News
All the news and updates to keep you informed about the Department’s activities.
FaBiT’s research on nickel featured in La Repubblica
Stefano Ciurli and Barbara Zambelli, principal investigator and deputy principal investigator of the FaBiT-led PRIN 2026 NiXome project, discuss their research on the effects of nickel on human...
FaBiT Research on Neuroblastoma Recognised at the 18th Congress of the Italian Federation of Life Sciences (FISV)
Sara Aloisi received the 2026 FISV Young Researchers Award for a study published in Cell Reports, while Suleman Khan Zadran received the award for best oral presentation.
Call for applications for admission to the Collegio Superiore’s International PhD College
If you are enrolled in a PhD programme at the University of Bologna, you can participate in complementary research activities and obtain the Collegio Superiore Diploma. Deadline: 4 November.
The Active Ingredient Where and When It Is Needed: New Smart Medicines with the ERC ReLiEF Project
FaBiT researcher Serena Bertone has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant for ReLiEF, a project developing new systems for the targeted delivery of active ingredients.
Kelly Chibale Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Bologna
Kelly Chibale will receive an Honorary Doctorate in Biotechnological, Biocomputational, Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences for developing new drugs against diseases affecting Africa.
Do you travel around Bologna and district?
You can purchase a subsidised annual pass for TPER buses until 15 December 2026, subject to the availability of funds.
The call for Great-ER is open!
Take part in the free, 12-month advanced incubation programme, designed to support the development of deep tech research-based business projects. Apply by 23 September.
Course: “BEYOND RESEARCH - Tools and strategies for transforming research into innovation”
Learn the tools and skills to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Join this introductory entrepreneurship course, organised in collaboration with Almacube. Register by 20 September.
Grants towards rent for students living away from home for the 2025/26 academic year
If your ISEE is no higher than €20,000, you can apply for the MUR grant. Please remember to complete the self-certification form. Deadline: 24 July 2026
From data to decision 2026
A course designed to help you understand data science and data-driven decision-making. Enrol on the course by 7 September.
Recipharm Italia Award 2026
An award-winning Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry thesis focused on the development of innovative omeprazole formulations for pediatric use within the PharmTechLab research activities.
Call for Applications for PhD Programs
For PhD programs starting in autumn 2026, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026.