Set up in 2013, the Sum-frequency Generation Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory (SFG – VISpLab) is part of the University of Trieste's Department of Physics, and is located at the Italian National Research Council’s (CNR) Materials Foundry Institute (IOM) based at the Basovizza campus of Area Science Park. 

Today, the SFG - VISpLab was presented as one of the UniTS facilities to have strengthened its activities over time, becoming a leading facility on the local and international scientific scene.

‘The Laboratory innovatively exploits non-linear optical spectroscopy with laser sources to investigate the fundamental properties of condensed matter surfaces at the atomic level, where very relevant physical and chemical phenomena take place,' explains Erik Vesselli, head of the laboratory and associate professor in experimental condensed matter physics at UnITS. ’Our aim is to synthesise and characterise materials that mimic complex molecules present in nature, like enzymes, for example. 

Biomimetic materials (i.e., materials that mimic nature) are of fundamental importance because they can be used in strategic applications such as the synthesis of energy carriers, the photovoltaic industry, energy storage systems, electronics and spintronics.
To further develop the laboratory, the team has recently commissioned an electrospray molecular source, which allows new two-dimensional materials to be assembled, artificially replicating in a crystal the characteristics of biochemical systems, which can then be adjusted and controlled for practical use.
‘Using this innovative approach, we have recently succeeded in creating a material based on graphene, which mimics in two dimensions the properties of vitamin B12. B12 is a biomolecule that is unique for its particular functionality,’ continues Prof. Vesselli. ‘This is a significant achievement for the international scientific community, with interesting applicative potential.’

The laboratory does not work as a standalone, being as part of the scientific collaboration network of the Trieste System both at national and international levels. 
Initially set up thanks to MUR funding and partially with the contribution of local and foreign foundations, SFG - VISpLAB has grown over time thanks to scientific projects and with recent funding by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region in the context of an intense scientific collaboration with CNR - IOM in the immediate vicinity of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste.
 

On Tuesday 1st April 2025, Adecco and the University of Trieste will present Work & Study, a project sponsored by FIPE (italian federation of public establishments), designed to offer UniTS students job opportunities that align with their study and class schedules, and exam preparation.

The initiative aims to connect local businesses with student job seekers by providing part-time contracts through the employment agency. These contracts will be limited to a maximum of 15 hours per week, primarily scheduled in the evenings or on weekends.

Students at the University of Trieste will have the opportunity to gain work experience that fits alongside their university studies, enabling them to earn financial support while developing valuable professional skills.

The project, set to run throughout 2025, aims to involve over 200 university students and more than 60 businesses in the municipality of Trieste.

The available positions will primarily include roles in the hospitality sector, such as bartenders and waitstaff, as well as receptionist, hostess, and event steward positions. However, the initiative is expected to expand into additional commercial sectors as it develops.

As part of the project, Adecco will organise a series of informational events to introduce job opportunities in the area and answer students’ questions. The first session will take place online on 2nd April at 17:00 via Microsoft Teams, with additional in-person events to follow.

Immediately after the presentation, an application form will be made available on Adecco’s website. Students will receive full support from Adecco throughout the selection process.

‘Supporting young people and helping them enter the job market has always been one of our key goals,’ explains Michele Kovacic, People Advisor at Adecco Italia. ‘With this project, we aim to build a bridge that allows students to gain work experience while developing skills that will benefit them in their future careers. The Work & Study initiative prioritises security and worker protections: all participants will be employed under fixed-term part-time contracts through our agency, and they will receive training on health and safety at work as well as HACCP certification for food safety protocols.’

‘Students at the University of Trieste take on occasional work at a higher rate than the national average,’ notes Professor Lucio Torelli, Deputy Rector for Educational and Career Counselling, and Job Placement at UniTS. ‘Through this project, the University’s Career Service aims to provide an opportunity for the many students seeking employment that fully accommodates their academic commitments. At the same time, local businesses will benefit from dynamic young professionals skilled in teamwork and languages. According to AlmaLaurea data, our graduates are highly valued in the job market, securing employment more quickly and with higher salaries than the national average. With this initiative, we aim to further enhance our students’ preparedness for the workforce.’

Job opportunities available in the Trieste area will be regularly shared with participants through the university’s official communication channels.

Students interested in joining the first online event and learning more about the project can register on the Career Service webpage under the events section: https://amm.units.it/placement

Generali and the University of Trieste presented an agreement to set up a chair dedicated to Responsible and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence starting from the academic year 2025/2026. 

