The researcher Eli Slenders awarded ERC grant to develop new microscopes to detect the speed and position of biomolecules in cells
Among the 30 winning projects that will be carried out in Italy, one has been awarded to Eli Slenders from the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genoa
“Why fund frontier research? The role of journalism in answering a crucial question for society”
“Why fund frontier research? The role of journalism in answering a crucial question for society” is the title of the international event that the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) will host on September 5 at 10 a.m. in the Auditorium of its Genoa headquarters. The meeting will explore the relationship between frontier science and journalism, […]
IIT Center in Aosta gets a new name and prepares to become an international hub in genomics
The new name is Center for Clinical and Computational Genomics (C3G) and it will develop projects within a high-level national and international scientific network
From Italy, two new solutions for coral protection: a conductive biopaste and a natural healing patch
Innovative solutions for reef conservation emerge from the collaboration between the University of Milano-Bicocca, the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, and the Acquario di Genova
A new microscopy technique to capture the complexity of biological tissues
The research was conducted by the team led by Giuseppe Vicidomini, with funding from the European Research Council (ERC)
Two new health-focused Proof-of-Concept projects funded by the European Research Council
IIT ranks first in Italy for this type of grant, which supports the introduction of innovations to the market or society
IIT Researcher Laura Cancedda Elected New Member of the European Molecular Biology Organization – EMBO
EMBO is a prestigious international organization composed of over 2,000 leading researchers, including 92 Nobel Laureates, that promotes excellence in the life sciences
IIT revealed its new Center in Valle d’Aosta for precision medicine through genomics and artificial intelligence
Born from the 5000genomi@VdA project coordinated by IIT and supported by the Autonomous Region of Valle d’Aosta, the new Center joins IIT’s national network as the institute’s twelfth hub
IIT have showcased frontier health technologies at EXPO Osaka 2025
During the health week at EXPO, Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) organized a workshop focused on the technologies which are transforming healthcare also to address the challenges of a global aging population
IIT demonstrates that a humanoid robot can fly
Researchers in Italy achieved a first flight of iRonCub3, the unique jet-powered flying humanoid robot designed for real-world environments. The robot was able to lift off the floor by approximately 50 cm while maintaining its stability