The Future in Focus Precision Medicine Career Insight and Discovery Program is organized by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), the Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training (DCAT) of the RI-MUHC, and the TREMPLIN McGill-Affiliated Consortium, with support from the Precision Medicine Training Program Committee.

The program provides specialized learning and practical insights to help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows prepare for a wide variety of career paths, including roles in industry research and development (R&D), medical and scientific affairs, entrepreneurship, and healthcare. Participants will discover how they can make a meaningful impact in this rapidly growing sector of the life sciences.

Each year, a select cohort is admitted through a competitive review process.
The program consists of eight online modules, which include expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and case studies. These case studies focus on a fictional scenario to explore how precision medicine affects various disciplines.

Case 1: The Journey of a New Precision Medicine Drug to the Market

By Dr. Amélie Bourdiec, Alice Nam, Dr. Neera Sriskandarajah, and Dr. Patricia Tonin

This activity focuses on a fictional case that tracks the journey of a precision medicine drug from its discovery to its eventual market access. Participants will explore real-world roles, decisions, and challenges that arise during clinical trials, regulatory approval, and the process of data-driven innovation. 

Case 2: Perspectives from the Path to MedTech Innovation

By Dr. Emily Bell, Olivia Vaikla, and Zhengrui Chen

This activity follows the fictional journey of a medical device from its initial innovation to its commercialization. Participants will explore a wide range of roles within the innovation sector, including project management, venture capital analysis, medical writing, and technology transfer