The announcement was made during an event at the University of Trieste, in the presence of the Rector, Roberto Di Lenarda, the Chairman of Generali, Andrea Sironi, the CFO of the Generali Group and President of Mib, Cristiano Borean, and Professor Scantamburlo, winner of the competition, moderated by Professor Luca Bortolussi – Full Professor of Computer Science at UniTS. 

The agreement will entail Generali covering the expenses for a researcher and the subsequent full-time enrolment as a university professor in the scientific-disciplinary sector INFO-01 / A - IT for the next 15 years, which was recruited at the end of the selection procedure established by the University. 

After the establishment, along with other scientific entities located in Friuli Venezia Giulia region, of the Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Institute with the aim of carrying out world-class research and promoting the transfer of knowledge in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence (an initiative that has instituted the figure of the Business Translator), Generali intends to contribute new research and training tools to understand and address the social and ethical implications related to the development and implementation of AI technologies. 

For this reason, in partnership with the University of Trieste and to mark the important anniversary, Generali will support the new chair that will enhance the university's training offer, as well as developing skills in responsible, reliable and sustainable artificial intelligence in conjunction with the Group's Academy, thus contributing to the design and implementation of special courses designed to train graduates with skills in line with occupational requirements and equipped for the new technological and ethical challenges ahead. 

The Chairman of Generali, Andrea Sironi, stated: “The scientific ecosystem of Trieste has a wealth of talent and knowledge that Generali supports and which, on this special occasion marking the 100th anniversary of the University of Trieste, is boosted by a multi-year collaboration that will set up a new chair. The goal is to invest in young people and in innovation, addressing one of the most stimulating and transformative issues of the contemporary age, Artificial Intelligence, creating an increasingly close dialogue between the academic world and the business environment.” 

The Rector of the University of Trieste, Roberto Di Lenarda, commented: “The University's mission is to preserve and allow human intelligence flourish; AI will have the task of amplifying it. For these reasons, the University of Trieste has prioritised investing in these issues in recent years. Thanks to the further, fundamental investment that Generali has decided to make in favour of the new generations, our educational offer will be enriched by a new teaching in a delicate and strategic field, in line with the emerging needs of a sector that is undergoing great and rapid evolution.” 

Teresa Scantamburlo has worked at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, the University of Bristol (UK), and the European Centre for Living Technology. Her research focuses on the ethical and social impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies. She has contributed to the piloting of the European ethical guidelines for trustworthy AI and is currently a member of the working group for drafting the code of conduct for general-purpose AI at the AI Office of the European Community. In February 2025, she was awarded the new Generali Chair on Responsible AI at the University of Trieste

The GO!2025 Urban Center exhibition has been officially presented at Gorizia Town Hall, bringing together the outcomes of studies, research, and projects developed over the past two academic years within RRR Lab (Integrated Architectural and Built Environment Design Laboratory at UniTS). The focus of this work has been the European Capitals of Culture, with a particular case study on Gorizia – Nova Gorica 2025.

The exhibition will be open to visitors from 31st March to 9 May 2025 in the Atrium Hall of the Conference Centre, at the University Hub in Gorizia, Via Alviano 18. The official inauguration will take place on 8th April at 17:00, followed by the presentation of the book Il corpo della città. Telo Mesta during a roundtable discussion. The event will feature representatives of various local institutions, faculty members from the University of Trieste, and other invited discussants, focusing on themes of architectural and urban regeneration.

The initiative has involved around fifty students and ten faculty members and researchers from UniTS.

The exhibition traces two years of design activities covering a range of themes, locations, scales, and disciplinary fields. These have been explored through seminars, workshops, study days, and architectural, urban, and landscape projects for the two cities, which together form a unique cross-border urban system. As Gorizia and Nova Gorica have prepared for the milestone event of becoming the European Capital of Culture 2025, the focus now shifts to what comes next. The exhibition reflects on the before and after of this transformation, highlighting the role of time in urban and architectural design.

Time, processuality, phased reasoning, and dynamics of transformation—understood as evolutionary biodynamics—have been central themes in the projects showcased. The exhibition presents the ephemeral as a driver of present-day transformation and the trace as a framework for future reflection. These ideas shaped both the 2023–24 laboratory, ‘Gorizia / Nova-Gorica Felix’, and the 2024–25 laboratory, ‘L’éphémère est éternel’.

