Dr. Giulio Palummieri is a Research Associate at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), University of Miami. His research focuses on the development of innovative combinations of DIANAs (Drug-Integrating Amphiphilic Nanomaterial Assemblies) and mesenchymal stem cells, with the goal of improving immunomodulatory approaches in pancreatic islet transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes...
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An International Framework to Turn Innovation into Impact
by Alessia Fornoni, Assistant Dean for Research Training and Development, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Director of the Peggy and Harold Katz Family Drug Discovery Center. In a global landscape marked by rapid economic, technological, and social transformations, the ability to understand and anticipate change is a strategic...
Thales Alenia Space signs a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to develop the first human outpost on the lunar surface
Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development of critical enabling technologies, of the pressurized Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module for the lunar surface. Planned for launch from NASA’s...
Call for Applications: Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Systems Medicine
Are you passionate about science and ready to take the next step in your research journey? Human Technopole is offering up to 9 fully funded PhD scholarships through the highly regarded SEMM PhD Program in Systems Medicine. This is a unique opportunity to join an international community of early-career researchers...
Academic Opportunities at LUISS – Open Rank Faculty Positions
Luiss University invites outstanding scholars to express their interest in the following key areas: Full Professorships Angelini Industries Chair in Strategic Innovation Criminal Law Private Law Associate/Full Professorships Accounting Entrepreneurship General and Strategic Management History of Political Thought Management (Luiss Business School, MBA Leadership Role) Marketing Public Management Supply Chain...
From Neurons to Silicon: Spiker+ Hardware Mimics the Brain at Politecnico di Torino
From the human nervous system to a programmable chip – that’s the inspiration behind Spiker+, a project developed at Politecnico di Torino that transforms “spiking” neural networks – modeled after biological neurons – into highly efficient hardware accelerators, with the potential to revolutionize artificial intelligence. The project was developed by...
Miami for Italy: When Science Abroad Becomes Industrial Policy
By Professor Massimiliano Galeazzi, Chair of the Department of Physics, University of Miami In today’s global landscape, marked by increasing competition in research, technology, and talent acquisition, Italy must adopt structured strategies to fully leverage its scientific and technological expertise – even when such excellence develops outside national borders. Within...
Circular economy, technical standards for industrial symbiosis
ENEA has published a volume designed to assist companies and organizations implement industrial symbiosis, a process in which companies exchange by-products and waste, turning one company’s waste into another’s raw material. The volume was created as part of the SUN (Symbiosis Users Network), the first Italian network for industrial symbiosis...
Governor DeSantis’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Makes Strategic Investments to Keep Florida Moving
FDOT’s 5-year work program invests $13.7 billion in the future of Florida’s transportation network TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, which included strategic transportation investments totaling $15.1 billion. These investments enable the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to deliver projects that...
ACN-ASI: Cyber Collaboration Launched in the Space and Aerospace Sector
Training, Information Sharing, and Communication Campaigns Among Key Topics Discussed Stronger coordination and joint cybersecurity initiatives were the main topics of today’s meeting between Bruno Frattasi, Director General of ACN (Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency), and Teodoro Valente, President of the Italian Space Agency (ASI), held at ACN’s headquarters. The dialogue...