Friday 14th march 2025 - Padova Congress, Mantegna Hall

 

Second day: Molecular Medicine

Leads: Micaela Faggiani, Journalist

The second day's meetings focus on the pathogenesis of diseases that have the greatest impact on human health and the most innovative treatments.

Program

Session 5. Gene correction

Moderator:
Alessandra Biffi,
University of Padova

Ore 13:30
CRISPR correction of beta-thalassemia and sickle cell anemia

Franco Locatelli,
Consiglio Superiore di Sanità - Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Roma

Ore 13:50
Genome editing of B cells: new frontiers in immune cell therapies

Paula Cannon,
University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine

Ore 14:10
Discussion
Session 6. New drugs from pathogenic mutations

Moderator:
Leonardo Salviati,
University of Padova

Ore 14:25
PCSK9: the target of RNA-based drugs for hypercholesterolemia

Danilo Norata,
University of Milano

Ore 14:45
FIX Padua, a thrombophilic mutation in the cure of hemophilias

Paolo Simioni,
University of Padova

Ore 15:05
Discussion
Session 7. Heart and skeletal muscle: understanding and combating muscle loss

Moderator:
Paolo Simioni,
University of Padova

Ore 15:20
RNA therapeutics for cardiac gene editing and regeneration

Mauro Giacca,
King’s College London - University of Trieste

Ore 15:40
RNA therapy to restore muscle mass in catabolic conditions

Marco Sandri,
University of Padova

Ore 16:00
Discussion
Session 8. New Technologies in Surgery

Moderator:
Claudio Zanon, Motore Sanità
Alfredo Guglielmi, University of Verona

Ore 16:15
Rebuilding the skeleton

Pietro Ruggieri,
Andrea Angelini,
University of Padova

Ore 16:35
Redesigning circulation

Franco Grego,
University of Padova

Ore 16:55
The Other Friend’s Toolkit: Lessons from other industries and tech transfer

Lumsden Alan B.,
DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center-Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - Houston Methodist Hospital, Pump & Pipes Conference - Video conference

Ore 17:15
Discussion
Ore 17:35
Session 9. Round Table discussion: From precision medicine to investments in high-tech enterprise

Moderator:
Giorgio Palù, University of Padova
Rosario Rizzuto, University of Padova

Discussants:
Lucia Aleotti, Menarini Group
Francesca Gennari, Therakos Italia
Nicoletta Luppi, MSD Italia
Gaudenzio Meneghesso, University of Padova
Mons. Renzo Pegoraro, Pontifical Academy for Life
Chiara Sabelli, Science writer
Fabio Turone, Center for Ethics in Science and Journalism (CESJ),

Ore 19:30
Conclusion of the proceedings

During the event, some of the most pressing issues in health and risk promotion will be addressed, all aimed at increasing citizen awareness and prevention.

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