Discipline
Biomedical Sciences, Medical oncology
Biomedical Sciences, Medical oncology
Programme mentors
Leonor Matos, MD, Pedro Saint-Maurice, PhD
Leonor Matos, MD, Pedro Saint-Maurice, PhD
Duration
3 - 6 months
3 - 6 months
Type
Visiting Observership
Visiting Observership
Language requirements
Intermediate to Advanced level of English
Intermediate to Advanced level of English
Programme description
The Physical Activity & Quality of Life (PA & QoL) Lab is one of the research streams included in the Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) at the Champalimaud Breast Unit. The PA & QoL lab conducts actionable research to enhance clinical and survivorship outcomes through physical activity, with a focus on improving cancer patients’ quality of life. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn about: 1) evidence-based exercise programs to optimize cancer treatment outcomes, 2) the role of physical activity and sleep in cancer etiology and their impact on survivorship, and 3) wearable-based metrics (e.g., smartwatch data) to monitor and predict cancer prognosis risk in patients.
