Leading Excellence in Biomedical Research: A Leadership Development Program

Fondazione Guido Bernardini designed a specific three days leadership workshop addressed to facility managers.

This intensive, 3-day program is custom-built for current and aspiring leaders within biomedical research and laboratory animal facilities. Bringing together world-class leadership experts, academic pioneers, and global industry executives, the workshop bridges the gap between core leadership theory and the unique, real-world pressures of managing knowledge-based research environments.

Through interactive keynotes, peer networking, and hands-on master case studies, you will leave with a personalized, actionable leadership development plan to drive excellence in your home institution.

Course details:

From:	01/03/2027
To:	03/03/2027
Language:	English
Location:	Buguggiate, Varese
Target audience:	Current & aspiring leaders, facility directors, senior operations managers, and academic leads in the biomedical sector.
Contents:	THE CORE VALUE of this programme: 100% Sector-Specific: Designed exclusively for the unique operational, ethical, and regulatory challenges of biomedical and animal research environments. 7 Global Experts, 1 Room: Learn directly from leadership pioneers spanning top-tier academic institutions and global pharma giants. Interactive Learning: Dive into 7 real-world case studies—from crisis management to multi-site harmonization. The "Perfect Storm" Workshop: Participate in an immersive, collaborative master case study to build and test your strategic response frameworks. Your Action Plan: Build a personalized leadership development and mentorship blueprint to bring back to your home institution. COURSE DIRECTOR: Dr. Maria Kamper (University of Manchester) EXPERT FACULTY SPEAKERS Paul Evans – Associate Professor in Leadership Development Jann Hau – Professor, University of Copenhagen Jan Bas – Professor, University of Leiden (ex-Director, Francis Crick) James Bussell – Director Animal Facilities, Oxford Aurelie Thomas – Executive Director, AstraZeneca Dewi Rowlands – Director, The University of Hong Kong Maria Kamper – Strategic Director Biological Services Facility, University of Manchester
Selection of the participants:	Please, read carefully the selection steps and deadlines: 1) If you are interested to apply to the workshop, please fill this form: https://forms.gle/jmQhYPBDoJWo7NcE7 2) We will notify you of the selection results via email once we have reviewed your questionnaire. 2) Applications will close on November 20, 2026. Please note that the selection process will close early if the maximum number of participants is reached. The registration will be open as soon as the minimum number of participants is reached and the course is confirmed. Earlybird registration deadline is December 15, 2026.
Registration fee:	Earlybird registration: 750 euro + VAT if applicable within December 15, 2026 Full registration: 950 euro euro + VAT if applicable
Registration includes:	Registration includes: Participation in the scientific program Coffee breaks Lunches during the meeting Transfers from Varese to Buguggiate A/R Welcome reception on March 1st, 2027 Training course material Training Course Certificate Registration doesn't include: Accomodation (a list of hotel in Varese will be provided) Transfers from/to the airport (Malpensa is the closest airport) Social Dinner on March 2nd
Contact:	For further information, please contact: secretary@fondazioneguidobernardini.org
Flyer:	Here the preliminary programme

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