MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
About the Mentorship program
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 Directors
Why join the mentorship program?
1-on-1 Guidance
Direct mentorship from leading international precision medicine experts.Global Network
Connect with peers and institutions across 50+ countries worldwide.Career Growth
Accelerate career outputs, grant applications, and publication success.
Program directors
Mentorship program structure & opportunities
Accelerate your career and expand your research network. Our 6-month mentorship initiative offers structured guidance, global visibility, and unique opportunities for international mobility.
Commitment
1-hour virtual meeting every 30-45 days.Progress
A final report must be submitted at the end of the program.
Opportunities
Mentees may apply for an STSM to mentor’s institution upon completion of the program.
Conferences
Mentees can submit an abstract to present their scientific work at the CCF Annual Conference Poster Session.
Unlike many other programs, this mentorship initiative strives for global connection, linking renowned experts and promising young researchers without regard for institutional, national, or even continental boundaries. Learn more here.
Previous Calls
You can find more information on past editions and a list of mentors here:
Impactful Successes
It was extremely fruitful, as my mentor brought a different perspective to my research results and highlighted aspects I might otherwise have missed.
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Dr. Antonella Cammarota Medical Oncologist and PhD Candidate Humanitas Research Hospital, Italy |
My mentor’s support and the open discussions we had made a meaningful difference at a critical moment in my career.
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Dr. Angela Ammirabile Radiologist and Research Fellow Mayo Clinic, USA |
The truly bidirectional nature of mentorship, connecting different expertise, cultures, and clinical realities can generate new ideas.
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Prof. Chiara Raggi Associate Professor University of Florence, Italy |
The mentorship evolved naturally into an ongoing scientific collaboration, which has been a wonderful outcome.
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Dr. Ghada Nouairia Computational Oncologist Karolinska Institutet, Sweden |
It has been a valuable opportunity to broaden my scientific perspective, refine my research goals, and build meaningful international connections.
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Erdem Kolemen Medical Oncology Trainee University |
The program helped me grow in many ways: it gave me greater visibility, opened doors to grants and networking, and strengthened my research skills.
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Dr. Yash Singh-Wolkenhauer Assistant Professor of Radiology Mayo Clinic, USA |
Mentorship Program Alumni
This collaboration explored new perspectives in biliary tract cancer research, bringing together liver genomics, biomarker development, AI, and omics-driven precision medicine.
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Dr. Colm O’Rourke Associate Professor of Liver Genomics University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
Dr. Ghada Nouairia Computational Oncologist Karolinska Institutet, Sweden |
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This collaboration explored liver cancer and cholangiocarcinoma, focusing on cancer stem cell biology, metabolic mechanisms, and organoid-based research.
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Prof. Chiara Raggi Associate Professor University of Florence, Italy |
Dr. Estanislao Peixoto Senior Scientist University of Minnesota, USA |
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This collaboration explored cholangiocarcinoma biology and treatment, focusing on genomic determinants, immune biomarkers, and translational research.
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Dr. Daniela Sia Associate Professor Icahn School of Medicine, USA |
Dr. Antonella Cammarota Medical Oncologist and PhD Candidate Humanitas Research Hospital, Italy |
This collaboration explored personalized models for cholangiocarcinoma, focusing on tumor–stroma–immune interactions, 3D assembloids, and drug screening to advance translational research.
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Dr. Silvia Affò Group Leader IDIBAPS, Spain |
Dr. Michele Zanoni Postdoctoral Researcher IRCCS Dino Amadori, Italy |
This collaboration explored the role of AI in liver and biliary tract cancers, focusing on its clinical implementation, medical imaging, and potential to improve cancer detection and patient care.
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Dr. Jesper B Andersen University of Copenhagen |
Dr. Yashbir Singh Assistant Professor of Radiology Mayo Clinic, USA |
This collaboration focused on early-onset biliary tract cancers, using a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine emerging evidence and better understand trends in this increasingly important area of BTC research.
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Dr. Mohamed Bouattour Medical Doctor Beaujon University Hospital, France |
Dr. Erman Akkus Medical Doctor Ankara University Faculty of Medicine |
This collaboration focused on pancreatobiliary cancers, providing expert guidance on clinical research, consensus development, and future research projects.
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Dr. James Cleary Medical Oncologist Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, USA |
Dr. Ana Landa Magdalena Medical Oncologist Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Spain |
This collaboration explored cholangiocarcinoma research, combining epidemiological and multi-omics approaches to investigate disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.
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Dr. Jill Koshiol Senior Investigator NIH, USA |
Dr. Yuewan Luo Postdoctoral Researcher University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
Program gallery & alumni activities
While the Precision-BTC Mentorship Programme is designed as an accessible, online-first initiative, we actively foster real-world connections.
From certificate ceremonies honoring our mentors and mentees to spontaneous reunions at international conferences, like our latest gathering in Mallorca, our global network thrives both virtually and in person.