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RAISE at the scientific event New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials

Posted on 21 February 202521 February 2025 by admin

On February 19, 2025, the networking event “New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials” took place in the Blue Hall of the CNR Research Area in Genoa (Corso F. M. Perrone 24 complex). This scientific dialogue, organized by CNR-SCITEC and UniGe, focused on advanced functional materials and their numerous applications in energy, electronics, medicine, industry, cultural heritage, and sustainability.

The event was attended by the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry (DCCI), the Department of Civil, Chemical and Environmental Engineering (DICCA), the Department of Physics (DIFI), the Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences (DISTAV) of the University of Genoa, along with the ‘Giulio Natta’ Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies (SCITEC) of the CNR.

Following the institutional greetings, a series of short presentations (Pitch) on ‘Research and Materials’ were delivered, where speakers discussed the current state of the art of research on innovative materials in their respective institutes. These presentations complemented by 46 posters and 26 abstracts put up by researchers in the venue fostering further discussions and opportunities for discussion among participants.

The event then featured contributions from local stakeholders with a focus on research, development and innovation. In this session, Cristina Battaglia, RAISE Programme Manager, and Marco Faimali, Director of CNR-IAS and Spoke 3 coordinator, delivered a presentation titled ‘Ecosystem RAISE – results and perspectives’, highlighting the significance of the ecosystem within the Ligurian territory and showcased some of the innovative technologies developed to date.
‘TheEvent New Challenges in Advanced Functional Materials event was a truly valuable and productive opportunity for discussion and exchange,’ commented Cristina Battaglia. ‘There were many testimonials and collaboration opportunities, and many extisting connections between SCITEC, the University of Genoa, and innovation players in the area. For the RAISE ecosystem, which SCITEC already plays a leading role, this event provided a valuable occasion to present ongoing and future activities and build new partnerships”.

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RAISE renews its partnership in 2025 for the Genoa selection of the FameLab Italy public outreach initiative

Posted on 12 February 202512 February 2025 by admin

FameLab is a special and original event to promote research activities, a platform and international meeting point for young researchers, and an opportunity for training in some of the most effective public speaking techniques.

Created in 2005 by the Cheltenham Science Festival, FameLab has been held in Italy since 2012, thanks to the national coordinator Psiquadro S.c.a.r.l. Impresa sociale. It has reached 28 cities and involved over 1,500 young researchers, through a collaboration with more than 200 cultural partners, including universities, research institutes, public institutions, science communication companies, museums, and media partners.

The 2025 edition of FameLab Italy will involve 8 cities (Ancona, Bari, Camerino, Catania, Cosenza, Ferrara, Genoa, and Trieste) where the 16 finalists will be selected to participate in the national final scheduled for September 27 in Perugia. The winner of FameLab Italy 2025 will qualify for the FameLab International final, which will take place in November 2025.

The Genoa selection, coordinated by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), in collaboration with the National Research Council (CNR), INFN Genoa, University of Genoa, Festival della Scienza Association, Genoa Aquarium, La Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi, Giacomo Doria Natural History Museum, Educational Museum Association, RAISE, Associazione Dottorandi e Dottori di ricerca Italiani di Genova (ADI), and Scientificast, is open not only to competitors from scientific, medical, and engineering fields, but also to competitors from the humanities (check the detailed requirements) who use scientific methods, theories, and data in their research and will discuss them in their talks.

To participate in the Genoa selection, you must register via the form by Monday, May 5.

Two pre-selections and one final are scheduled:
– Pre-selection 1: Tuesday, May 6 at 9:30 AM at the Auditorium of the Genoa Aquarium;
– Pre-selection 2: Wednesday, May 7 at 9:30 AM at the Auditorium of the Giacomo Doria Museum of Natural History;
– Final: Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 PM at La Claque Theatre.

The top two winners of the Genoa selection of FameLab will gain access to a national Masterclass, a science communication training workshop that will take place in person from June 13 to 15, 2025, in Perugia.

The finalists will then compete in the National Final, which will be held in Perugia on September 27, 2025.

For aspiring competitors of FameLab Italy 2025, six free online training sessions are scheduled:
– 3 mini-masterclasses on February 19, March 19, and April 9, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
– 3 open sessions on March 12, March 26, and April 2, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

All sessions are free of charge with mandatory registration.

The RAISE website is enriched with a new section dedicated to scientific publications

Posted on 21 January 202522 January 2025 by admin

Starting from January 2025, the institutional website of the Ligurian innovation ecosystem RAISE offers a section entirely dedicated to scientific publications, which includes articles published in conference proceedings, scientific journals and books.