GO!2025 Urban Center Exhibition

Curated by: Thomas Bisiani, Michela Lupieri, Adriano Venudo 
Scientific Committee: Thomas Bisiani, Alessio Bortot, Luigi Di Dato, Michela Lupieri, Giulia Piccinin, Sonia Prestamburgo, Adriano Venudo 
Studies and projects by: Collettivo Colgo and Collettivo VAGO

To book an appointment and for information, contact tbisiani@units.it or avenudo@units.it 

An extraordinary preview of what the depths of the Universe have in store for us. The Euclid mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) has unveiled the first scientific data obtained from observations of deep fields—regions of the sky that lie at extreme distances.

Several faculty members from the Department of Physics at UniTS (Stefano Borgani, Matteo Costanzi, Marisa Girardi, Anna Gregorio, Pierluigi Monaco, Alexandro Saro), along with postdoctoral researchers and PhD students (Lucie Baumont, Yousry Elkhashab, Roberto Ingrao, Marius Lepinzan), are involved in the project, holding key roles ranging from coordinating the Instrument Operation Team to contributing to the Euclid Consortium Publication Group – Science. Their work also includes significant involvement in the Science Working Groups on Galaxy Clustering and Clusters of Galaxies, as well as in the Science Ground Segment. These activities, carried out in close collaboration with researchers from the INAF – Trieste Astronomical Observatory and SISSA, make Trieste one of the focal points of the Euclid Consortium.

At this stage, the space telescope has covered a vast area of the sky in three image mosaics. The results of these observations offer a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the large-scale structure of the Universe and the formation of galaxies over time.

In a period equivalent to just one week of observations, the telescope has detected more than 26 million galaxies, many at astonishing distances – up to 10.5 billion light-years from Earth. Of these, over 380,000 galaxies have already been classified, thanks to a detailed analysis of their morphology enabled by the combined use of artificial intelligence and citizen science. This approach has allowed the rapid and efficient processing of vast amounts of data, also leading to the identification of 500 candidate gravitational lenses.

The released data include numerous galaxy clusters, active galactic nuclei, and transient phenomena, which are key factors in understanding the invisible forces that shape the cosmos.

These first images vividly illustrate how galaxies of various shapes and sizes interweave, clustering into immense filaments that form a ‘cosmic web’—the vast structure connecting galaxies and galaxy clusters through strands of visible and invisible matter. This provides fundamental clues about how the Universe has evolved over time.

The last days to visit the exhibition "1924-2024. A century of history of the University of Trieste. Images and documents." The exhibition, dedicated to the Centenary of the Trieste University and hosted in the magnificent spaces of the Bastione Fiorito at the San Giusto Castle, will close on Sunday, November 10.

The installation, created by the University of Trieste with the support of the University's Museum System (smaTs) and in co-organization with the Municipality of Trieste and with the contribution of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, has been a great success so far, registering almost 15,000 visitors.

The creation of the exhibition, one of the main events of the program celebrating the hundred years since the foundation of the University, represents the perfect expression of the synergy between local institutions that UniTS strongly pursued during this year dedicated to telling its history and sharing a vision for the future.

It was also an opportunity for the University to meet the citizens in a symbolic location of the city, such as the San Giusto Castle, which is a shared heritage.

The exhibition route also allowed the University of Trieste to experiment with a fruitful dialogue with the city's, regional, and even broader cultural world, unveiling its documentary, historical, architectural, and artistic heritage.

For those who haven't visited yet, the exhibition is divided into four distinct parts, balancing historical sources and aesthetic references.

The historical section, curated by Tullia Catalan and Lorenzo Ielen, traces the history of the hundred years of the Trieste University through a selection of images, documents, and videos from the University’s Historical Archive and numerous public and private archives, both local and regional. This section tells the journey that led the University to international openness, especially in the fields of research and technical-scientific disciplines.

The architectural section, curated by Paolo Nicoloso and Marko Pogacnik, focuses on the design of the central building of the University in 1938, a structure with strong symbolic references. Illustrated through technical drawings from the time and some images, this section presents the complexity and richness of the solutions developed by the designers.

