Ateneo

Giornata della ricerca biomedica e sanitaria

25-26 giugno 2026
Università degli Studi Link | Via Pietro De Francisci 152, Roma
9:30

Organizing Committee

Prof. Francesco Rossi
Prof. Giovanni Bellomo
Prof. Valentino Bezzerri
Prof.Salvatore Caponnetto
Prof.ssa Giuseppina Catanzaro
Prof.ssa Claudia Celletti
Prof.ssa Maddalena De Maria
Prof. Alfredo De Rosa
Prof. Stefano Dugheri
Prof.ssa Emanuela Grassilli
Prof.ssa Laura Iacorossi
Prof. Giorgio Malpeli
Prof.ssa Rosellina Margherita Mancina
Prof.ssa Elisabetta Mantuano
Prof. Stefano Martellucci
Prof.ssa Annamaria Mascolo
Prof. Vincenzo Mattei
Prof.ssa Lucia Memè
Prof.ssa Antonella Messore
Prof.ssa Emanuela Paldino
Prof.ssa Lorenza Putignani
Prof. Michele Ribolsi
Prof.ssa Tiziana Squillaro
Prof.ssa Federica Tamburella
Prof. Stefano Tomassi
Prof. Marco Tofani
Prof. Enrico Maria Trecarichi
Prof. Fabrizio Urraro

Coordination

Prof.ssa Virginia Campani
Prof. Alessio Gili
Prof. Giuseppe Migliara
Prof. Danilo Ranieri
Dott.ssa Marianna Palmisano

25/06/2026

WELCOME

09:30 - 10:30
Registration

10:30 - 11:30
Welcome address
Saluti istituzionali

INVITED SPEAKER I (Aula Magna)

11:30 - 12:05
Introduction: Prof.ssa Claudia Celletti
Speaker: Prof. Francesco Saverio Mennini
Professore di Economia Sanitaria ed Economia Politica (Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”).
Capo Dipartimento della programmazione, dei dispositivi medici, del farmaco e delle politiche in favore del SSN (Ministero della Salute).
Title: “Un nuovo sistema sanitario: la riforma in cammino”
Discussion

I ORAL SESSION (Aula Magna)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Maddalena De Maria Prof. Salvatore Caponnetto

12:05 - 13:05
Dott. Leonardo Maria Siena
Title: “Trends, characteristics and transparency of clinical trials for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections in intensive care units: a registry-based analysis, 2000-2025”
Dott. Mario Cesare Nurchis
Title: “Socioeconomic Context and the Effectiveness of Organised HPV Screening: A Geospatial Cross-Sectional Study in ASL Roma 2”
Dott. Riccardo Serraino
Title: “Impact of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in patients with hematological diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis”
Prof.ssa Carmela Belardo
Title: “Early Life Social Isolation Stress: Neuropsychiatric and Neurosensory Alterations and the Therapeutic Effect of S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)”

 

I ORAL SESSION (Aula 101)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Elisabetta Mantuano e Prof. Alessio Gili

12:05 - 13:05
Prof.ssa Sonia Missiroli
Title: “Dissecting the role of the PML-NLRP3-P2X7R axis in colon cancer”
Dott. Gennaro Musella
Title: “Cold atmospheric plasma impairs migration of oral squamous cell carcinoma cells: pilot study”
Dott.ssa Eleonora Pace
Title: “P53 reactivation increases the expression of Natural Killer cells (NK) activating-receptor ligands in TPC1 cell line: a potential strategy to enhancing anti-thyroid cancer innate immunity response”
Prof.ssa Graziella Di Grezia
Title: “Decoupling Breast Density and Background Parenchymal Enhancement: Distinct Pathways for Bone and Vascular Risk Assessment”


13:05 - 14:35
Lunch break & poster session

 

II ORAL SESSION (Aula Magna)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Rosellina Margherita Mancina e Prof. Vincenzo Mattei

14:35 - 15:35
Dott.ssa Deamira Patrone
Title: “Multilineage Differentiating Stress Enduring (MUSE) stem cells as an innovative in vitro cellular model to study mood and psychotic disorders”
Prof.ssa Maria Grazia Cerrito
Title: “Extracellular vesicle–associated proteins as functional biomarkers for early breast cancer detection”
Prof.ssa Nicla Romano
Title: “Icefish hypertrophy pathways as translational models for human heart disease”
Prof. Emanuele Fabbrizi
Title: “Ultra-Large Virtual Screening and Medicinal Chemistry Optimization for the Discovery of Isoform-Selective Covalent and Non-Covalent NADPH Oxidase Inhibitors with Applications in Cancer and Neuroprotection”

II ORAL SESSION (Aula 101)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Lucia Memè e Prof. Alfredo De Rosa

