A Unique Opportunity to Shape the Future of Medicine. The National PhD in Science and Technology for Advanced Therapies (STAT) offers a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary training path designed to develop researchers and professionals capable of integrating basic research, technological development, and clinical application. In an era of rapid technological advances in medicine, this program addresses the growing need for experts with interdisciplinary skills.
Excellence in Collaboration for Comprehensive Training. Born from the synergy between the IUSS School for Advanced Studies Pavia, Fondazione Telethon, the University of Pavia, and Fondazione CNAO, the PhD-STAT creates a stimulating environment to tackle the challenges of advanced therapies.
Join us and contribute to scientific progress and the development of next-generation biotechnological and biomedical solutions!
A Rich and Flexible Training Path.
Specialized training and cross-disciplinary skills. In addition to field-specific training, the PhD-STAT program offers interdisciplinary modules on risk assessment, regulation, ethical implications of advanced medical technologies, and technology transfer processes.
Personalized learning journey. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the expertise available across participating Italian universities and research centers, working in interdisciplinary teams on current and impactful topics. You’ll be able to tailor your study plan based on your interests and learn to tackle problems from different perspectives.
Multidisciplinary events and networking opportunities. The program includes multidisciplinary events, seasonal schools, workshops, and specialized seminars aimed at broadening your knowledge and engaging with experts in the field.
Unique Infrastructures and Opportunities.
Access to cutting-edge laboratories. Doctoral candidates will have access to advanced laboratories at partner institutions and collaborating companies.
Internships and industrial collaborations. The program facilitates internships and industrial partnerships, opening doors to the job market.
International mobility. Through collaborations with international research institutes and exchange programs, you will be able to enrich your experience with periods of international mobility.
Career Opportunities and Impact.
A future full of possibilities. The PhD in Science and Technology for Advanced Therapies prepares you for a wide range of career paths in hadron therapy, gene therapy, biotechnology, and biomedical engineering for human health. Graduates can pursue roles in radiotherapy centers, biomedical research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, regulatory agencies, and universities.
Contribute to the advancement of medicine. The cross-disciplinary skills developed during the PhD will make you a versatile candidate, ready to contribute to technological and biomedical innovation projects with high impact potential on human health.
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Useful Information
Program duration: 3 years
Language: English (for MU and CU events and most FD modules). The thesis may be written in either English or Italian.
In collaboration with: Fondazione Telethon, University of Pavia, Fondazione CNAO, and several other nationally and internationally recognized institutions and companies.
For more infos: phd-stat@iusspavia.it
Choose Your Area of Specialization and Immerse Yourself in Cutting-Edge Scientific Challenges:
Hadron Therapy and Advanced Physical Therapies: Explore the frontiers of advanced technologies applied to medicine, with a focus on hadron therapy and next-generation non-pharmacological, physical therapies for biomedicine. Gain expertise in the design of innovative therapeutic devices, biomedical engineering, and risk assessment associated with biomedical technologies.
Gene and Cell Therapies: Become an expert in the design, development, and clinical application of groundbreaking therapies based on genetic technologies. Deepen your knowledge in genetics, molecular biology, and precision medicine, while acquiring advanced skills in gene-editing techniques.
Biomolecular and Biotechnological Sciences: Integrate key disciplines such as structural biology, bioinorganic and pharmaceutical chemistry, biocatalysis, molecular microbiology, neuropharmacology, and molecular hematology. Focus on experimental laboratory research to develop innovative methodologies for human health.
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Tackle Complex Challenges
Our curricula are designed to train researchers capable of operating in highly interdisciplinary environments, fostering a shared language among experts in medicine, biology, engineering, physics, and social sciences such as economics, law, and technology ethics.