The audiovisual section, curated by Massimiliano Spanu and Daniele Terzoli, highlights the rediscovered film Pagine d’Università, made in 1956 by Anna Gruber, an actress, director, screenwriter, and internationally renowned Triestine writer. The film was found in the A. Hortis Civic Library - Diplomatic and Archival Collections. Other films displayed in the exhibition are from the Istituto Luce Historical Archive and the La Cineteca del Friuli - Cinema Archive of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Archival research was carried out in collaboration with the La Cappella Underground research center.

The artistic section, curated by Massimo Degrassi and Lorenzo Michelli, includes a selection of works—now preserved in the Rectorate's Pinacoteca—presented in 1953 at the National Exhibition of Contemporary Italian Painting held at the University of Trieste. The final part of the exhibition presents a selection of works donated to the University by thirty-five artists and collectors on the occasion of this Centenary.

The exhibition is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is included in the ticket for the San Giusto Castle (full price 6 euros; reduced 4 euros).

On the occasion of the finissage on Sunday, November 10, there will be a free guided tour at 11:00 AM.

The "Centenary Stamp" of the University of Trieste, included by Poste Italiane in the thematic series "Excellences of Knowledge," has been issued by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

With a standard value of €1.25, the stamp features a reimagining of the anniversary logo, set against a background with the institutional colors of the UniTS centenary. The logo depicts, in a line drawing, the central building of the university with the number "100" rising behind it like the sun.

Along with Trieste, the universities of Naples "Federico II" and Florence, which are celebrating their 800th and 100th anniversaries since their founding, have also commemorated their significant milestones with a philatelic issuance.

“These small works of art aim to celebrate the world of academia, science, and education,” commented UniTS Rector Roberto Di Lenarda. “The symbol depicted on our stamp points to a new dawn of knowledge and honors the significant cultural synthesis work of a complex region like Friuli Venezia Giulia, carried out by our university. A journey that culminated in the year of our centenary with the conferral of honorary degrees to President Mattarella and Borut Pahor, former President of Slovenia.”

The philatelic issuance is thus a tribute and thanks for the work and educational and research activities carried out by the three universities, whose history runs parallel to that of our country and intertwines with the fate of millions of students.

“Today, more than ever, we need to value who we are and where we come from,” stated Minister Urso. “Italians are recognized worldwide as great producers of culture for humanity, a differential that makes our Made in Italy competitive. Knowledge, study, and science are fundamental, as is the contribution provided by our universities and research centers.”

“There is a link between the symbolic value of the stamp and the real value of the universities. And this link serves as both a testament to the past and an anticipator of the future, of how we imagine the future,” said Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini. “But it’s not just that, just like higher education, the stamp is a symbol of connection between people. It has a unique value. It has a unique charm, which is to tell stories, commemorate and celebrate anniversaries and personalities. It has a historical, cultural, and artistic dimension,” Bernini concluded.

The philatelic cancellation ceremony, which marks the entry into circulation of the three new commemorative stamps, was attended by the Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, the Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, and the Undersecretary of State with a delegation for philately, Fausta Bergamotto. Also present were the Magnificent Rectors of the three universities involved: Roberto Di Lenarda for the University of Trieste, Alessandra Petrucci for the University of Florence, and Matteo Lorito for the University Federico II of Naples. Representatives from Poste Italiane and the Poligrafico and Zecca dello Stato Institute were also present.

The stamps are printed by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato S.p.A., using rotogravure on white, neutral-coated, self-adhesive paper with optical brightener.

Print run: two hundred fifty thousand and twenty copies for each stamp

Designs: University of Trieste, Paola Russo; University of Naples “Federico II” and University of Florence, Maria Carmela Perrini.

The first-day cancellation will be available at the philatelic counter of the Roma V.R. postal office for all stamps.

The stamps and related philatelic products, postcards, cards, and illustrated bulletins will be available at postal offices with a philatelic counter, the “Spazio Filatelia” in Florence, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Rome, Rome 1, Turin, Trieste, Venice, Verona, and on the website filatelia.poste.it.

Generating social, cultural, and economic development, also through the fight against inequalities and the enhancement of cultural heritage.

This is the goal reaffirmed by APEnet, the Association involving 57 Italian universities and research institutions, aimed at promoting and developing public engagement and the social impact of actions resulting from research activities, during the "Destinazione Public Engagement #6" event, hosted this year by the University of Trieste.

The meeting, which saw the participation of 130 representatives from the associated institutions, provided a broad discussion on the strategies through which the scientific and academic communities can contribute to the inclusive development of the country.

