CellHit: a web server to predict and analyze drug responsiveness of cancer patients
Francesco Carli and Francesco Raimondi, researchers at the Bio@SNS Biology Laboratory, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa, are part of the research team that has developed the CellHit web server, a web-based platform designed to predict and analyze cancer patients’ drug responsiveness using transcriptomic data. CellHit provides precomputed predictions on TCGA samples and offers the ability […]
THE on Wired: the hidden intelligence of our gut, a silent dialogue with the brain
Wired Italy takes us into the heart of a study by THE Tuscany Health Ecosystem, with Prof. Tommaso Pizzorusso and Paola Tognini, revealing how the microbiota affects mood, cognitive function and even seizures. In CDKL5-KO mice, early gut dysbiosis coincides with seizure onset.Intervening with antibiotics and healthy microbiota transplants realigns neuronal responses and dramatically reduces […]
Workshop “Standardization or by-design: what prospects for HTA,” June 13 in Pisa
As part of the THE project, a workshop entitled “Standardization or by-design: what perspectives for HTA,” sponsored by CIRHTA and the University of Pisa’s MANSAN Master’s program, in collaboration with the Order of Engineers of the Province of Pisa, was organized as part of the dissemination activities of the results.The workshop will be held on […]
Age-It and THE: selection of firms to co-design a proposal under MUR Notice 307 kicks off
Age-It Scarl and THE Scarl, implementing entities of PNRR interventions in the field of research and innovation, are launching an expression of interest to select private companies interested in participating in the co-design of a project proposal to apply for Notice 307 of the Ministry of University and Research (MUR), published on March 18, 2025. […]
May 6: Public event to disseminate results of the THE Cascade Calls projects, Spoke 8
On May 6, the Scuola Normale Superiore will host the public event to disseminate the results of the Cascade Calls projects, funded under the THE Ecosystem Spoke 8. At the following link all event details, program and registration link: https://www.sns.it/it/evento/spoke-8-bandi-cascata.
Imbalances in the gut microbiota are the cause of some neurodevelopmental disorders
The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, is a collaboration between Scuola Sant’Anna with the interdisciplinary Health Science Center, Scuola Normale Superiore with the Biology Laboratory, the University of Pisa, CNR and the Max Planck Institute in Berlin. CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) is a rare and severe genetic disease that predominantly affects girls, causing […]
Save the Date – THE event on October 28 and 29 in Florence
On October 28 and 29 an unmissable event with THE – Tuscany Health Ecosystem in the beautiful Stazione Leopolda in Florence. Mark the date and join us for two days full of innovation, networking and insights into the latest trends in the world of healthcare. A discussion with experts to discover cutting-edge projects and share […]
A study of science popularization
A coffee with Marco Ferrazzoli and David Vagni to explore the results of the study on the psychophysiology of science disclosure, just published in Plos One. A research coordinated by the National Research Council’s Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (CNR-Irib), conducted with the Population and Social Policy Research Institute (CNR-Irpps), the CNR Press Office […]
European Commission seeks contributions to enhance cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare providers
The Commission has launched a consultation on the Action Plan for the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. Published on 15 January 2025, the Action Plan is crucial to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats and contributes to the successful implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). By improving threat detection, preparedness, and […]
Revolutionary model for personal cancer treatment, AI can interpret the most suitable drug for the disease
The latest breakthrough comes thanks to researchers at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa. Raimondi: “Transferring knowledge from the laboratory to clinical trials.” What if Artificial Intelligence could identify the best drug for each individual cancer patient? Researchers at the Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa have developed a model that promises to revolutionize personalized medicine, […]