The publications, already present on conference websites, industry journals and reference academic databases, are therefore also promoted through the institutional website and on RAISE’s social channels.

Starting from the launch of this section, it will be possible to link content from the News section, where the results are summarised, to the Publications section, for users who wish to understand deeper, thanks to reading the entire scientific document.

For those who access the Scientific Publications section directly, it is possible to explore the content organized by Spoke, choose the article of interest, and then view its detailed information.

For each text, a series of information is indicated: title, list of authors with institution of affiliation, Spoke of RAISE, abstract and direct link to access the full text.

All contents are in Open Access mode, to ensure greater sharing of knowledge.

The main objective of this initiative is to enhance the dissemination of scientific results, promoting information exchange interdisciplinary collaboration within the academic and scientific community.

The section contains an initial list of publications produced from the beginning of the project until November 2024. Over the next few weeks, further publications from 2024 will be progressively added, followed by those relating to 2025.

The launch of this new area is part of the multi-channel strategy of dissemination and valorization of the results produced by the RAISE ecosystem.

As highlighted by both President Barbara Alemanni and Programme Manager Cristina Battaglia, also during the conference of October 25 2024 on the occasion of the RAISE Village, scientific publications are an important result of RAISE, both for the initial ones that describe methods, experiments and preliminary results, and for the more advanced ones, which present more consolidated results of the project.

The variety of international conferences and journals contributes to the impact of RAISE innovation in a broader international context.

Visit the new section dedicated to scientific publications.

RAISE Liguria all’assemblea pubblica di Confindustria Genova

Posted on 6 December 20246 December 2024 by admin

Si è tenuta giovedì 5 dicembre, presso la sede di Ansaldo Energia, l’assemblea pubblica di Confindustria Genova “Ragionevoli Certezze”, in cui si sono date risposte pragmatiche alle ipercomplessità delle trasformazioni che riguardano società, economia, politica e saperi.

Quattro i macro aspetti tematici che sono stati affrontati dai relatori:
– i trend demografici;
– il progresso scientifico e tecnologico;
– il mondo globale;
– il fabbisogno energetico.

All’assemblea ha partecipato attivamente la Programme Manager di RAISE, Cristina Battaglia, che ha fornito il proprio contributo nella seconda tavola rotonda della giornata, intitolata “Seconda Certezza: il progresso scientifico e tecnologico”.

Cristina Battaglia ha infatti illustrato la vision del Progetto RAISE ed il percorso che l’Ecosistema sta seguendo, attraverso una perfetta integrazione del mondo delle aziende private, con quello degli enti di ricerca e degli IRCCS.

Dalla collaborazione tra entità differenti, ma guidate da un’unione di intenti finalizzata al progresso tecnologico e sociale, si stanno sviluppando prodotti, processi e competenze. Proprio le persone e le competenze hanno rappresentato il fil rouge che ha guidato l’intera assemblea.

Il Progetto RAISE ha saputo attrarre e reclutare al suo interno circa 250 giovani ricercatrici e ricercatori, un capitale umano altamente specializzato, che attraverso la collaborazione tra l’ecosistema ed il tessuto imprenditoriale ligure, potrà diventare un’inestimabile risorsa per il mercato del lavoro regionale e nazionale.

Una ragionevole certezza è che quando le imprese del territorio si alleano con le istituzioni di ricerca su temi all’avanguardia come la robotica e l’intelligenza artificiale, la Liguria sa essere protagonista ed in grado di vincere competizioni come quella che ha portato all’avvio di RAISE, con un approccio all’innovazione che mette al centro il benessere e la salute delle persone ed una visione attenta all’etica ed all’accesso democratico e consapevole alle nuove tecnologie.

Sulla base di questa ragionevole certezza è importante ora avviare tutte le iniziative per valorizzare le capacità e le competenze tecnologiche sul territorio, anche quelle attratte attraverso il PNRR, attivando un programma di placement dei ricercatori in cui coinvolgere tutte le imprese del nostro territorio.

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RAISE at MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome

Posted on 28 November 202429 November 2024 by admin

From 15 to 17 November 2024, the final event of the digital exhibition RAISE The Future took place at the iconic MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts, one of the main Italian museums dedicated to contemporary art, designed by architect Zaha Hadid.

