Radiotherapy of the Future: Findings and Outlook from the CNR Workshop in Pisa

On March 12 and 13, 2026, a workshop dedicated to advanced radiation therapy and new diagnostic techniques in oncology was held at the CNR Research Area in Pisa, organized as part of the PNRR Tuscany Health Ecosystem (THE) – Spoke 1 project.Two intensive days featuring 35 presentations by international experts and project leaders who outlined […]

Anna Maria Bernini: structural funds to guarantee resources even after the PNRR

Up to 2,000 researchers could be hired by public research institutions and universities thanks to €60.7 million in annual funding from the Ministry of University and Research. Minister Anna Maria Bernini has signed the implementing decrees for the extraordinary plan to recruit and promote research personnel provided for in the 2026 Budget Law. Of the […]

Conference “Tuscany: a healthcare system of excellence, attracting investment and talent mobility in Europe”

The seminar Tuscany: a Healthcare System of Excellence, Attracting Investment and Talent Mobility in Europe, held on February 25 at the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), focused on the role of regions in creating effective healthcare ecosystems, bringing together the perspectives of public authorities, universities, research centers, European networks, and the private sector. Particular […]

Guidance documents developed by spoke 5 now available

As part of the activities of spoke 5, an analysis was carried out on the management of health data in the health sector.Two guidance documents were then drawn up and made available for consultation here: https://tuscanyhealthecosystem.it/en/spoke-5/

Publication of the book “Health Community Lab. A co-creation model for social and healthcare innovation in Tuscany”

In a context of pressure on the National Health Service, marked by aging, chronic conditions, and inequalities, the book proposes a paradigm shift towards a health ecosystem capable of integrating social, economic, environmental, and cultural determinants. At the heart of this innovation are Health Community Labs (HCLs), participatory models based on co-creation and a capability […]

New resources to ensure continuity for PNRR projects

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, […]

Spoke 1 – Workshop on Advanced Radiation Therapy 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, […]

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 […]