Human Technopole

02/01/2026

💡 "We came to them with literally an idea written down on a piece of paper." Professor Sir David Klenerman (University of Cambridge) shares the story behind next-generation sequencing, from a bold concept to a technology that transformed genomics and medicine worldwide.

🎬 In this interview, Prof. Klenerman discusses the technology's unexpected clinical adoption, the challenges of convincing investors without proof of concept, and his current research on neurodegenerative diseases.

Watch the full conversation 👉 https://youtu.be/4MluQqAwqMc

👏 Our thanks to postdocs Azahara Maria Fuentes Trillo (Domínguez Conde Group, Genomics Research Centre, Human Technopole) and Jessica Armida Bertolini (Carninci Group, Genomics Research Centre, Human Technopole) for leading this interview, conducted in the occasion of Prof. Klenerman's keynote lecture at the HT PhD & Postdoc Symposium 2025.

"We came to them with literally an idea written down on a piece of paper." Professor Sir David Klenerman (University of Cambridge) shares the story behind ne...

29/12/2025

🔬 How close are we to turning scientific discovery into real-world therapies?

🧬 At the 2nd Conference "Future Trends in Translational Medicine", researchers, clinicians and industry explored the full journey from molecules to therapies, across metabolism, cancer, rare genetic disorders, and gene and RNA-based medicines.

🤝 Organised by Human Technopole together with its Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer in collaboration with Nature Italy and with patronage of Regione Campania, the event highlighted how collaboration across disciplines is key to translating science into impact for patients.

Read the full story and listen to interviews with Richard Finn (UCLA), Katie Whitehead (Carnegie Mellon University) and Alberto Auricchio (TIGEM) 👉

Turning scientific discoveries into real-world therapies was the focus of the second international conference "Future Trends in Translational Medicine – From Molecules to Therapies," held at the Complesso Universitario di San Giovanni a Teduccio in Naples on 30 -31 October 2025.

27/12/2025

💡 At Human Technopole, diversity and inclusion come to life also through playful collaboration!

🧩 A few days ago, around 70 colleagues joined a D&I-themed Treasure Hunt across our Campus, from Palazzo Italia to the labs. Organised by our Gender Equality Team together with HR, the activity brought people together in interdisciplinary teams to explore key D&I concepts in an open and inclusive way.

🤝 Inspired by insights from internal surveys and focus groups, this initiative marks a concrete step in HT’s commitment to building a workplace where different perspectives meet and everyone feels part of the journey.

23/12/2025

🔬 How do single cells scale up to organise complex tissues?

🧠 On 13 January 2026, join us in Milan for a talk by Prisca Liberali (ETH Zurich) on collective cell behaviours, organoid development and advanced imaging approaches.

🌍 Open to the whole scientific community, HT’s Seminars connect disciplines, perspectives and people around cutting-edge life science research.

Register here 👉 https://humantechnopole.it/en/training/external-training/external-seminar-series-2026/ #13-january-2026-prisca-liberali

19/12/2025

🎄 Science can reveal unexpected beauty in human biology.

🔬 This year’s HT holiday card is crafted from an image of colon tissue under the microscope. A reminder that curiosity helps us connect perspectives and discover the point where scientific detail becomes visual poetry.

✨ May this season bring new ways of seeing, imagining and exploring 👉https://humantechnopole.it/en/news/happy-holidays-and-a-bright-new-year-from-human-technopole/

18/12/2025

🤝 What does it really mean to support, inspire and connect with colleagues?

🌱 Every year, the HT Shout Out Programme celebrates those who help Human Technopole’s community stay collaborative, curious and forward-looking, with winners selected through peer voting.

This year, the Connector award was won by the Rainbow Club, HT’s LGBTQIA+ community club, praised for being approachable and inclusive, and for building bridges that create a welcoming environment for everyone.

The Maker award goes to our Maria Francesca Mossuto, Scientific Training Coordinator, recognised for her determination and creativity in turning ideas into action and for openly sharing knowledge across the institute.

