Karine Sargsyan is skilled in interdisciplinary research, research policy, international research, research organisation-management policy, clinical research, and digitalization in life sciences, particularly in medicine. She moved to Armenia through the iGorts 2020 program of the Office of The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs. She provides scientific expertise and experience as a consultant to several sites (ACC - ILCEC: Oncology Research Vietnam, Qatar Biobank, German Space Agency, DDZ, etc.) and is focused on innovation, specifically in innovative technology.

The course presented the models and exercises of innovation management by demonstrating an understanding of the characteristics of innovative organizations. The participants came from different backgrounds and learned about the role of innovation for growth and wealth creation and innovative organizations' characteristics. They acquired a broad view of innovation, including disruptive innovation, open innovation, business models, innovation networks, and applied creativity models to assist the creative front end of innovation.

The trainees followed all covid precautions and chose to do the antigen rapid PCR test or wear a mask during the course.