The Multimedia LED Wall Installation
At the conclusion of the Science Marathon, the festival unveiled a striking LED wall installation in Palazzo Bo’s main exhibition space. From 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, 27 September, and Sunday, 28 September, visitors were immersed in a continuous loop of short video segments (60–70 seconds each). In these clips, researchers addressed the audience in a clear and approachable style, creating an engaging visual experience designed to spark curiosity and make complex research more tangible.
The National Center’s Contribution: Repairing Muscles with RNA
Among the featured videos, the National Center presented a project from Spoke 4 – Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases, developed by the research team of Prof. Marco Sandri, titled “Repairing Muscles with RNA.” The video explored innovative strategies to combat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength.
Through avatar-based storytelling, the installation explained how RNA, the messenger of life, can be transformed into a therapeutic tool to repair damaged muscle fibers, restore strength, and open new frontiers in personalized medicine.
This contribution reflects the Center’s mission: to transform cutting-edge research in RNA-based therapies and gene therapy into real solutions that improve health and quality of life.
By combining the vibrancy of live presentations with the accessibility of digital media, L’Agorà delle Scienze embodied the spirit of Science4All: opening research to the community, fostering dialogue, and inspiring new ways of thinking about the role of science in society.
As part of the European Researchers’ Night, the event highlighted not only the leadership of Italian institutions in advanced biomedical research but also the collective impact of investments supported by the Ministry of Universities and Research (PNRR, Next Generation EU).