The Problem Solver award goes to our Francesca Sommaruga, HR Agile Problem Solver, celebrated for her curiosity and resourcefulness in tackling challenges and helping colleagues move forward.

✨ Different contributions, one shared impact: strengthening HT’s community through connection and collaboration.

17/12/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our 2025 PhD graduates!

🔬 Your years of dedication, curiosity and collaboration have helped connect disciplines, challenge assumptions and push knowledge further. Through your work, you have contributed to a shared mission: advancing science to improve human health.

24/11/2025

❓ Are you passionate about AI, RNA structure and modelling, or genomics?

🧬 We’re hiring two PhD candidates as part of the prestigious PhD Programme in Data Analytics and Decision Sciences of Politecnico di Milano. Fully funded, internationally oriented, and deeply interdisciplinary.

📌 Open PhD Positions:
• Codon-driven and Structure-Augmented RNA Language Model – Legnini Group
• Statistical Genomics of Population-Scale Single-Cell Data – Soranzo Group

🎯 Why apply?
• Tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of AI, RNA structure and modelling, genomics, and biomedicine
• Work with world-class researchers in a collaborative environment
• Receive a fully-funded scholarship with support for international research stays
• Access top-tier conferences, workshops, and cutting-edge infrastructure
• Gain advanced, interdisciplinary training in a rapidly evolving field

Apply by 18 December 2025 👉

Are you passionate about AI, RNA biology or genomics, and eager to work on high-impact research in biomedical science? Human Technopole is excited to offer two fully-funded PhD positions as part of the prestigious PhD Programme in Data Analytics and Decision Sciences.

21/11/2025

💫 Thank you to all participants and speakers who joined us at the 2nd European Cancer Dependency Map Symposium!

The event brought together scientists from across Europe to advance cancer functional genomics and identify new therapeutic targets. Through inspiring talks and discussions - from CRISPR-based screens to AI tools - we celebrated collaboration, innovation, and shared progress in the fight against cancer.

Supported by Nerviano Medical Sciences, AstraZeneca and VectorBuilder, under the patronage of Fondazione AIRC per la Ricerca sul Cancro

The 2nd European Cancer Dependency Map Symposium brought together scientists from across Europe to advance cancer functional genomics and identify new therap...

18/11/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Today we celebrate the International Day of LGBTQ+ People in STEM , a reminder that diversity drives creativity, innovation and collaboration in science.

💬 At Human Technopole, we believe that inclusion starts with open conversations. Our Rainbow Club recently organised an inspiring lunch event with drag artist and makeup professional Federico Terni, known as Angel McQueen, who shared powerful reflections on the importance of respect and empathy.

🌈 These initiatives help us build a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and free to express who they are - because representation matters, in research and beyond.

17/11/2025

💡 How can research be transformed into real solutions that benefit society? The 4th CITT Annual Course on Technology Transfer Fundamentals, organised by our Centre for Innovation and Technology Transfer, in collaboration with Netval and the University of Milan, explored this essential question.

🧠 The week-long course combined theory and practice on key aspects of innovation, from IP protection to licensing and start-up creation, offering participants valuable insights into how research can drive impact.

🤝 A warm thank you to all speakers, participants and organisers for contributing to this successful edition and for fostering dialogue between science and innovation.

Learn more about our next initiatives here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LFDmO5

11/11/2025

🧬 How can scientists recreate the earliest stages of life in the lab?

🧫 Our guest speaker Nicolas Rivron, Group Leader at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, explains how blastoids - embryo models derived from stem cells - are opening new ways to study human development, fertility and reproductive health. He also reflects on the future of embryo modelling and the importance of international collaboration in this rapidly evolving field.

With Greta Galeotti (PhD Student, Harschnitz Group) and Stefania Giussani (Postdoc, Harschnitz Group).

🧬 How can scientists recreate the earliest stages of life in the lab?🧫 Our guest speaker Nicolas Rivron, Group Leader at the Institute of Molecular Biotech...