3-year international PhD Programme in Data Science in Medicine and Nutrition (DASMEN)– Humanitas University, Milan

The DASMEN (Data Science in Medicine and Nutrition) PhD Programme addresses challenges in the life sciences field and in the scientific and clinical research training field. The PhD has an international dimension because of its structure, the course is held in English, for enrolled non-Italian PhD students and for the involvement of foreign teachers. Part of the training activities are carried out within European projects.

The PhD takes up the challenge of recent years to analyze a large amount of data (big data) in a systematic way by means of effective algorithms, in order to find common elements, in an attempt to predict the clinical response from the view point of medicine and precision nutrition. The PhD offers specific training on enabling technologies, such as homics, bioinformatics, imaging, sequencing and flow cytometry. The training is enriched by seminars held by foreign lecturers (Visiting Professor, Guest Lecturer). The course provides a stimulating environment through the organization of Journal clubs, informal exchanges between disciplines, encouragement of researcher independence and training abroad.

Available positions and topics

6 positions available. Additional places and/or scholarships may become available based on external funding.

Proposed research topics are listed here; click on the project title to read about it.

Find out more about the Academic Board.

Admission Requirements

Applicants wishing to enrol on the PhD course in Data Science in Medicine and Nutrition (DASMEN) must either have a “laurea magistrale” awarded in accordance with D.M. 270/2004 or equivalent qualification awarded by a foreign university (usually referred to as a Master’s Degree).

Please consult the official call for applicants for detailed further information.

How to Apply

• Registration or access with your LOGINMIUR credentials
• Application form submission
• Payment of the application contribution set at 30€

Further details about the application procedure will be reported in the official call for applicants.