From 28 September to 1 December, RAISE The Future offers, as part of the ROMA FOTOGRAFIA – FUTURE, a series of digital images co-created with AI and inspired by the projects and research activities underway within the RAISE ecosystem.

A unique and innovative way to disseminate the scenarios of use of technologies, the new digital services, the innovations of RAISE. In four periods, 52 images co-created by the CNR with the RAISE Communication team (Spoke 5) using the artificial intelligence tool Midjourney were created and presented in six of the most prestigious museums in Rome and at Fiumicino Airport.

In the Corner space, in front of the main entrance of the museum, all 52 digital images were exhibited, on the themes of the smart and inclusive city, environmental care with eco-robotics, personalized and assisted healthcare with technology and the smart port. In addition, the Communication team created an ad hoc video with CNR-ITD, to present the “backstage” of the co-creation of images with AI tools, showing its potential, but also the fundamental contribution of human imagination and creativity. The space was set up with the scenography of the four main themes of RAISE and researchers and technologists took turns over three days to present some of the activities underway within RAISE and some of the results achieved with practical demonstrations.

Marco Faimali, director of CNR-IAS, coordinator of RAISE Spoke 3, welcomed the schools on the first day of the event, with a presentation aimed at showing how, starting from the photographic scenarios, important results have already been achieved, documented with the support of short videos.

The event attracted 1346 people, with a peak in attendance on Sunday morning (over 200 in the first two hours of opening), who greatly appreciated the images created for RAISE The Future, some of which were also available as printed postcards. The numerous visitors, of various ages, were also actively involved in the demonstrations by RAISE researchers and were able to directly ask questions about the activities presented.

In particular, visitors were able to try out wearable sensors, on seats or even placed inside a jar of spreadable cream (to measure the muscle strength of those who open it) and learn about some of the activities underway in the field of intelligent environments applied to personalized health (Spoke 2). Visitors were able to touch with their hands the tools that allow citizens to take samples, even by boat or diving (“citizen science”, ETT, Spoke 3), see the barnacles “live” and learn how they are studied by the people of RAISE, with the support of images analyzed with artificial intelligence algorithms, in environmental monitoring activities (Spoke 3), understand how even a seismograph can be used to protect the coasts from extreme events (early warning, Spoke 3) and be informed about innovative solutions for wifi networks and sensors used in the field of eco-robotics (WSense, Spoke 3). Some issues related to the safety and management of port logistics were also explored, thanks to demos on the use of drones to identify radioactive materials on ships arriving in ports. The company AiTek presented solutions dedicated to the world of port logistics, based on advanced AI techniques that make gate in/gate out procedures at port terminals and logistics hubs safer and more efficient (Spoke 4).

The public was also able to see the contents of what was presented at the Festival della Scienza inside the RAISE Cube: 12 3D models of RAISE, narrated in an engaging way by two humanoid robots, namely Pepper and R1.

Maria Cristina Valeri, president of the Roma Fotografia association, which organized ROMA FOTOGRAFIA – FUTURE, expressed great satisfaction for the success of the event at the MAXXI, hoping for a continuation of the collaboration with RAISE for other communication and public engagement activities.

The photos of the digital exhibition RAISE The Future will be exhibited until December 1, 2024 in Rome, in the six selected museums and at Fiumicino airport. The catalog can be consulted online.

Special thanks to ETT for the setup and support in the presentation of the projects.

The projects of RAISE Spokes at the IIT stand at the Humanoids 2024 Conference

Posted on 27 November 202427 November 2024 by admin

From November 22 to 24, 2024, the IEEE-RAS International Conference on Humanoid Robots (Humanoids 2024) was held in Nancy, France. This international event hosted scientific contributions, workshop and tutorial proposals in the field of humanoid robotics, accompanied by a broad industrial exhibition and public outreach activities. Key initiatives included technological demonstrations by more than thirty exhibitors, robotic competitions, and a debate on the role of artificial intelligence in cognitive robotics.

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) set up an exhibition stand at Humanoids 2024 where various research groups showcased advanced results and innovative applications developed within the RAISE ecosystem. This allowed all Spokes to present their technologies through live demonstrations and interactive presentations, contributing significantly to the conference.

Linda Lastrico, representing Spoke 1, introduced the haptic device iCube, designed for studying tactile manipulation with applications in rehabilitation, aligning with the research promoted by RAISE.

Ettore Landini, Francesco Brand, and Leonardo Gori from Spoke 2 presented advancements in the humanoid robot R1, focusing on its perception and interaction capabilities. The robot’s new arms, along with its ability to recognize and respond to human gestures, highlighted both hardware and software progress.

