The Future of Science Takes Center Stage at the 2025 Graduation Day in Trieste

Trieste, July 14, 2025 – As one of Italy’s top figures in biomedical research, Prof. Rosario Rizzuto is welcomed to the stage as the University of Trieste hosts its 2025 Graduation Day celebration for new PhD graduates.

President of the National Center and former rector of the University of Padua, Prof. Rizzuto, delivers the keynote lecture titled “RNA and Gene Therapy: New Technologies for Personalized Medicine.” Guiding the audience through the scientific revolution transforming medicine, the lecture emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate the transition from research to clinical practice.

Exploring the challenges and opportunities of RNA technologies and gene therapy, the speech sends a strong call to action for academia, industry, and policymakers—that investing in research and innovation is crucial to developing cutting-edge and accessible pharmaceutical platforms.

Hosted by journalist Marinella Chirico, the evening also features the official proclamation of 170 new PhD graduates—the highest number in the university’s history. These graduates come from four continents, highlighting the growing international scope of Trieste’s doctoral programs.

With musical performances by Ben & the Soul Sisters, the event embodies a spirit of excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering the public a glimpse into the frontiers of science and the talented minds shaping tomorrow’s discoveries.