Anthem foundation
Fondazione ANTHEM (AdvaNced Technologies for Human-centrEd Medicine) is an innovative institutional ecosystem established under the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR) to coordinate a major national initiative focused on advancing human-centered medicine through interdisciplinary innovation.
The Foundation brings together leading academic institutions, the University of Milan-Bicocca, the Polytechnic University of Milan, the University of Bergamo, and the University of Catania. Supported by a broad network of research centers, hospitals, healthcare providers, and industrial partners, ANTHEM fosters collaboration across disciplines to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into tangible healthcare solutions.
Scientific Research and Operational Macro Areas
ANTHEM is committed to addressing the challenges posed by chronic and fragile patient populations through a research framework organized into four complementary scientific areas:
- Digital Health Solutions: Development of digital technologies, integrated platforms, and intelligent systems to support early diagnosis, personalized care pathways, and more effective therapeutic interventions.
- Smart Environmental & Clinical Monitoring: Design of wearable, portable, and environmental sensing technologies to monitor patient clinical parameters and external environmental risks factors in real time.
- Advanced Diagnostic & Tracking Tools: Creation of innovative diagnostic systems, predictive models and clinical protocols to improve the detection, monitoring, and management of widespread chronic diseases within community-based healthcare systems.
- Innovative Therapeutics: Research and development of next-generation therapeutic solutions, combining scientific excellence and clinical relevance to address complex and unmet medical needs.
International Strategy and Training Vision
International cooperation is a cornerstone of ANTHEM’s strategy. The Foundation actively promotes partnerships with universities, research organizations, and healthcare institutions worldwide, supporting mobility programs, joint research initiatives, doctoral exchanges, and collaborative innovation projects.
To further strengthen the impact of research and innovation, the Foundation has launched AnthemEdu. This cross-disciplinary training framework is specifically designed to train next-generation professionals across both academic and industrial sectors, equipping them with the pragmatic skills needed to address emerging challenges in healthcare, technology, and societal well-being.
Fondazione ANTHEM contributes to shaping a more sustainable, inclusive, and patient-centered healthcare ecosystem. The Foundation welcomes opportunities for international collaboration, joint research activities, and strategic partnerships aimed at advancing healthcare and improving quality of life.
By integrating scientific excellence, technological innovation, and collaborative networks, Fondazione ANTHEM remains committed to promoting pioneering scientific discoveries and technological excellence through strategic synergy. We welcome the opportunity to explore mutual collaborations, joint research initiatives, and strategic partnerships.
For further information on ANTHEM’s research programs, our partner network and collaboration opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact our institutional office.
Tampere University
Tampere University stands out as one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We bring together research and education in technology, health and society. We are spread across three campuses in Tampere and also operate within the university consortia in Pori and Seinäjoki.
The University’s multidisciplinary research environment supports collaboration with hospitals, companies, public-sector organisations and research institutions. Through these partnerships, Tampere University promotes the translation of research findings into new technologies, applications and practices, creating scientific, commercial and societal impact.
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) at Tampere University is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of medicine, biosciences and technology. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research.
We work in close collaboration with research institutions and industrial partners in Finland and abroad. In the field of medicine, we have active teaching and research partnerships with Tampere University Hospital and other hospitals included in our region’s specific catchment area.
MET hosts extensive research infrastructure welcoming industrial and research partners for collaboration. Our multidisciplinary research spans a broad range of fields, from biomaterials, biosensors, immunology and clinical medicine to tissue engineering, computational systems, imaging, and cell and molecular biology.
Our high-quality basic research paves the way for applied research with commercial potential. Close collaboration with the healthcare sector enables us to translate research findings into clinical applications, such as new diagnostic methods and treatment options. We also support the commercialisation of research and research-based startups through our innovation and entrepreneurship activities.
MET’s research infrastructure: MET core-facilities and services
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