TRAINING ACTIVITIES OFFERED 41st CYCLE (2025–2026)
The PhD Program offers a structured and interdisciplinary training pathway designed to progressively guide PhD students in developing advanced skills in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics. Teaching activities integrate structured courses, seminars, and opportunities for scientific discussion, with the aim of fostering both solid theoretical foundations and practical application to current research topics. The educational offer includes specialized courses and practical modules on experimental methodologies, data analysis, programming, and structural biology, complemented by seminars delivered by national and international faculty from leading academic institutions and research centers. These activities ensure continuous scientific updating and strong exposure to international and interdisciplinary research environments. The program is further enriched by transversal activities such as PhD student-led journal clubs and webinar series dedicated to skills relevant to research training. Overall, the program aims to promote autonomy, critical thinking, and integration between training and research activities.
SEMINARS BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FACULTY
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Aging and cancer: the immune connection. Prof. Guido Kroemer, Faculty of Medicine of the University Paris Cité; Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif (France). January 23, 2026, 12:30 PM, Aula Cataldo Cassano, II Clinica Medica (PL005), Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza.
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From vectorology to neurobiology. Eric J. Kremer, Institut de Génétique Moléculaire de Montpellier, Montpellier (France). January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM, Lecture Hall Montalenti, Genetics Building (CU022).
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From bacteria to bits and back again: towards faster, more accurate, and smarter diagnostics of antibiotic resistance. Dr. Karel Břinda, Inria Center at Rennes University, GenScale Project Team. January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM, Aula A “Angelo Celli”, Hygiene Building (CU015).
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Understanding vascular development using chemical and single-cell biology. Prof. Bert De Rybel, Ghent University, Center for Plant Systems Biology, Zwijnaarde (Belgium). February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM, Lecture Hall Montalenti, Genetics Building (CU022).
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Bridging the Gap With the Job Market: What I Wish I Knew Before Leaving Academia. Dr. Flavio Scaloni, Head of Marketing Europe, Clinisys. February 20, 2026, 2:30 PM, Aula B “Tecce”, Physiology Building (CU026).
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Centromeric origin and rapid diversification of large interstitial telomeric domains: from Arabidopsis to the tree of life. Fredy Barneche, CNRS / Institut de Biologie, Paris (France). March 20, 2026, 1:00 PM, Lecture Halls Serra I-II, Genetics Building (CU022).
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The future of genomic medicine begins at birth: the Italian experience in neonatal genomic screening. Prof. Antonio Novelli, Director, Medical Genetics Laboratory Unit, Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital. March 13, 2026, 2:30 PM, Aula Bignami (General Pathology Building).
COURSES
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2D and 3D Image Post-Production and Video Animation. Mattia La Torre. March 6, 2026, 2:00-5:00 PM, Reading Room, 2nd floor, Genetics Building (CU022). Seminar and practical course.
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The New Version of the Human Genome: Concepts and Practical Applications. Viviana Caputo, Tommaso Mazza. December 10-11, 2025, 2:30-5:30 PM, Computer Room, 2nd floor, CU010.
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Ligand Binding and Enzyme Kinetics. Prof. Bellelli, Prof. Contestabile, Prof. Giuffrè. March 2, 5, 10, 11, 17, 2026, 5:00-6:30 PM, online (Zoom).
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Model Systems in Biology. Riccardo Lorrai, Simone Ferrari, Emily Schifano, Arianna Montanari. February 2-19, 2026, 9:00-11:00 AM and 2:00-4:00 PM, Room B Tecce, Physiology Building (CU026) and laboratories in buildings CU022 and CU026.
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Protein Production and Engineering: from Biology to Nanotechnologies. Paola Baiocco, Maria Carmela Bonaccorsi, Alessandra Bonamore, Martino Luigi Di Salvo. January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 2026, 2:00-4:00 PM, Aula B, CU010.
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Structural Biology: Basics, Infrastructure and Applications. Adele Di Matteo et al. December 17 and 19, 2025; January 7, 9, 12, 14, 19, 2026, 3:00-5:00 PM, Chemistry Classroom (CU027) and online.
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From Cell to Animal Models: Guidelines and Best Practice. Eugenio Barone et al. January 29-30, 2026, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, Aula SERGI.
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Bioinformatics and Computational Biology PhD Offer: Bash Shell Scripting, Python Programming and R Programming. Allegra Via, Teresa Colombo. January 21-23, 2026, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, CU010, Computer Room. Statistics. Antonello Maruotti (with Lorena Ricciotti). January 29-30, 2026, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, CU010, Computer Room. Structural Bioinformatics 1. Anna Marabotti et al. January 29; February 11-13, 2026, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, CU010, Computer Room. Advanced Programming Techniques. Simone Gardini et al. February 13, 18, 19, 2026, CU010, Computer Room. Relational Databases Design: An Introduction. Federico Mari. February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, CU010, Computer Room.
JOURNAL CLUB
PhD journal clubs represent an important training and scientific discussion activity aimed at the critical evaluation of recent literature. Meetings are held remotely via Google Meet and involve the active participation of PhD students, faculty members, and supervisors.
Journal clubs conducted by 2nd- and 3rd-year PhD students between November 2025 and March 2026, see annex.
WEBINARS FOR PHD STUDENTS - 2nd EDITION - YEAR 2026
The Postgraduate Training Office has organized, starting from February 2, 2026, a series of webinars on topics of interest for PhD students at Sapienza (access to funding for research activities in Italy and abroad, annual reporting of activities, progression evaluations, and student feedback collection). Webinars are held online via the Zoom platform (https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/news-iniziative-ed-eventi-dottorato-di-ricerca#webinar-per-dottorande-e-dottorandi---ii-edizione---anno-2026).