Student Spotlight

The Virgilio Program is excited to share the outcomes of the Joint Core Course on Scientific Communication, held between January

National Institutes of Health Lab of Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine, Bethesda, USA Funded by Fondazione Giancarla Vollaro Tutor: Kevin Emmerich Lab

Beyond the structured research and conferences, what truly enriched my experience were the conversations

The Stroke and Vascular Dysfunctions Laboratory at the Mario Negri Institute in Milan investigates the mechanisms underlying stroke and vascular-related neurological disorders

This experience was more than just an educational opportunity: it was an immersion into the core of medical research. I engaged with projects that could transform our understanding and treatment of heart disease

During my lab rotation, I have learnt many useful research procedures spanning the entire process, i.e. from the biological specimen isolation to data analysis and results interpretation.

I had the opportunity to complete my first lab rotation at the “Centro di Eccellenza per la Diagnostica per Immagini del Sistema Nervoso Periferico” (CEDIS) within the Neuroradiology Department at PGXXIII Hospital

His postdoc project is on how low gravity – such as that occurring on the Moon or Mars – affects human locomotion

During my lab rotation, I had the invaluable opportunity to delve into the field of bioinformatics

My second lab rotation at the Stanford Synchrotron, SLAC, was incredibly fascinating and immersive