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

Session 2. Etiology of cancer

Moderator:
Antonio Rosato,
University of Padova

Ore 13:40
Environment and cancer

Paolo Vineis,
MRC Centre for Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London

Ore 14:00
The hallmarks of cancer

Stefano Piccolo,
University of Padova

Ore 14:20
Human Tumour Viruses: Drug Target Identification for HPV and Cervical Cancer

Lawrence Banks,
ICGEB International Centre for Genetic, Engineering and Biotechnology, Trieste

Ore 14:40
Discussion
Session 3. Microbiota and antimicrobial resistance

Moderator:
Riccardo Manganelli, University of Padova
Fabio Turone, Center for Ethics in Science and Journalism (CESJ)

Ore 15:00
Microbiota in health and disease

Nicasio Mancini,
University of Insubria, Varese

Ore 15:20
The challenge of antimicrobial resistance in a rapid evolving global environment

Gian Maria Rossolini,
University of Firenze

Ore 15:40
Nosocomial and community acquired antimicrobial resistance: how to face this global health threat

Evelina Tacconelli,
University of Verona

Session 4. Lessons from epidemiology

Moderator:
Paolo Vineis, MRC Centre for Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London

Ore 16:20
Digital Pharmacology for precision medicine in oncology

Marzia Del Re,
International University of Health and Medical Sciences Saint Camillus.

Ore 16:40
From exposomes to health: Public health policy

Silvio Brusaferro,
University of Udine

Ore 17:00
Discussion
Session 5. Food, metabolism and health

Moderators:
Chiara Sabelli, Science writer - Maurizio Cancian, Scientific Committee of Vocational Training School in General Practice of the Veneto Region

Ore 17:15
Wine, alcohol and health. Epidemiologic evidence and a new large randomized trial

Miguel Angel Martinez Gonzalez,
University of Navarra, Spain - Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, USA

Ore 17:35
Fat and Health: controversy and evidence

Francesco Visioli,
University of Padova

Ore 17:55
How drugs can shape human response to obesogenic environment

Angelo Avogaro,
University of Padova

Ore 18:15
Discussion
Ore 18:35
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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