Workshop on advanced radiotherapy and diagnostics in oncology, Pisa, March 12-13, 2026

Cancer treatment remains one of the most complex challenges for modern healthcare systems. Although radiotherapy continues to play a central role in the treatment of more than half of cancer patients, increasing clinical complexity and expanding biological knowledge are driving the need for new therapeutic paradigms. Advanced radiation delivery techniques, innovative diagnostic tools, new radiopharmaceuticals, […]

At the service of research: an article by Alessandra Petrucci

An article by Alessandra Petrucci entitled “At the service of research” was published in the January 2026 issue of Panorama della Sanità. “Health data is an invaluable resource for scientific research. The EHDs aims to make it accessible and interoperable, paving the way for new discoveries and more effective health policies.” This is how Professor […]

White papers on the impact of research in the Spoke 10 territory are now available

The documents, available here, describe the impact of Spoke 10 – Public Health on the territory. The first, “Measuring and managing performance in the Tuscan healthcare ecosystem. People, processes, and policies,” presents a comprehensive overview of the region’s healthcare reforms and the decision-support tools designed to improve policy-making, management, and service delivery throughout Tuscany.The second, “The […]

The Tuscan Life Sciences Ecosystem. Industry, Innovation, Skills

We would like to highlight the event “The Tuscan Life Sciences Ecosystem: Industry, Innovation, Skills” organized by Confindustria Toscana, Digital Innovation Hub Toscana, and the University of Florence, which will be held on December 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Via Valfonda 9, Florence, at the headquarters of Confindustria Toscana Centro e Costa.The event will be […]

Innovation ecosystems: how the PNRR brings research to the local level

There is an Italy that experiments, builds networks, and seeks to transform research into a driver of development. It is the Italy of the 11 innovation ecosystems funded by the PNRR, a widespread laboratory that, between 2022 and 2026, will invest around €1.5 billion to bring universities, businesses, and territories closer together. At the heart […]

THE-Tuscany Health Ecosystem, Spoke 10: results and future prospects

On November 19, the final workshop of the PNRR project “THE – Tuscany Health Ecosystem” was held at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, providing an opportunity for discussion dedicated to presenting the results achieved and the future prospects of the initiative. The event was attended by the School’s working groups involved in Spoke 10, […]

November 24, webinar: Applications of occupational and rehabilitation exoskeletons

The webinar series THE TALK will discuss “Applications of exoskeletons for occupational and rehabilitation purposes” on Monday, November 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exoskeletons are currently one of the most promising technologies in wearable robotics: on the one hand, they promote functional recovery in rehabilitation programs, and on the other, they support human […]

Startups and Life Sciences: a look at the Tuscan ecosystem

Working Paper No. 16/2025 of the Department of Economics and Business Sciences of the University of Florence is now online. It was produced by the University in collaboration with the Digital Innovation Hub Toscana of the Confindustria System, as part of THE Tuscany Health Ecosystem. The research analyzes the characteristics and trends of innovative startups […]