The X-Net Training Network

X-Net is a training network at the interface between computational and mathematical sciences and biomedical research. ​
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The X-Net Training Network

X-Net connects cross-disciplinary researchers at different career stages and reveals career opportunities to STEM researchers.
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The X-Net Training Network

X-Net seeks to address the national demand for quantitative biomedical researchers to drive biomedicine into the big data era. ​
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The X-Net Training Network

Our project is designed to span across different research centres in UK and to involve industry and patients and the public.​
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X-Net Survey

If you are an interdisciplinarian working in Biomedicine, please, take part in our anonymous survey. It will take 10 min of your time. Very valuable time which can help others to overcome many obstacles. Thank you!!
https://edinburgh.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/x-net-survey-overcoming-barriers-to-interdisciplinarity
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Opportunity

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There is increased awareness, globally, that the old educational structures are failing to serve the needs of a constantly evolving world. Cross-disciplinarity is imperative and it is changing rapidly, driven by increasing demands for solutions to society's most complex scientific problems.

Objectives

Network of people
The X-Net initiative actively forges links among disparate research communities and activities, adding value to the MRC portfolio, by bringing together quantitatively trained scientists, mathematically minded biomedical researchers and data scientists. ​
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National Network
Establish a national network by leveraging MRC Unit researchers’ experience of crossing disciplines. Extend this network and establish peer-mentoring activities.​

Workshops and Training
Promote and deliver a series of workshops for STEM scientists who are prospective cross-disciplinary researchers, showcasing existing cross-disciplinary research and careers. Establish training standards, curricula, required competencies and best practices.​

Roadmap
Draw up a roadmap for interdisciplinary research careers by gathering data from the network on career success stories and pitfalls.​
Consult and involve industry, patients and the public.

Share Your Experience

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If you are a cross-disciplinarian researcher in the field of biomedicine, we encourage you to share your experience with our network. Your knowledge will help other scientists to overcome potential barriers to their research. ​
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Making the Leap

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If you don’t sometimes step out of your narrowly-defined field, you might never discover a new path. X-Net will provide you with tools to navigate any potential challenges of pursuing cross-disciplinary research.