Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine

In recent years, thanks to the introduction of new technologies, we have witnessed an impressive expansion of scientific breakthroughs in biomedical sciences. Achievements in basic science pose the challenge of bringing their innovative potential into the clinical arena for the benefit of patients. With some exceptions, this process is long and complex. Translational medicine starts with a relevant clinical question posed to scientists in the laboratory or an insight from basic research, which share the goal of bringing effective diagnostic and therapeutic results to the clinic. Therefore, researchers should have appropriate knowledge and methodological skills; an attempt is also necessary to eliminate communication gaps between scientists and clinicians.

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Educational goals

The PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine targets at graduates from various backgrounds who are strongly motivated to tackle advanced experimental research topics in the preclinical or clinical biomedical field.

The Course's fundamental aims are:
I) a multidisciplinary cultural approach to training in the biomedical sciences
II) the purpose to promote the ability to integrate preclinical and clinical research

The overall objectives are to produce new knowledge on the pathophysiology of diseases, to identify biomarkers useful for diagnosis and targets for the development of innovative drugs, and to promote their transfer to the medical sciences.

The PhD Programme is divided into three curricula: Neuroscience; Immunology and Oncology; Pharmacology and Microbiology. Despite their specificity, the curricula are strongly integrated with each other.