Giulia Carluccio, President of APEnet and Vice-Rector of the University of Turin, emphasized how "Destinazione Public Engagement represents a path where universities and research institutions are increasingly committed to the sustainable and inclusive development of the country through listening, valuing knowledge, and collaborating with communities."

Caterina Falbo, Delegate for the Third Mission of the University of Trieste, highlighted the example of the University of Trieste, which has long been involved in promoting Public Engagement activities that strengthen dialogue with the local community and promote community well-being. “In the San Giovanni Park, which was the site of the Basaglian revolution – explains Falbo – we promote collaborations with some social cooperatives to support the work inclusion of people in vulnerable areas and carry out initiatives for scientific and cultural dissemination. UniTS also works in synergy with other institutions and organizations to strengthen research on energy transition and green hydrogen production.”

During the two-day event, the guests outlined proposals, highlighted opportunities, and suggested possible pathways for the growth and recognition of Public Engagement, balancing public and social commitment with the enhancement of knowledge.

The recognition of Public Engagement activities in academic careers emerged as one of the key tools to value the commitment of professors, researchers, technical-administrative staff, and students in projects with high social impact. The goal is also strategic in the discussions with the Ministry and the National Agency for the Evaluation of the University and Research System (ANVUR).

The Director of ANVUR, Daniele Livon, who spoke at the event, defined the relationship between the Agency and APEnet as one of fruitful collaboration and dialogue, especially during the evaluation of knowledge valorization, in which Public Engagement has proven to play a fundamental role.

With speeches by Laura Nota, President of the Italian Society of Orientation and professor at the University of Padua, and Lelio Iapadre, Partner of the Forum for Inequalities and Diversity, who presented the OCSE ITA.CON project, the focus was placed on the urgency of returning to universities their role as promoters of collaborations to achieve social and environmental justice objectives.

Reflections on the importance of the Faro Convention as a tool for cultural democracy were also present, thanks to the participation of Francesc Pla Castelltort (Culture and Cultural Heritage Unit of the Council of Europe), and on the role of Museums, which, in the speeches by Irene Baldriga (Sapienza University of Rome) and Paola Rodari (SISSA MediaLab), were described as mediators and places for shared cultural narratives, spaces for authentic dialogue between society and science, and safe spaces to address complex issues.

In conclusion, Pier Andrea Serra, Vice President of the Association and Pro-Rector of the University of Sassari, presented the APEnet Barometer data, which monitors the state of Public Engagement in Italian universities and research institutions.

A total of 4,025 high-school students registered to attend the presentations of bachelor’s and integrated master’s degrees during the Spring Open Day held on 21st March.

Following the welcome address by Rector Roberto Di Lenarda and the Deputy Rector for Educational Counselling, Lucio Torelli, the presentations of the course catalogue were delivered by the University’s Unit for Prospective Student Support.

The Open Day is a key event for students who wish to become part of the University community and plays a fundamental role in the strong appeal of UniTS, along with the significant expansion of its academic offer in recent years.

Thanks to the introduction of more than 20 new degree courses, including six taught in English, the University of Trieste is now one of the fastest-growing universities in Italy in terms of enrolments, including those from international students.

The number of newly enrolled students has increased by more than 30% compared to the 2019-2020 academic year – a figure six times higher than the average growth rate of Italian public universities.

In the current academic year, the number of new enrolments is close to 6,000. In just a few years, UniTS has risen from sixth to third place among universities in the Triveneto area. Over 17,500 students are enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s degrees, while almost 2,000 are attending postgraduate courses, including 560 PhD students – an all-time record for the University. The percentage of students from outside the region and from abroad stands at 40% for bachelor’s and master’s degrees and 60% for postgraduate courses, confirming the University’s strong appeal and bringing the goal of reaching 20,000 students ever closer.

An international study, co-ordinated by the University of Trieste, in collaboration with the local health services (Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina – ASUGI), and the National Amyloidosis Centre in London, may revolutionise the prospects for early treatment of transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a rare and progressive heart disease caused by the abnormal accumulation of a protein – transthyretin – that is deposited in cardiac tissue, compromising its structure and function.

