Thursday 13th march 2025 - Padova Congress, Mantegna Hall

 

First day Inaugural Session: Environmental and physical determinants of health

Moderator: Micaela Faggiani, Journalist

The role of environmental, physical and nutritional determinants of health in the scientific framework and their influence on prevention and treatment in hospitals and health services in the Veneto Region: these are some of the main topics covered on the first day.

Program

Ore 10:00
Registration of participants
Ore 11:00
Welcome address

Sergio Giordani
Mayor of the City of Padova

Daniela Mapelli
Rector of the University of Padova

Gilberto Muraro
President of the Cassa di Risparmio Foundation of Padova and Rovigo

Antonio Santocono
President of the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Handcrafts and Agriculture of Padova

Ore 11:15
Message of the President of Veneto Region

Luca Zaia

Ore 11:30
Introduction

Giorgio Palù
University of Padova

Sessione 1. Environment and infectious agents

Moderator:
Giorgio Palù
University of Padova

Ore 11:35
The health policy of Veneto Region: from environmental protection, sanitary prevention and individual care

Francesca Russo
Veneto Region

Ore 11:55
Epidemic and pandemic research preparedness: pathogens prioritization

Marco Cavaleri
EMA European Medicine Agency

Ore 12:15
Vector-borne viruses: impact of climate change and human activities

Luisa Barzon
University of Padova

Ore 12:35
Discussion
Ore 12:55
Lunch

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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