14:35 - 15:35
Dott. Marco Berardini
Title: “Use of Immediate Intermediate Conical Hybrid Abutment: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes In 25 consecutive Cases”
Prof.ssa Claudia Salerno  
Title: “Severe Infraocclusion of a Second Primary Molar in Early Childhood: Surgical Management and Space Maintenance”
Prof. Nicola Cirillo
Title: “Diagnostic Accuracy of CoTreat, a Multimodal Artificial Intelligence Platform, in the Detection and Classification of Oral Mucosal Diseases”
Prof. Emanuele Ambu
Title: “Use of Hydraulic Calcium Silicate Cements for treatment of part of roots lost for reabsorptions or iatrogenic mistakes”
 

INVITED SPEAKER II (Aula Magna)

15:35 - 16:10
Introduction: Prof. Valentino Bezzerri
Speaker: Prof. Robert Nisticò
Professore Ordinario di Farmacologia (Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata”).
Presidente dell’Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco.
Title: “La sfida farmaceutica: Coniugare innovazione, accesso e sostenibilità”
Discussion


16:10 - 16:40
Coffee break

III ORAL SESSION (Aula Magna)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Virginia Campani e Prof. Giovanni Bellomo

16:40 - 17:40
Prof. Mario Frasca
Title: “Hypogammaglobulinemia and infections in patients with multiple sclerosis treated with anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies”
Prof. Mario Gaio  
Title: “Impact of Social Media-Driven Drug Misuse on Pharmacovigilance Reporting: A Time-Series Analysis of Diphenhydramine Abuse in FAERS”
Prof.ssa Nunzia Balzano
Title: “Safety of Lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan: A Disproportionality Analysis of Real-world Data collected in the European Pharmacovigilance Database Eudravigilance”
Prof. Ciro Pentella
Title: “The onset of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) with the use of decongestant agents: a European pharmacovigilance analysis”


III ORAL SESSION (Aula 101)

Chairs: Prof. Fabrizio Urraro e Prof. Marco Tofani

16:40 - 17:40
Prof.ssa Daniela De Bartolo  
Title: “Immersive Neuroaesthetic Virtual Reality Enhances Upper Limb Recovery After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Preliminary Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial”
Prof.ssa Francesca Calò  
Title: “An integrated cephalometric and ultrasonographic investigation of growing patients' vertical face growth pattern and masseter muscle morphology”
Dott.ssa Nicole Feverati
Title: “Development of a Digital Twin Model Based on Circulating microRNA Profiles for Personalized Medicine in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer”
Dott.ssa Zaira Spinello  
Title: “Ferritin nanoparticles as strategic delivery tools for human organotypic brain slices: a proof-of-concept study”

I PITCH SESSION (Aula Magna)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Antonella Messore e Prof. Stefano Dugheri

17:40 - 18:20
Dott.ssa Raffaella Di Napoli  
Title: “Neuropsychiatric disorders during treatment for ADHD with atomoxetine and methylphenidate a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials”
Dott.ssa Carmela Gagliarde  
Title: “Mechanistic insights of the dysfunctional impact of micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) on human gut health”
Dott. Luigi Di Costanzo
Title: “Alectinib and pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review of case reports and case series”
Dott.ssa Giuliana Federico  
Title: “The impact of endometriosis on work-related outcomes: a systematic review”
Prof.ssa Cristina Scavone  
Title: “Ocular disorders during the treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies”
Dott. Luca Fania  
Title: “Post-pandemic acceleration of scabies in a tertiary dermatology Center in Italy: evidence of a structural epidemiological shift”
 

I PITCH SESSION (Aula 101)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Laura Iacorossi e Prof. Michele Ribolsi

17:40 - 18:20
Dott.ssa Carmela Ramondino  
Title: “Functional validation of a novel ATM variant in a patient with multiple melanoma: implications for personalized prevention and treatment”
Dott.ssa Nicoletta Giordano  
Title: “Biparametric versus multiparametric MRI for VI-RADS assessment of bladder cancer: impact of radiologist expertise in a single-center retrospective study”
Dott.ssa Mara Bortesi
Title: “Clinical Risk Assessment in the Pathology Laboratory of Reggio Emilia: FMEA/FMECA Analysis”
Dott. Pasquale Angrisani  
Title: “Hyaluronic Acid and Nano-Microstructured Silicon Dioxide Gel as an Adjunct in Root Canal Irrigation: A Proposal for Enhanced Lubrication, Cleansing and Antimicrobial Activity”
Dott. Diego Piatti  
Title: “Instrumental assessment of dynamic postural stability and gait in patients with incomplete spinal cord injury during straight and curved pathways”
Dott.ssa Ludovica Vittoria Laino  
Title: “Acute pancreatitis following vortioxetine use: a disproportionality analysis using data from the EudraVigilance database”

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26/06/2026

INVITED SPEAKER III (Aula Magna)