The study, published in the prestigious journal JAMA Cardiology and presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Congress, analysed for the first time patients with transthyretin (ATTR) cardiac amyloid infiltration who had not yet developed signs or symptoms of heart failure. Using an advanced imaging technique, the researchers demonstrated that patients with moderate to severe cardiac infiltration (scintigraphic grades 2 and 3) already exhibited typical features of amyloid cardiomyopathy, with abnormalities visible on both echocardiogram and serum biomarkers. In these patients, the disease progressed more rapidly, with over 50% developing signs and symptoms of heart failure requiring diuretic therapy within three years of diagnosis.

Aldostefano Porcari, research assistant at the University of Trieste and first author of the publication, explains: ‘Current European and American guidelines recommend treatment with the drug tafamidis only for patients who have already developed overt heart failure. However, our study suggests that even asymptomatic patients with advanced cardiac infiltration could benefit from early treatment, potentially slowing or even halting disease progression. These findings pave the way for a possible revision of therapeutic recommendations, with the aim of intervening before the onset of symptoms.’

This study represents a key starting point for future research into cardiac amyloidosis. The findings suggest that, in the early stages of the disease, amyloid deposits may bind less tightly to the heart’s extracellular matrix — the network of proteins that provides structural support to cardiac tissue. This phenomenon could make amyloid deposits more susceptible to potential treatments. As new therapies are developed to target amyloid removal, these insights will be crucial for improving treatment effectiveness, enabling more targeted intervention in the early phases of the disease.

THE DISEASE

The term amyloidosis refers to a group of disorders characterised by the abnormal and harmful accumulation of amyloid protein in the extracellular space. Amyloidoses are multisystem diseases, and one of the organs most commonly affected is the heart. The term ‘cardiac amyloidosis’ refers specifically to heart conditions associated with amyloidosis. These diseases primarily affect men over the age of 60. Risk factors include plasma cell disorders, chronic illnesses, and genetic mutations. Currently, treatment involves specific medications depending on the type of amyloidosis diagnosed, with the aim of eliminating or stabilising the source of the amyloid-forming protein.

Until a few years ago, this condition was typically diagnosed only at an advanced stage, when the heart was already severely compromised. Today, thanks to advances in non-invasive diagnostics, it is possible to detect the disease at an earlier stage, opening up new possibilities for intervention. Although overall mortality rates were similar across patient groups, the risk of death from cardiovascular causes in patients with grade 2 and 3 cardiac infiltration was found to be approximately five times higher than in those with grade 1, where deaths were more often attributed to non-cardiac causes.

A key role was played by the use of an advanced imaging technique – bone tracer scintigraphy combined with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and computed tomography (CT) – to identify ATTR cardiac amyloidosis in asymptomatic patients and to study disease progression in this population.

THE TEAM

The study was led by a team from the University of Trieste and ASUGI, including Aldostefano Porcari, research assistant and first author of the publication; Gianfranco Sinagra, professor in the Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences at the University of Trieste and Head of the Cardio-Thoraco-Vascular Department at Cattinara Hospital; and Valentina Allegro, a medical resident at the University of Trieste.

The research project involved a total of twelve leading international cardiology centres.

Dr. Porcari was invited to present the study’s findings in the prestigious ‘Samuel A. Levine Early Career Clinical Investigator Award’ session, an honour reserved for young researchers who have made significant contributions to clinical cardiology.

Research in this field will continue at the University of Trieste with the involvement of Rossana Bussani, Professor of Pathological Anatomy and expert in the histological assessment of cardiac and extracardiac amyloid deposits, and Gabriele Stocco, Associate Professor of Pharmacology. Together with Gianfranco Sinagra, Professor Stocco promoted the acquisition of a mass spectrometer in Trieste for the advanced characterisation of amyloid deposits. Through these initiatives, the University of Trieste aims to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, with the goal of enabling earlier and more targeted interventions in the management of cardiac amyloidosis.

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Full study published in Jama Cardiology

Clinical Phenotype and Prognosis of Asymptomatic Patients With Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloid Infiltration

Aldostefano Porcari, MD1,2,3; Yousuf Razvi, MBChB, BSc1; Francesco Cappelli, MD, PhD4,5; et al

1. National Amyloidosis Centre, Division of Medicine, University College London, Royal Free Hospital, London, United Kingdom
2. Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiomyopathies, Cardiovascular Department, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano-Isontina, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
3. European Reference Network for Rare, Low Prevalence and Complex Diseases of the Heart, ERN GUARD-Heart, Trieste, Italy
4. Cardiomyopathy Unit, Careggi University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
5. Tuscan Regional Amyloidosis Centre, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy