Inauguration of the 2nd level Master's Program in “Microscopia e Metodologie Analitiche Correlate in Biologia e Neurobiologia: studi tossicologici e consulenze aziendali”

The event represents a moment of high scientific value for the University, aimed at presenting an excellent educational path that combines advanced biological research, biophysics, and industrial applications.

The day will open with institutional greetings from Professor Cristina Campiglio (Deputy Vice Rector) and Professor Antonio Torroni (Director of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology "L. Spallanzani").
The guest of honor will be introduced by Professor Marco Biggiogera, who will present the Lectio Magistralis entitled "What the Eyes Don't See: The Story of a Piece of Glass and the Rainbow" given by Professor Alberto Diaspro, an internationally renowned figure in biophysics and nanoscopy.

Full Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Genoa and Research Director of  Nanoscopy at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), a center of excellence for advanced technological research, his work is characterized by pioneering achievements: in 1999 he created the first Italian multiphoton microscope, followed in 2000 by the creation of a hybrid artificial "nanobiorobot."
In 2008, he also directed the design and construction of the first Italian infrastructure dedicated to nanoscopy at IIT. He was awarded the 2024 Enrico Fermi Prize and was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2024).

Afterwards, the official presentation of the Master's program will be held by the coordinator, Professor Maria Grazia Bottone.