Young scientists
The VPH community thrives on the active involvement of early-career researchers. To support their growth, foster collaboration, and strengthen engagement in in silico medicine, VPH offers dedicated activities developer in collaboration with the Young Scientists Committee.
Activities for students
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Webinars and Workshops
Training events on key topics in the in silico medicine domain, featuring both academy and industry experts. These sessions provide opportunities to explore cutting-edge innovation and engage directly with professionals and senior researchers.
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Mentoring and Career Support
Mentoring activities connect young researchers with experienced professionals in the field to receive guidance on academic and industry careers, scientific publishing, and transferable skills development.
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VPH Summer School
The committee contributes to the organisation of the VPH Summer School, an annual event offering theoretical lessons, hands-on training, and networking opportunities for young scientists interested in applying computational models in healthcare.
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Networking and collaboration
VPH facilitates interactions among young scientists through initiatives that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, experience sharing, and the creation of new synergies within our community.
Webinars and Workshops
Training events on key topics in the in silico medicine domain, featuring both academy and industry experts. These sessions provide opportunities to explore cutting-edge innovation and engage directly with professionals and senior researchers.
Mentoring and Career Support
Mentoring activities connect young researchers with experienced professionals in the field to receive guidance on academic and industry careers, scientific publishing, and transferable skills development.
VPH Summer School
The committee contributes to the organisation of the VPH Summer School, an annual event offering theoretical lessons, hands-on training, and networking opportunities for young scientists interested in applying computational models in healthcare.
Networking and collaboration
VPH facilitates interactions among young scientists through initiatives that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, experience sharing, and the creation of new synergies within our community.
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Young Scientists Committee
The Young Scientists Committee (YSC) represents the broader community of early-career researchers within VPH. Its activities aim to support the next generation of scientists in their professional development through awards, mentoring, leadership opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and mobility, while fostering a strong, connected, and engaged community across VPH.
Discover moreVPH Summer School
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World-Class lecturers
Learn from leading experts in computational medicine, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence.
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Hands-On training
Engage in interactive workshops and practical sessions focused on in silico technologies and applications.
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Networking opportunities
Connect with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and academic leaders in the field.
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Integrative approach
Gain insights into the integration of computational modeling with clinical practice and biomedical research.
World-Class lecturers
Learn from leading experts in computational medicine, biomedical engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Hands-On training
Engage in interactive workshops and practical sessions focused on in silico technologies and applications.
Networking opportunities
Connect with fellow researchers, industry professionals, and academic leaders in the field.
Integrative approach
Gain insights into the integration of computational modeling with clinical practice and biomedical research.
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Summer School 2027
The 9th VPH Summer School will take place in Bertinoro, Italy, from 31 May to 4 June, 2027
Previous Editions
Below is a list of past VPH Summer Schools:
- 2025 Integrative Medicine, June 2-6
- 2023 Models interoperability and reuse, June 5-9
- 2022 Highly Multifactorial Disorders, May 23-27
- 2021 Tackling Complexity in Health & Medicine, June 7-11
- 2019 Machine learning and mechanistic modelling, June 10-14
- 2018 Data integration, model verification and validation, June 18-22
- 2017 Flow phenomena in Biomedicine, May 22-26
- 2016 Modelling and Simulations from Pathophysiology to Applications, May 30 – June 3
Awards We believe in recognising and supporting exceptional contributions to the field of in silico medicine.
Our awards are exclusively reserved for VPH members and celebrate the achievements of young scientists and researchers, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and growth within the community.
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Best Thesis
Awarded annually to the best PhD thesis in the field of in silico medicine defended during the previous year.
- Prize: 1000€, certificate, and the opportunity to present your thesis at a VPH event.
- Eligibility: Open to VPH members.
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Travel Voucher
Supports young scientists with travel and accommodation costs to attend the VPH Summer School or Conference.
- Prize: 500€ for financial support.
- Eligibility: Open to student members registering to the VPH Summer School or student members with an accepted oral presentation at the VPH Conference.
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Best Presentation
Recognises outstanding research presented by a student member at the VPH Conference.
- Prize: 500€, certificate, and recognition during the conference closing ceremony.
- Eligibility: Open to student members presenting at the VPH Conference.
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Best Poster
Acknowledges the best poster presentation at the VPH Conference.
- Prize: 350€, certificate, and recognition during the conference closing ceremony.
- Eligibility: Open to all VPH student members presenting posters at the VPH Conference.
History of winners
We believe in recognising and supporting exceptional contributions to the field of in silico medicine.
Our awards are exclusively reserved for VPH members and celebrate the achievements of young scientists and researchers, encouraging innovation, collaboration, and growth within the community.
Best Thesis
Awarded annually to the best PhD thesis in the field of in silico medicine defended during the previous year.
- Prize: 1000€, certificate, and the opportunity to present your thesis at a VPH event.
- Eligibility: Open to VPH members.
Travel Voucher
Supports young scientists with travel and accommodation costs to attend the VPH Summer School or Conference.
- Prize: 500€ for financial support.
- Eligibility: Open to student members registering to the VPH Summer School or student members with an accepted oral presentation at the VPH Conference.
Best Presentation
Recognises outstanding research presented by a student member at the VPH Conference.
- Prize: 500€, certificate, and recognition during the conference closing ceremony.
- Eligibility: Open to student members presenting at the VPH Conference.
Best Poster
Acknowledges the best poster presentation at the VPH Conference.
- Prize: 350€, certificate, and recognition during the conference closing ceremony.
- Eligibility: Open to all VPH student members presenting posters at the VPH Conference.
