2nd IRMED Summer School
24-28 June 2012, Queen Mary, University of London Take different cultures and scientific backgrounds, add a strong professional network, many experts and a warm and sunny week of summer in London, mix all together, bake in a oven called Queen Mary University for three days and you will “taste” an amazing experience that frames knowledge achievements, professional growth opportunities, networking and the chance to make new friends. This is the kind of event you feel slipping by really fast but when you stop and think about it, you realise a lot has been done and achieved during this summer school: . Everyone gained new, learnt how to deal with social dynamics that can occur during the project fulfilment amd had the chance to build collaborations and exchange useful ideas. From the 24th to the 27th June IRMED researchers met in London at Queen Mary, University of London to take part in the 2nd IRMED summer school organized by the project co-ordinator, Dr. Marina Resmini. Also present were researchers from another Marie Curie Network, NANODRUG, coming from Cranfield University (UK), Innsbruck University (Austria), Coimbra University (Portugal), Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium), Sanofi Aventis (France) and MJR PharmJet (Germany). A total of 22 participants attended the summer school. The program of the Summer School was based on lectures and practical training as well as workshops on transferable skills. There was also a lot of time for researchers to discuss their research project and how to contribute to the IRMED deliverables and milestones. Following the Summer School, IRMED Fellows had the opportunity to present their results at the 1st NANODRUG International Scientific Meeting that took place on 28th and 29 June 2012 at Queen Mary, University of London. All the participants went back to countries enriched with new scientific knowledge, ideas and motivations, but also with new friendships and collaborations. They were all very thankful to Dr. Resmini for the efforts she put in organising a very intense and productive IRMED Summer School.