Spoke 3 featured Angelo Bratta, Chengjin Du, and Anderson Brazil Nardin, who contributed with two innovative demonstrations. Bratta showcased VERO, a quadruped robot equipped with a vacuum collection system for waste management, such as cigarette butts. During the conference, VERO performed live demonstrations, collecting cigarette butts from the floor, showcasing practical applications for environmental sustainability. Chengjin Du and Anderson Brazil Nardin exhibited the SoftMag Gripper, an innovative device for fruit handling and ripeness assessment. Thanks to integrated magnetic tactile sensors, the system is designed for applications in the food industry and soft robotics. Visitors interacted with the device through practical demonstrations and explanatory videos.

For Spoke 4, Giovanni Rosato, Mattia Poggiani, and Cristiano Petrocelli presented AlterEgo, a guide robot currently being tested at the Galata Museum in Genoa. In collaboration with the University of Genoa, AlterEgo stands out for its ability to autonomously interact with visitors, demonstrating the potential of social robots as cultural guides. The team also showcased significant updates to another robot, the humanoid robot R1: new robotic arms designed for more precise environmental interactions and advanced software capable of recognizing a specific set of human actions. The robot responded to gestures like greetings or handshakes, showcasing progress in non-verbal interactions. Additionally, Luca Garello introduced iCubHead, a robot equipped with a cognitive architecture for autonomous learning and multimodal perception. Capable of using audio and video information, the robot built a long-term memory of events and interactions during the exhibition, demonstrating advanced recognition abilities for visitors and recurring events.

Participation in the Humanoids 2024 conference was a crucial opportunity to promote technologies developed within the RAISE project and strengthen dialogue with the international scientific community. The success of the IIT stand and the presented demonstrations highlighted the importance of synergy between advanced research, practical applications, and social impact—key elements of the RAISE project.

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RAISE Cube: the choral installation of the RAISE results for the RAISE Village 2024

Posted on 25 November 202425 November 2024 by admin

RAISE Cube, the immersive cube, was the introduction to the RAISE Village of the Science Festival 2024, in the portico of Palazzo Ducale in Genoa.

It is an installation that, through full-wall and seamless multi-projections, puts the visitor in emotional connection with the contents, through spectacular and rhythmic videos.

The combination of videos, photos and impactful graphics summarizes some of the results of RAISE, through the story of two humanoid robots, Pepper and R1, in just over 3 minutes.

The visitor can see twelve 3D models, in different stages of development, from the point cloud to the finished model, used in the various thematic areas of the ecosystem.

Pepper and R1 are used as actors: they therefore recited a script, written by Patrizia Schettino (CNR-IAS, Spoke 5) and Adriana Ferrari (ETT, Spoke 5) to offer visitors an exciting and stimulating story and to arouse curiosity about the contents of the RAISE innovation ecosystem.

Lucrezia Grassi (UniGe, spoke 2 and 4) and Ettore Landini (IIT, Spoke 2) took up the challenge of starting from the script to adapt it to the “acting” of the two robots. As both highlighted, it was also an opportunity to develop a new app and to enhance the potential of humanoid robots in a different way.

The background created for the filming of R1 also has a very interesting history of recycling materials: it comes from the warehouse of the Communication Unit of the CNR in Genoa, where it was for 15 years and was actually a PVC carpet, on which Japanese dancers danced. Thanks to the creativity and industriousness of the CNR colleagues, a piece of that carpet became a perfect cinematic background, for filming in the laboratory.

Andrea Sessarego (Associazione Festival della Scienza, Spoke 5) highlighted how the RAISE Cube was “the gateway” to the RAISE Village, also being strategically positioned right next to the Info Point.

The RAISE Cube is a choral work, created by ETT, in collaboration with the RAISE Communication Team and the RAISE researchers who provided robots and 3D models.

We thank all those who contributed.

The encounter between the public and the robots at the RAISE Village

Posted on 12 November 202419 November 2024 by admin

From October 24th to November 3rd, all the people who visited the RAISE Village, during the Science Festival, at Palazzo Ducale, had the opportunity to have a direct experience of interaction with a social robot, such as Pepper and R1, and then with other quadruped, tracked, and wheeled robots.

