In 2025, the PhD Program in Human Biology and Medical Genetics consolidated its role as a highly interdisciplinary advanced training environment, where basic research, molecular genetics, genomics, and clinical-translational applications are synergistically integrated. The program hosts PhD students engaged in the study of the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic diseases, complex disorders, and fundamental biological processes, promoting a training pathway characterized by high scientific quality, strong interaction among research groups, and continuous dialogue between laboratory and clinical settings.
The diversity of research lines and the use of advanced experimental and computational methodologies demonstrate the program’s ability to address complex scientific challenges in the fields of human biology and medical genetics within a structured and coherent training framework. In this context, particular attention is also devoted to strengthening the international dimension of the program through the consolidation of scientific collaborations with foreign universities and research centers, as well as the promotion of mobility opportunities for PhD students, thereby fostering their integration into national and international research networks.
The attractiveness of the program is confirmed by the progressive increase in the number of applicants to the admission process observed in recent cycles, reflecting its growing visibility and recognition within the landscape of advanced academic training. This trend highlights both the interest in the scientific topics addressed and the quality of the training offered.
PhD students enrolled in the current cycles, from the 38th to the 40th cycle, have carried out their research projects in close collaboration with their supervisors and the research groups within the Academic Board, achieving significant scientific results and demonstrating a progressive acquisition of methodological autonomy and experimental design skills. Their research activities have also contributed to substantial scientific productivity, as evidenced by numerous publications in scientific journals and participation in conferences and research dissemination initiatives.
Monitoring and evaluation of scientific progress have been conducted through structured sessions for the presentation and discussion of results, fostering interaction among PhD students, supervisors, and members of the Academic Board. In particular, during the annual progression evaluations, PhD students presented the status of their research projects, highlighting the scientific robustness of the research lines and the solid advancement of experimental and analytical activities. At the same time, a structured system for collecting PhD students’ feedback was introduced through dedicated questionnaires assessing training activities and program organization, with the aim of strengthening self-evaluation and continuous improvement processes and promoting an increasingly constructive dialogue between PhD students and the Academic Board.