Healthcare Facilities and Research Laboratories
PhD candidates enrolled in the PhD Programme in Experimental Medicine conduct their research activities within several affiliated laboratories and healthcare facilities, which provide access to multidisciplinary expertise and advanced scientific infrastructures. In particular, they may carry out research in the following laboratories: Virology, Viral Immuno-Oncology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Lipid Biochemistry and Immunology, Autoimmunity, Platelet Pathophysiology, and Experimental Cardiovascular Pathology. They also have access to laboratories dedicated to advanced diagnostics of autoimmune diseases and platelet pathophysiology within the Clinical Pathology Unit (UOC di Patologia Clinica) – Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Radiology at the Policlinico Umberto I.
Clinical and translational research activities are further supported through collaborations with additional healthcare and research institutions, including the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (UTIC) and the Cardiology Unit of the ASL Latina, the Istituto Marco Pasquali, and ICOT – Polo Pontino.
Workspaces and Workstations
Each PhD candidate is provided with a workspace within the host laboratory, including an individual workstation equipped with a desk and computer for study and research activities. PhD candidates work in shared research environments together with other doctoral candidates, researchers, technical staff, and faculty members (Full Professors and Associate Professors), thereby fostering a collaborative scientific environment and advanced research training.
Dedicated workstations are available in the laboratories of Virology, Viral Immuno-Oncology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Lipid Biochemistry and Immunology, Autoimmunity, Platelet Pathophysiology, and Experimental Cardiovascular Pathology.
Specialized Hardware and Software
PhD candidates have access to computers connected to the university network, providing internet access and availability of scientific resources included in the institutional subscriptions. Software available through the university campus licensing includes data analysis and scientific computing tools such as SAS, SPSS, Wolfram Mathematica, Matlab, and Microsoft Office 365. Access to the Sapienza network is also available through personal devices.
Two dedicated laptop computers are available for teaching activities.
Through the available workstations and software licenses, PhD candidates can also use specialized tools such as BioRender for scientific graphics, GraphPad Prism for statistical analysis, and DRUG-PIN, a platform designed to study drug–drug interactions.
Dedicated Room for PhD Candidates
PhD candidates have access to a dedicated room (“Auletta Concorsi”), specifically designed to support study, research, and collaborative activities. This space is reserved exclusively for PhD candidates and allows them to carry out several activities, including:
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individual or group work;
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meetings and coordination sessions;
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discussion and exchange of ideas on research projects;
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reading, scientific writing, and preparation of presentations.
The room is equipped with workstations, internet connection, and a video projector, allowing the organization of presentations, internal seminars, and scientific discussions. This environment promotes collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and the development of an active scientific community among PhD candidates.
Listening Desk – Comitato ex Alumni
An online Listening Desk coordinated byComitato ex Alumni is available to PhD candidates. This initiative provides a space for dialogue and support aimed at monitoring the doctoral experience and promoting continuous improvement initiatives within the programme.
The main objectives of the Listening Desk are:
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monitoring the progress and overall functioning of the PhD programme;
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providing support and guidance to PhD candidates;
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offering mentoring and sharing experiences among doctoral researchers;
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collecting proposals and suggestions aimed at improving the quality of the PhD programme.
Office hours: Monday, 10:00–12:00, by appointment via email.