09:30 - 10:05
Introduction: Prof.ssa Giuseppina Catanzaro
Speaker: Prof. Francesco Locatelli
Professore Ordinario di Pediatria (Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore).
Direttore del Dipartimento di Ematologia e Oncologia Pediatrica, IRCCS Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù.
Title: “Oltre l’oncoematologia: gli ambiti innovativi di applicazione delle cellule CAR T”
Discussion

IV ORAL SESSION (Aula Magna)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Emanuela Grassilli e Prof. Danilo Ranieri

10:05 - 11:20
Prof.ssa Rosellina Margherita Mancina
Title: “The beneficial effect of PNPLA3 148M downregulation on MASLD is mediated by CGI-58/PNPLA2”
Dott.ssa Giada Mele
Title: “Targeting AURKA to overcome radioresistance in fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma"
Prof.ssa Sonia Distante  
Title: “A Chronic model of Experimental IBD reveals sarcopenia and long.term motor dysfunction”
Prof.ssa Rita Scarcello
Title: “SUMOylation as a modulator of Ataxin-7 aggregation in HEK-293T cells”
Dott. Matteo Serano
Title: “Transgenic overexpression of miR-486 ameliorates muscle function in a mouse model of Central Core Disease”


IV ORAL SESSION (Aula 101)

Chairs: Prof.ssa Emanuela Paldino e Prof. Giuseppe Migliara

10:05 - 11:20
Prof.ssa Alessandra Fusco
Title: “The role of Akkermansia muciniphila in the prevention and chemo-immunotherapy of H. pylori-associated gastric tumors”
Dott. Marco Crepaldi
Title: “Establishing METTL16 as a key regulator of GBM carcinogenesis”
Dott.ssa Angela Asquino
Title: “The soluble form of LAG-3 negatively impacts the clinical outcomes of (R/M) HNSCC patients receiving immunotherapy as first-line treatment”
Dott. Matteo Scanu
Title: “Age-Stratified Microbiome and Metabolite Signatures Reveal Critical Windows in Paediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder”
Dott. Antonio Maria D’Onofrio
Title: “Reduced Putamen Dopamine Transporter Availability Independently Predicts Major Depressive Disorder Diagnosis”


11:20 - 11:35
Coffee break - FINE DELLE VOTAZIONI (BEST ORAL E BEST POSTER)

INVITED SPEAKER IV (Aula Magna)
11:35 - 12:10
Introduction: Prof.ssa Lorenza Putignani
Speaker: Prof.ssa Anna Teresa Palamara
Direttore del Dipartimento Malattie Infettive, Istituto Superiore di Sanità.
Title: “Le ‘emergenze’ infettive e il loro impatto nell’era post COVID”
Discussion

II PITCH SESSION (Aula Magna)
Chairs: Prof.ssa Laura Iacorossi e Prof. Michele Ribolsi

12:10 - 12:55
Dott.ssa Chiara Marangelo
Title: “Probiotic Supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Modulates Gut Microbiota Composition and Metabolic Activity in Cesarean-Delivered Newborns”
Dott.ssa Veronica Folliero
Title: “Integrated genome-wide DNA methylome and transcriptome analysis reveals the first epigenetic mechanism of antibiotic resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii”
Dott.ssa Manuela Hristodor
Title: “Upregulation of senescence-driven epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers in Cystic Fibrosis airway epithelia”
Prof. Giorgio Malpeli
Title: “Unveiling GNA15's oncogenic role in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma metabolism”
Dott.ssa Fanny Pulcini
Title: “Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine:  Multilineage Differentiation Potential and Self-Assembly Properties”
Dott.ssa Anna Citarella  
Title: “Environmental Impact of Bisphenol A on Healthy Mammary Epithelium: Implications for Breast Cancer”

 

II PITCH SESSION (Aula 101)
Chairs: Prof.ssa Annamaria Mascolo e Prof. Stefano Tomassi

12:10 - 12:55
Dott. Rezaei Mozhdeh
Title: “PEA-OXA restores cognitive impairments associated with vitamin D deficiency-dependent alterations of the gut”
Prof.ssa Alexia Koukopoulos
Title: “Clinical and Prognostic Relevance of Cycle Pattern Recognition in Bipolar Disorder: A Further Step Toward Personalised Treatment Pathways?”
Dott. Antonio Sciurti
Title: “Evaluation of Polygenic Risk Scores for Cancer-Specific Mortality: An Analysis of UK Biobank Data”
Dott. Giuseppe Ambrosio
Title: “Ultrasound Radiomics for the Characterization of Small Hyperechoic Renal Masses: A Preliminary Experience”
Dott.ssa Emanuela Berrino
Title: “Design of fluorescent organic nanoparticles for multiplexed immunoassays”
Dott. Emanuele Scala
Title: “Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis: possible role of IL-34 in skin homeostasis”

AWARD AND CLOSING CEREMONY (Aula Magna)

12:55 - 13:15
Awards for the best oral presentation and the best poster  

13:15 - 13:30
Final greetings
Prof. Francesco Rossi