The first meeting took place in the porticoes of Palazzo Ducale, thanks to RAISE Cube, an immersive environment in which, through an engaging narration, children and adults were able to listen to the two robots, who told some of the results of RAISE. Pepper and R1 then invited visitors to continue their journey into the world of RAISE between smart cities, personalized health, environmental care with eco-robotics and the intelligent and sustainable port.

At the Ducale Cisterns, then, starting on day 29 with R1, the public was able not only to directly see the social robot that interprets a map and the objects placed in them, but also to ask questions directly, both to researches (Ettore Landini, Francesco Brand, Misael Gonzalez Almeida, IIT), and to the robot. The Pepper robot instead met numerous visitors on Saturday afternoon, November 1, in the portico, with researcher Lucrezia Grassi (UniGe). Both R1 and Pepper, social humanoid robots, are used in various types of activities underway in RAISE, such as dialogue with patients, both in hospital and domestic settings (Spoke 2), and in the smart city, for object-based educational laboratories (Spoke 1), and for reception at the port (Spoke 4).

The robotic demos continued in the following days, with the tracked robot, with UniGe and Infosolutions, used in the context of Spoke 3, for example for environmental analyses in an industrial context or in post-earthquake interventions in prestigious buildings or in agriculture, for winter pruning.
And then the visitors were able to see the quadruped robot Spot in action, with the researcher Zoe Betta, Marco Tabita, Ali Yousefi, who illustrated how the robot will be used in the context of port logistics, answered all the visitors’ curiosities about it, also showing during the demo how the robot can recognize the presence of people or objects within a map.
The visitors were also able to experience VR driving of a mini robot ROSbot, with Omotoye Adekoya (Spoke 4) which will also be used in port logistics, in teams of mini robots that can intervene in a team for activities related to logistics, safety and management of the port, in particular those activities that are more dangerous for humans and in areas that are difficult to reach.

Some robots were presented in corners NAO and Buddy with the researchers Alice Nardelli, Lorenza Saettone, Allegra Bixio, Giulia Berettieri, Francesca Corrao (Spoke 1).
An in-depth look at AI to give robots cultural competence was instead offered by Ariel Gjaci, Enzo Petrocco (Spoke 1 and 2).
A varied overview, therefore, which was greatly appreciated by the public of the RAISE Village, who participated by asking various questions to the researchers and also directly to the robots. And whoever wanted to try to hug Pepper or hold his hand, even the little ones, in the company of their parents.
A visitor, a retired teacher, visiting the Science Festival and the RAISE Village, commented with great satisfaction on having been able to speak directly with a robot for the first time.

Starting from the RAISE Cube up to the dialogue and the embrace with the robot in the cisterns and portico of the Ducale, the visitors were involved in new experiences and were able to learn more about and understand some of the results of RAISE and the activities in progress, thanks to the robotic demos and the meeting with the teams who are working in the ecosystem.
The people who contributed to the robotic demos and the presentation of the robots at the corners, with the activities and results of RAISE, are:
– Zoe Betta, Marco Tabita, Ali Yousefi (Spot, Spoke 4), Omotoye Adekoya (virtual reality teleoperation of teams of ROSbot wheeled robots, Spoke 4)
– Lucrezia Grassi (Pepper, Spoke 2 and 4)
– Alice Nardelli, Lorenza Saettone, Allegra Bixio, Giulia Berettieri, Francesca Corrao (NAO, Buddy, Spoke 1)
– Ariel Gjaci, Enzo Petrocco (Artificial Intelligence to give robots cultural competence, Spoke 1 and 2)
– Giovanni Mottola (drone demo, with ultimate goal of monitoring radioactivity in containers, Spoke 4)

We thank the professors responsible for these demos and corners with robots and research teams: Carmine Recchiuto (UniGe, Spoke 1, 2, 4) and Antonio Sgorbissa (UniGe, Spoke 2, 3, 4) and Gianni Vercelli (UniGe, Spoke 3).

SMARTcup Liguria 2024: al BIC di Genova la finale della dodicesima edizione

Posted on 6 November 20246 November 2024 by admin

Il 30 ottobre presso l’Incubatore BIC di Genova, si è tenuta la giornata conclusiva della dodicesima edizione di SMARTcup Liguria, il concorso di Regione Liguria ed organizzato da FILSE, vuole premiare idee d’impresa generate da spin-off universitari e start-up imprenditoriali.

