17 March 2025, Padua – Several members of the National Center proudly participated in the second edition of the World Health Forum Veneto, held at the Padova Congress, where global health leaders, innovators, and policymakers convened to address urgent health challenges and explore the frontiers of medical science.
Chaired by Giorgio Palù, Emeritus Professor at the University of Padua, President of the Veneto Tissue Bank Foundation, and National Center’s International Scientific Advisory Board member, the forum highlighted transformative technologies reshaping healthcare. Central to these discussions were advancements in genome sequencing, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and RNA-based therapeutics, all pivotal in developing precision medicine and enhancing patient outcomes.
The conference focused on critical themes such as digital health, personalized medicine, public health resilience, and sustainable healthcare systems. Several National Center representatives contributed by chairing various sessions or offering presentations, including President Prof. Rosario Rizzuto, Spoke 3 Leader (Neurodegeneration) Prof. Stefano Gustincich, Supervisory Board Member Prof. Mauro Giacca, and International Scientific Advisory Board members Prof. Katherine High (CEO of RhyGaze) and Prof. Paula Cannon (University of Southern California Kent School of Medicine). Their expertise underscored the transformative potential of RNA-based interventions in addressing complex diseases and revolutionizing treatment paradigms
