Innovation and the future of precision medicine
On 13 February 2026, at the headquarters of the National Research Council (CNR), in the G. Marconi Library Hall, the presentation event of the National PhD Programme in Science and Technology for Advanced Therapies (STAT) will take place.The PhD programme is promoted by the IUSS Pavia – University School for Advanced Studies, in collaboration with Fondazione Telethon, the University of Pavia, and Fondazione CNAO. The event, lasting approximately two hours and starting at 11:00 a.m., is addressed to the academic and research community as well as to institutional, scientific and industrial stakeholders interested in contributing to the development of the PhD programme.
The National PhD Programme STAT is supported by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and is based on a structured network of universities, research institutions and national and international partners, ensuring a high-quality scientific and technological training environment.
Partner Institutions
Universities and Schools
- IUSS Pavia – University School for Advanced Studies (coordinating institution)
- University of Pavia
- University of Turin
- University of Trento
- University of Eastern Piedmont
Research Institutions and Foundations
- National Research Council (CNR)
- Fondazione CNAO
- Fondazione Telethon
Industrial and International Partners
- Philochem AG (Otelfingen, Switzerland)
- Philogen S.p.A. (Siena, Italy)
- Boston Children’s Hospital
The Training Programme and Curricula
The PhD-STAT offers a multidisciplinary and flexible training programme, structured into three curricula, designed to address the major scientific and technological challenges in the field of advanced therapies:
Hadron Therapy and Advanced Biophysical Therapies
This curriculum focuses on advanced physical technologies applied to medicine, with particular emphasis on hadron therapy and next-generation non-pharmacological therapies. Students will acquire expertise in the design of innovative therapeutic devices, biomedical engineering, and risk analysis related to biomedical technologies.
Gene and Cell Therapies
This curriculum is dedicated to the design, development and clinical application of innovative gene- and cell-based therapies. It provides advanced training in genetics, molecular biology and precision medicine, with a focus on state-of-the-art genetic manipulation techniques.
Biomolecular and Biotechnological Sciences
This curriculum integrates key disciplines such as structural biology, bioinorganic and pharmaceutical chemistry, biocatalysis, molecular microbiology, neuropharmacology and molecular haematology. It is strongly oriented towards experimental laboratory research and the development of innovative methodologies for human health.
All curricula are designed to train researchers capable of operating in highly interdisciplinary contexts, fostering a shared scientific language across medicine, biology, engineering, physics and social sciences, including economics, law and ethics of technology. The programme adopts an integrated approach combining basic research, technological development and clinical application.
Event Programme
13 February 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
National Research Council (CNR)
Piazzale Aldo Moro 7, Rome – 00185
Institutional Greetings
11:00 – 11:20
- Andrea Lenzi (President, CNR)
- Mario Martina (Rector, IUSS)
- Riccardo Pietrabissa (IUSS)
Presentation of the PhD Programme
11:20 – 11:45
- Annalisa Bonfiglio (IUSS, PhD Coordinator)
- Raffaella Di Micco (IUSS)
- Federico Forneris (University of Pavia)
Case Studies
11:45 – 12:20
- Luigi Naldini (Fondazione Telethon)
- Salvatore Rossi o(Fondazione CNAO)
- Dario Neri (Philochem)
- Marco Foiani (CNR)
Round Table
12:20 – 12:50
Moderated by Riccardo Pietrabissa (IUSS)
Conclusions and Final Remarks
The initiative aims to foster dialogue between institutions, research and innovation, offering a comprehensive overview of a PhD programme designed to train highly qualified professionals capable of operating in complex scientific and technological environments.
The National PhD Programme STAT is supported by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) and benefits from the contribution of a broad network of academic institutions, research centres and national and international partners.