La competizione che si svolge in collaborazione con l’Università degli Studi di Genova e l’Associazione PNI Cube, oltreché l’IIT, CNR, Comune di Genova e gli attori (oltre 70) liguri e non solo che animano e supportano il mondo dell’impresa, quest’anno ha visto la partecipazione attiva dell’Ecosistema dell’Innovazione RAISE (Robotics and AI for Socioeconomic Empowerment) che ha premiato le 4 idee di impresa vincitrici per ciascuna delle categorie previste a concorso.

Il premio RAISE, che consiste in un’attività di supporto allo sviluppo di impresa attraverso affiancamento e collaborazione con i partner dell’ecosistema, è stato assegnato a:
– Neurotronika – anche vincitrice assoluta – Start-up che si propone di sviluppare neuroprotesi cerebrali innovative per prevenire le crisi epilettiche resistenti ai farmaci. Grazie a una tecnologia all’avanguardia nel campo della neuromodulazione, Neurotronika mira a offrire una vita più godibile e socialmente integrata alle persone malate di questa patologia.
– ValoRI – Valorizzazione Ricerca e Ricercatori – Soluzione innovativa che permette di scalare il processo di trasformazione delle ricerche scientifiche in progetti imprenditoriali: grazie all’analisi semantica e alla clusterizzazione delle ricerche non pubblicate, tramite un AI Reasoning Model, ValoRI è in grado di orientare la ricerca verso risultati di impatto, favorendo l’incontro con investitori pubblici o privati.
– Antares – Spin-off dell’Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia si propone di decarbonizzare settori come l’industria pesante, la chimica e i trasporti grazie alla produzione di idrogeno verde e altri e-fuel avanzati.
– Soberspace AI – Punta a ridurre gli incidenti stradali e a promuovere uno stile di vita più sano: l’app mobile proposta combina tecnologie avanzate come l’edge AI e l’uso di dispositivi indossabili e smartphone per fornire avvisi in tempo reale e suggerimenti per prevenire comportamenti a rischio.

L’iniziativa ha visto gli otto finalisti, selezionati fra i dodici giunti alla conclusione di un percorso che ha coinvolto complessivamente 66 idee imprenditoriali, sfidarsi con il metodo dell’“elevator pitch”, una brevissima presentazione pensata per descrivere a potenziali investitori le qualità del proprio progetto e convincerli ad investire.

I 4 vincitori si sono aggiudicati 6 mesi di ospitalità e di incubazione all’interno del BIC e parteciperanno al Premio Nazionale per l’Innovazione, promosso dalla rete nazionale degli incubatori di impresa universitari (PNICube), in programma a Roma il 5 e 6 dicembre: un’importante vetrina nazionale dove i finalisti liguri si misureranno con quelli delle altre regioni.

Il bilancio della SMARTcup Liguria è molto positivo: vanta ben 518 progetti di impresa sottomessi, 60 dei quali si sono tramutati in imprese che fatturano e creano occupazione in Liguria.

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One Health Strategies in environmental monitoring: cellular biosensors as advanced surveillance systems

Posted on 5 November 20245 November 2024 by admin

On November 1, at the RAISE Village, Maria Giovanna Parisi, Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, presented a talk titled “One Health Strategies in Environmental Monitoring: Cellular Biosensors as Advanced Surveillance Systems”.

Monitoring environmental pollution requires devices that are fast, reliable, cost-effective, and compact. In recent years, several innovative approaches have emerged for developing biosensors capable of detecting pollutants and identifying environmental contaminants. Among these, enzyme-based, whole-cell, antibody, aptamer, and DNA biosensors, along with biomimetic sensors, represent the latest advances in the field of biological sensors.

Various detection principles are applied in biosensor design, such as amperometry, conductometry, and luminescence. Each of these methods is characterized by specific speed, sensitivity, cost-efficiency, and design features, offering distinct levels of selectivity and detection limits depending on the sensitive element used. Biomimetic biosensors are gradually gaining the attention of researchers and users due to their advantages over traditional sensors.

“Participating in an ecosystem like RAISE offers numerous advantages on multiple levels. First and foremost, it provides us with the opportunity to enhance our scientific know-how. As I mentioned during the presentation, it allows us to engineer our biological systems, making them universal, accessible to all, and valuable for environmental monitoring. This approach helps reduce human error in biological sampling and in basic laboratory operations. From a practical standpoint, this is the first major benefit. Furthermore, RAISE facilitates interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration, creating connections between fields that, until now, had not had the opportunity to interact. The exchange of knowledge and skills is especially valuable, particularly for those in training in this sector, offering the opportunity to gain new experiences in diverse contexts,” commented Maria Giovanna Parisi at the end of her presentation.