Advanced Strategies on Writing and Figure Preparation for Scientific Publishing

Cluster

Communication Skills

Organizing and scientific committee

Organizer: Prof. Dr. Dmitri V. Krysko (Cell Death Invetigation and Therapy (CDIT) Laboratory, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University)

Organizing and scientific committee: Faye Naessens and Dr. Elena Catanzaro (Cell Death Invetigation and Therapy (CDIT) Laboratory, Department of Human Structure and Repair, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University)

Target audience

PhD students and post-doctoral associates with the University of Ghent. Open to Faculty members.

Teacher

Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Galluzzi (Cancer Signaling and Microenvironment Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA).

This course will be conducted by Professor Dr. Lorenzo Galluzzi, a highly cited scientist and Chief Editor of several prestigious international peer-reviewed journals. Professor Galluzzi is renowned for his significant contributions to the fields of cell death, autophagy, tumor metabolism, and tumor immunology.

Professor Galluzzi's extensive publication record in top-tier journals such as Nature and Science, along with his repeated recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher across multiple disciplines, highlights his exceptional expertise and leadership in scientific research. His insights and experience will provide invaluable guidance to doctoral students on the nuances of scientific writing and figure preparation, essential skills for successful academic publishing.

This course represents a unique opportunity to engage PhD students, postdocs and scientists with Professor Galluzzi offering attendees of the course a direct access to his vast knowledge and editorial experience.

Abstract

This course is designed to equip researchers with the skills necessary to create compelling scientific figures and write effectively for high-impact journals. Participants will learn advanced techniques for visualizing experimental setups and data, ensuring clarity and precision in their figures. The course will also cover essential principles of scientific writing, including structure, style, and clarity, tailored to meet the standards of top-tier journals, and how to handle the editorial process.

Objectives

- Master in creating scientific figures and data visualization according to the guidelines of high-impact journals

- Develop efficient writing skills to produce high-quality articles within a short timeframe

- Streamline the figures with the manuscript content and increase the readability of the manuscript leading to an increased acceptance rate in high-impact journals

- Understand journal requirements

- Improve the quality of the submitted manuscripts of PhD students

- Understand the editorial process in all its components

Dates and venue

10 March 2025

10:30 - 15:30

Leslokaal 3.3 (Campus UZ Gent, K3)

Programme

Please find the programme here.

Registration

Follow this link for the registration and waiting list. Your registration will be confirmed by separate e-mail (outlook invite).
Cancellation of your registration can only be performed by sending an email to doctoralschools@ugent.be.
The no show policy applies.

Registration fee

Free of charge for Doctoral School members.

Number of participants

Language

English

Evaluation method

After successful participation, the Doctoral School Office will add this course to your curriculum of the Doctoral Training Programme in Oasis. Please note that this can take up to one to two months after completion of the course.