DMC's activities for the community

The promotion of knowledge within the DMC ranges from public engagement and technology transfer to the production and management of public goods, and the strategic area of ‘Life Sciences and Health’, which includes clinical trials, initiatives for the prevention, promotion and protection of public health, healthcare activities targeting vulnerable groups, international health cooperation, environmental health and food safety.

Particular emphasis is placed on scientific outreach, open days, meetings with patient associations, prevention and health promotion activities, as well as training initiatives aimed at healthcare professionals and the general public.

Furthermore, the conduct of clinical and population-based studies aimed at prevention and the protection of public health, the participation of DMC faculty in advocacy regarding clinical medicine issues, as well as the provision of highly specialised training aimed at changing the approach to the management of specific conditions through the drafting of ‘Guidelines’ and “Consensus Statements” by highly qualified scientific societies, all contribute to the DMC’s significant international impact.

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The DMC and businesses

For many years, the DMC has been actively involved in contract research and has provided consultancy services to numerous Italian and international companies, confirming the Department’s commitment to applying research findings.

DMC lecturers are involved in a spin-off from the University of Insubria that uses artificial intelligence for early diagnosis in dermatology (DermIA srl).

For detailed information on spin-offs and patents, please see:

Intellectual and industrial property

Spin off

Initiatives for the public

The Department of Medicine and Surgery organises scientific events open to the public to promote integration between the University, the activities of DMC academic staff and the wider community.

The Department also carries out numerous third mission activities aimed at the general public and schools, including:

Activities for Schools

University guidance - Meetings for upper secondary school students, supporting teaching staff in educational and guidance activities.
“School-Work Training” (FSL) pathways, formerly known as Pathways for Transversal Skills and Guidance (PCTO), with guidance and training purposes for upper secondary school students, aimed at developing skills useful for continuing their studies or entering the world of work.

Health promotion and media dissemination activities

Organisation of information and prevention days for health protection.
Participation in public meetings and television and radio programmes on cardiovascular prevention and frailty.
Organisation of and participation in online platforms run by international scientific societies for public dissemination purposes (ESC – Cardiopractice).
Participation in the Infopoverty Conference – UN Headquarters, New York, USA.
Public dissemination events presenting the results of research projects, e.g. Airclimact.
Public debate, organised by the Municipality of Varese, on possible choices to reduce the effects of climate change and improve urban liveability.
Information and awareness-raising campaign on endocrine-metabolic diseases and clinical research in the field of thyroidology, involving patients and associations.
Free screening days for citizens for the treatment of asthma, using a multidisciplinary approach.
Health protection initiatives for a non-academic audience on vitiligo, including support meetings and therapeutic education.
Awareness-raising days, personalised consultations on risk factors, and information on the prevention and treatment of venous thrombosis.
Screening day for paediatric amblyopia.
Meeting on lifestyles for women during pregnancy.
Health pathways: from pharmacological medicine to natural therapy.
Clinical trials to improve health and clinical, surgical and preventive care.
Drafting of national and international guidelines.