Creativity and Innovation in Biomedical Sciences, a Non-formal Approach

It was organized a non-formal course with the objectives to increase the capacity to develop research projects, understanding and critical interpretation of scientific articles, changing their ideas into research projects, in order to fulfill the need of students to be involved in research. Together with students from Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Biology, we have developed projects regarding treatment of spinal trauma, innovative treatment of diabetes, decrease the postoperative scars, motherese. The diversity of subjects covered reflects the diverse interests of students and prove a great curiosity and an increased willingness to solve a major social problem.