Helena Montuoro is a Research Associate I at the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), University of Miami, where she works on research focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D). She earned her M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano (Biomechanics and Biomaterials) and completed her master’s thesis at the DRI in...
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Calling all innovators and experts to help fix the critical shortage of pediatric medical devices
The FNIH is inviting concept proposals for pilot demonstration projects that advance the development of pediatric medical devices under the Pediatric Medical Devices Public-Private Partnership (PMD-PPP). This RFI seeks innovative ideas that can help address unmet needs in pediatric care and accelerate translation from concept to impact. We welcome responses...
Highlights from the 2nd Conference “Future Trends in Translational Medicine”
Turning scientific discoveries into real-world therapies was the focus of the second international conference “Future Trends in Translational Medicine – From Molecules to Therapies,” held at the Complesso Universitario di San Giovanni a Teduccio in Naples on 30 -31 October 2025. Organised by Human Technopole together with its Centre for...
Confindustria and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Partner to Train Diplomats on Made in Italy
Protocol signed in Milan to strengthen the economic and trade skills of Italy’s diplomatic corps Confindustria (The General Confederation of Italian Industry) and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the Italian Conference on Export and Business Internationalization, launching...
Space and the UN, Italy in the spotlight: The Valente era at COPUOS approaches
In January 2026, Teodoro Valente will assume the presidency of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), a role he will hold for the 2026–2027 term. His appointment, made in 2024 at the proposal of the Western European and Others Group (WEOG), marks a significant...
Italy’s New Era of Intelligent Humanoids: When Robots Start Walking Like Us
Generative Bionics was born out of more than twenty years of work at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa and marks a new chapter in the development of humanoid robots designed to operate safely and efficiently alongside humans. The company brings together a multidisciplinary team with expertise developed...
Fausto Bianchi takes the helm of Confindustria’s Small Industry Division: The story of a forward-looking entrepreneur
Confindustria’s Piccola Industria has a new president: Fausto Bianchi. Born in 1976 and a second-generation entrepreneur from Latina, Bianchi brings with him a wealth of experience, a broad and modern vision, and a deep connection to Italy’s entrepreneurial fabric. Owner of the Bianchi Assicurazioni Group, husband and father of two,...
Strengthening Connections Between Italy and the United States: A Strategic Visit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
The Miami Scientific Italian Community is pleased to announce the recent visit of its President, Dr. Fabio De Furia, to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Research Park, accompanied by Dr. Riccardo Bevilacqua, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Professor of Aerospace Engineering at ERAU. The visit highlighted the pivotal role...
Italian SMEs take center stage at PMI Day in the USA: this year’s theme is “Choosing”
Welcome to the 2025 USA Edition of PMI DAY – Italian Small and Medium Enterprises Day. We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2025 USA edition of PMI DAY, the annual celebration of Italian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) organized by Piccola Industria of Confindustria, the General Confederation of...
Ricerca e innovazione in Italia: presentata al CNR la quinta edizione della Relazione nazionale
Alla sede centrale del Consiglio nazionale delle ricerche (CNR) è stata presentata la quinta edizione della “Relazione sulla ricerca e l’innovazione in Italia. Analisi e dati di politica della scienza e della tecnologia”, il documento che offre un quadro aggiornato e approfondito sullo stato della ricerca scientifica e dell’innovazione tecnologica...