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The Department of NEUROFARBA carries out significant research activities, including at international level, in both clinical and preclinical fields, in collaboration with Careggi and Meyer University Hospitals. The Department benefits from national and international public funding, as well as private funding. In order to further strengthen these important activities, the Department is willing to accept donations from public and private entities aimed at supporting and advancing the Department’s various research lines.
At its meeting of 20 March 2017, the NEUROFARBA Department Council approved the following “Code of Self-Regulation”, compliance with which is mandatory for professors and researchers belonging to the Department, as well as for funding bodies. By using the forms provided below, funding bodies formally agree to comply with this Code.
In particular, we are available to accept contributions for the following research projects:
European Drug Emergencies Network (EURO-DEN Plus)
Scientific Coordinator: Guido Mannaioni
The European Drug Emergencies Network (EURO-DEN Plus) is a European clinical-toxicological surveillance network that collects, in a standardised manner, data on Emergency Department presentations due to acute toxicity from psychoactive substances.
The project enables the monitoring of patterns of substance use, clinical manifestations, treatments and outcomes, providing comparable data across different European centres and contributing to epidemiological surveillance and scientific research in the field of drug-related emergencies.
Regional project for the early diagnosis and standardised management of paediatric Still’s Disease
Scientific Coordinator: Gabriele Simonini
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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 investigate the advantages and limitations of current 3D visualisation systems in ophthalmic surgical procedures involving both the anterior and posterior segments. In particular, several aspects are considered worthy of further investigation:
- The study of retinal phototoxicity in both anterior-segment and posterior-segment surgery, using both theoretical and applied models. Conventional microscope-based visualisation will be compared with 3D visualisation systems.
- The use of 3D digital imaging offers considerable potential for improving visualisation of the surgical field during procedures; the use of digital filters to improve visualisation of intraocular structures during surgical manoeuvres will therefore be investigated.
- The 3D system uses a high dynamic range camera directly connected to the operating microscope, which transmits superimposed images to a display. The project will investigate the possibility of integrating into the same display not only the various surgical parameters (infusion pressure, proportional vacuum, cutting speed, etc.), but also the most advanced imaging techniques useful during surgery, such as intraoperative optical coherence tomography. The possibility for the surgeon to monitor these different functions within the visual field may improve the safety and effectiveness of surgical procedures.
- Ergonomics in 3D visualisation has not yet reached fully satisfactory levels of efficiency. Many systems currently in use have limitations related to the positioning of the surgeon, the surgical team and the 3D display. Possible ergonomic improvements will therefore be investigated in order to facilitate surgical procedures under the best possible conditions.
- Evaluation of the 3D system in surgical education, both as a tool for university teaching and for training courses aimed at already specialised surgeons.
The project will have a duration of one year.
Assessment of vestibular, auditory and cognitive effects of bone-conduction implantable hearing devices and cochlear implants in patients with hearing loss
Scientific Coordinator: Beatrice Giannoni
OPALE Project – Observatory on Perinatal Loss
PeaRL Joint Laboratory for Perinatal Research, NEUROFARBA Department.
Scientific Coordinator: Alfredo Vannacci
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnancy and childbirth were particularly difficult periods for women in Italy, especially during the first months. The PeaRL Joint Laboratory for Perinatal Research of the NEUROFARBA Department, coordinated by Prof. Alfredo Vannacci, proposes the OPALE project, aimed at assessing the psychological impact of the pandemic, restrictions and healthcare received on the mental wellbeing of pregnant and postpartum women experiencing perinatal loss. OPALE integrates and incorporates 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 aim to investigate the specific consequences of the pandemic in cases of perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death). The project falls within the clinical perinatal epidemiology activities carried out by the PeaRL Laboratory, with particular reference to prevention, treatment and surveillance related to the use of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Public Notice for expressions of interest in sponsoring the Project “Identification of a dedicated pathway to parenthood for patients with Multiple Sclerosis”
Scientific Coordinator: Maria Pia Amato
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Focus on glaucoma
The donation will be used to study degenerative processes in glaucoma.
Scientific Coordinator: Fabrizio Giansanti
The role of 3D imaging in the preoperative planning of solid tumours in the paediatric population
Scientific Coordinator: Antonino Morabito
Organisation and development of a ring test aimed at HS-SPME-GC-MS analysis of volatile compounds in EVOO
Scientific Coordinator: Nadia Mulinacci
Further investigation into the role of “Ophthalmologist and Orthoptist: key professionals for the integrated management of ophthalmic patients”
Scientific Coordinator: Daniela Bacherini
- Study of the modulation of myocyte growth and differentiation and analysis of the molecular mechanisms involved
- Assessment of formulation permeability in Caco-2 cells according to ICH M9 guidelines
Scientific Coordinator: Cristina Luceri
Study of extracts of Asparagus racemosus: development of analytical methods aimed at the chemical characterization
Scientific Coordinator: Nadia Mulinacci
Communicating Smart Glasses
Scientific Coordinator: Gianni Virgili
Pending general guidelines from the University, the following form is proposed for those wishing to contribute to our research. Upon receipt of such communication, the Department will issue a declaration of acceptance and an extract from the Department Council resolution approving the contribution, as well as – following receipt of the donation – a report on how the contribution was actually used, in accordance with decisions falling under the exclusive responsibility of the Scientific Coordinator and in compliance with the purposes for which the contribution was provided.
For further information, please contact:
Emilia Matteucci
Elisabetta Niccolai
Nicola Roselli
