The course aims to develop a community of young researchers characterized by high autonomy, legitimate and innovative scientific ambitions, and the possession of advanced methodologies in various fields of biomedical research. The course intends to train researchers to acquire the theoretical and practical foundations necessary for conducting independent and innovative scientific activities in both basic and applied disciplines (in clinical and public health sectors) within the biomedical field, at both public and private institutions. These researchers must possess high scientific qualifications in the design and execution of research activities in cell biology (including histology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and proteomics), clinical practice in its various areas and dimensions, and public health and preventive medicine. They will acquire specific skills and abilities in the design of experimental and observational studies, evaluation of scientific projects and products, and the application of innovations and technologies in the biomedical field.

The PhD researchers trained by the Course must also be capable of integrating into the national and international scientific context through an education open to collaborative experiences, benefiting from interdisciplinary skills, and spending, as much as possible, training periods at Italian and foreign research institutions where they can learn advanced and innovative skills, abilities, and methodologies.

PhD students must also acquire linguistic proficiency in English, statistical-computational skills with advanced data processing techniques, communication skills in writing and presenting scientific results, favoring open science methods, and they must be trained in understanding and respecting the ethical principles and regulations governing both basic and applied research, in both human and laboratory settings.

The Course is divided into three curricula: Public Health; Translational Medicine; Cell Biology.

Scientific Topics

Information on the research lines for each curriculum and their respective tutors can be found on the Course website at this link .