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 […]

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, […]

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, […]