Programme and timeline

The times are based on EEST, as used in Finland. In Italy, the times are one hour behind (e.g., 13:00 EEST in Finland equals 12:00 in Italy).

Programme

13:00-13:15 Opening of the event and introduction of the organizations:

  • Prof. Guido Cavaletti, Scientific Director of Anthem Foundation
  • Prof. Minna Kellomäki, Vice Dean for Research at MET
13:15-14:15 Session 1 – different themes in different breakout rooms:
Parallel session 1

AI, digital health and clinical decision support

Moderator: Prof. Laura Russo

Parallel session 2

Advanced imaging, diagnostics and precision oncology

Moderator: Prof. Jari Hyttinen

  • IReMoS (Integrated Rehabilitation & Monitoring Strategies) Digital Platform, Caterina Rizzi (University of Bergamo)
  • Advancement of Decision Support for Cardiovascular Diseases by Integrating Multi-Scale Data and Hybrid Modelling Approaches, Mark van Gils (Tampere University, MET)
  • Comparing CP-Logic and Medical LLMs for Personalised Decision Support in HER2+ Breast Cancer, Justin Armanini (University of Milano-Bicocca)
  • Network Medicine and Explainable AI for Cancer Research, Xin Lai (Tampere University, MET)
  • Wearable Monitoring of Personal Air Pollution Exposure and Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Health, Andrea Aliverti (Politecnico di Milano)
  • Sensor Technology and Biomeasurements: Research Activities and Applications,  Antti Vehkaoja (Tampere University, MET)
  • AI-Enhanced Nonlinear Microscopy: New Tools for Tissue Imaging, Laura Sironi (University of Milano-Bicocca)
  • Deep Learning Correction of Bone Attenuation in Photon-counting Virtual Non-contrast Iodine Images for Head and Neck Radiotherapy, Abdallah Alshatali (IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital)
  • Micro-CT Imaging  Provides True 3D Quantitative Tissue Structure Analysis for Soft Tissue Histopathology, Jari Hyttinen (Tampere University, MET)
  • Impact of Virtual Non-Contrast Images from Photon-Counting CT on Photon and Proton Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer, Fabio Castellano (IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital)
  • Molecular Profiling–Guided Thermal Ablation of Bethesda  2  V–VI Thyroid Nodules, Alessio Cece & Domenico Parmeggiani (University of Campania)
  • Bacterial Proteome of Calcified Coronary Arteries, Kirsikka Musta (Tempere University, MET)
14:40-15:20 Lunch break
15:20-16:20 Session 2 – different themes in different breakout rooms:
Parallel session 3

Biomaterials, OOC and advanced cell models

Moderator: Prof. Laura Russo

Parallel session 4

Neuroscience, brain models and neuro-oncology

Moderator: Adj. Prof. Susanna Narkilahti

  • From Injectable Networks to Printable Biomaterial Inks, Minna Kellomäki (Tampere University, MET)
  • Genetically Programmable Molecular Framework for Constructing Precision Recombinant Human ECM Mimics, Austin Donelly Evans (Tampere University, MET)
  • 3D Microrheology for Microstructural Analysis of 3D Hydrogel Cell Cultures, Janne Koivisto (Tampere University, MET)
  • Endothelial Senescence Induced by CDK4/6 Inhibitors Promotes Aggressive Features in Triple Negative Breast Cancer Cells, Marianna Talia (University of Calabria)
  • Cavitation Microstreaming Manipulation of Micro-Organisms for Label Free Automatic Classification, Laura Sironi presenting on behalf of Giuseppe Chirico (University of Milano-Bicocca)
  • Technologies for Microphysiological Systems and Organ-on-Chip Applications, Pasi Kallio (Tampere University, MET)
  • Toward Robust and Clinically Reliable Neural Biomarkers for Early Detection of Brain Disorders, Simone Zini presenting on behalf of Paolo Napoletano (University of Milano-Bicocca)
  • Computational Modelling Approaches to Study the Brain in Health and Disease, Tuomo Mäki-Marttunen (Tampere University, MET)
  • 3D Bioprinted Glioblastoma Model Based on Glycoengineered Bioinks for Personalized Medicine, Francesca Cadamuro (University of Milano-Bicocca)
  • Multicellular Human Brain Cancer-on-Chip model for Assessing Patient-Specific Brain Tumor Progression and Therapeutic Responses, Susanna Narkilahti (Tampere University, MET)
  • Modulating
    Tumor-Derived Extracellular Vesicle Release: Investigating the Impact of Sonoporation and FLASH Therapy on Cancer Cell Communication, Loredana Leggio (University of Catania)
  • Gold Nanoparticle–Coated Liposomes Loaded with Temozolomide as Innovative Approach for Glioblastoma Therapy, Irene Paterniti (University of Messina)
16:20-16:30 Wrap-up and closing of the event:

  • Stefania Guarechi, Programme Manager of Anthem Foundation
  • Minna Kellomäki, Vice Dean for Research at MET
16:30-17:30 Breakout rooms open – rooms open for potential exchange of contact details

 

Timeline

  • 24 August – Call for abstracts opens
  • 21 September – Call for abstracts closes
  • 28 September – Presenters informed and program published
  • 19 October – Registration deadline
  • 21 October – Joint Online Research Day in Teams including matchmaking session
  • 22 October – Voucher call opens
  • 6 November – Voucher call closes
  • 20 November – Voucher decisions published
  • 2027 – Voucher-visits and collaboration building