- Apr 12, 2025
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We’re proud to congratulate our Master’s student Jody Mori on his graduation in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology!
🧪 His thesis, titled “Synthesis of Benzimidazole Derivatives as Agonists of the AMP-Activated Protein Kinase (AMPK),” was carried out under the supervision of Prof. Simona Rapposelli and Dr. Lorenzo Raffellini. 📚
👏 The thesis committee praised his outstanding academic journey and thesis work — a truly remarkable achievement!
Wishing Jody all the best for the future, both in research and beyond! 🚀
- Mar 30, 2025
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From March 24-26, our team members Fabio and Italo attended M.I.C.e.R.Co. – the 3rd Meeting of the Italian C. elegans Research Community at the Mario Negri Institute, Milan (Italy).
🧬 March 24: Hands-on theoretical-practical workshop on C. elegans in biomedical and pharmacological research.
📢 March 25-26: Engaging talks and discussions.
📌 Fabio presented a poster: “Phenotypic screening of SG-compounds as autophagy promoters in a C. elegans model of AD: a multiparametric analysis”
A huge thank you to the organizing committee – Luisa Diomede, Carmina Natale, Margherita Romeo, and Maria Monica Barzago – for putting together such a fantastic event! 👏
It was an incredible opportunity to share knowledge, connect with researchers, and contribute to the growing C. elegans community. Looking forward to future collaborations!
- Mar 23, 2025
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We are thrilled to celebrate the achievement of Dr. Italo Cirone, who has successfully obtained his Ph.D. in Science of Drugs and Bioactive Substances, graduating with honors!
📜 Thesis Title: "Targeting Protein-Protein Interactions with Novel Small Molecules: Phenotypical and Rational Approaches for Cancer Therapy" - under supervision of Professor Simona Rapposelli
Dr. Cirone’s research represents a significant step forward in the development of innovative Protein-protein interaction modulators for anti-cancer therapy. His dedication, scientific rigor, and passion for discovery will undoubtedly contribute to advancing the field.
Congratulations, Dr. Cirone! Wishing you continued success in your future endeavors. 🎉👏
