The 2025-26 Precision-BTC-Network, ENS-CCA and ICRN collaborative mentorship initiative is a virtual mentoring program aimed at supporting and guiding junior researchers in their career and scientific development, pairing them with experienced mentors from the ICRN and Precision-BTC networks.

This joint program is a great opportunity for junior researchers to receive guidance from experienced physician-scientists who share a passion for biliary tract cancer research

Program Director

Chiara Gabbi

Rocío I.R. Macías

Mentorship program features:

• Duration: 6-month virtual mentoring
• Focus: Career development and professional choices; biliary tract cancer research
• Commitment: 1-hour virtual meeting every 30-45 days
• Progress Reporting: A mid-term report must be submitted to the Program Administrator
• Opportunities: Mentees may apply for the COST Short-Term Scientific Mission to visit their mentor’s institution, provided they meet the eligibility criteria
• Conference Participation: Mentees can submit an abstract to present their scientific work, if applicable, at the Precision-BTC Network Annual Conference and the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation Annual Conference poster session

You can find more information on this program and requirement here.