Research Research Contributions

Research Contributions

The Department of Neurofarba carries out significant research activity, including at the international level, in both clinical and preclinical fields, in collaboration with the Careggi and Meyer University Hospitals. The Department benefits from national and international public funding, as well as private funding. In order to further strengthen this important activity, the Department expresses its interest in accepting charitable donations from public and private entities aimed at supporting the development of the Department’s various research lines.

The Council of the Department of Neurofarba, at its meeting of March 20, 2017, approved the following “Self-Regulation Code”, compliance with which is binding on the professors and researchers affiliated with the Department, as well as on donors. By using the forms provided below, donors formally undertake to comply with the aforementioned Code.

In particular, we are available to receive contributions for the following research activities:

Regional project for the early diagnosis and standardized management of pediatric Still’s disease

Scientific Coordinator: Gabriele Simonini

Project information

Regenerative medicine and surgical perspectives in the treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome
Scientific Coordinator: Antonino Morabito

Use of 3D technology in ophthalmic surgery

Scientific Coordinator: Fabrizio Giansanti

The aim of the project is to further investigate the advantages and limitations of current 3D visualization systems in ophthalmic surgical procedures involving both the anterior and posterior segments. In particular, there are several aspects that we believe deserve further study:

- The study of retinal phototoxicity in both anterior segment and posterior segment surgery, using both theoretical and applied models. Traditional microscope-based visualization will be compared with 3D system visualization.

- The use of 3D digital images offers considerable potential to improve visualization of the surgical field during procedures; further study is needed on digital filters to enhance visualization of intraocular structures during surgical maneuvers.

- The 3D system uses a high dynamic range camera directly connected to the operating microscope, which transmits overlaid images to a screen. The possibility of integrating on the same screen not only the various operating parameters (infusion pressure, proportional vacuum, cutting speed, etc.), but also the most advanced and useful imaging techniques during surgery (such as intraoperative optical coherence tomography), will be studied. The possibility for the surgeon to keep these different functions under control within the same visual field may improve the safety and effectiveness of procedures.

- Ergonomics in 3D visualization has not yet reached fully satisfactory levels of efficiency. Many of the systems currently in use have limitations related to the position of the surgeon, the surgical team, and the 3D display screen. Possible ergonomic improvements that may help perform surgery under the best possible conditions will be investigated.

- Evaluation of the 3D system in surgical teaching, both as support for university-level education and for use in training courses for already specialized surgeons.

The project will last one year.

Evaluation of the vestibular, auditory, and cognitive effects of the application of bone-conduction implantable prostheses and cochlear implants in hearing-impaired patients
Scientific Coordinator: Beatrice Giannoni

OPALE Project – Observatory on Perinatal Loss
PeaRL Joint Perinatal Research Laboratory, Department of NeuroFarBa.
Scientific Coordinator: Alfredo Vannacci

During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy and childbirth were particularly difficult times for Italian women, especially during the first months. The PeaRL Joint Perinatal Research Laboratory of the Department of NeuroFarBa, led by Prof. Alfredo Vannacci, proposes the OPALE project with the aim of assessing the psychological impact of the pandemic, restrictions, and the care received on the mental well-being of pregnant and postpartum women in cases of perinatal loss. OPALE integrates and takes over the activities of the national COVID-ASSESS project and the international COCOON project (Italian arm), into which these activities converge.

In particular, through this observatory we intend to further investigate the specific consequences of the pandemic in cases of perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death). The project falls within the scope of the perinatal clinical epidemiology activities conducted by the PeaRL Laboratory, with particular reference to prevention, therapy, and surveillance aspects related to the use of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Public notice of expression of interest for sponsorship of the project “Identification of a dedicated parenthood pathway in patients with Multiple Sclerosis”

Scientific Coordinator: Maria Pia Amato

Public notice

Expressions of interest received:

- Merck

- Novartis

Focus on glaucoma
The charitable contribution will be used for the study of the degenerative processes of glaucoma.
Scientific Coordinator: Fabrizio Giansanti

The role of 3D imaging in the preoperative planning of solid tumors in the pediatric population
Scientific Coordinator: Antonino Morabito

Organization and development of a ring test aimed at the HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis of EVOO volatiles
Scientific Coordinator: Nadia Mulinacci

In-depth study on the role of “Ophthalmologist and Orthoptist: key figures for integrated management of the ophthalmic patient”
Scientific Coordinator: Daniela Bacherini

- Study of the modulation of myocyte growth and differentiation and analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved

- Evaluation of the permeation of formulations on Caco-2 cells according to the ICH M9 guidelines
Scientific Coordinator: Cristina Luceri

Study of extracts of Asparagus racemosus: development of analytical methods aimed at chemical characterization
Scientific Coordinator: Nadia Mulinacci

Pending general University guidelines, the following form is proposed for those who intend to contribute to our research. Following this communication, the Department will send a declaration of acceptance and an extract of the approval resolution of the Department Council, as well as — after the contribution has been made — feedback on the actual methods of use of the contribution, in relation to the choices falling under the exclusive responsibility of the Scientific Coordinator, in compliance with the purposes for which the contribution was provided.

Last update

15.03.2026

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