The Dipartimento di Medicina e chirurgia – DMC is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading center for basic, clinical, and translational research in biomedical sciences. Its main research areas include endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases, geriatric cardiology, diabetology, clinical epidemiology, and clinical pharmacology, with particular focus on immune and pharmacological responses. The Department is also a reference center for endocrine disorders, including complications of Graves’ disease, and contributes to the development of clinical guidelines and public health strategies, with significant expertise in pulmonology.In addition, the DMC conducts advanced research in cellular pathology, genetics and gene therapy, immunology, infectious diseases, and maternal and neonatal health, integrating molecular, clinical, and epidemiological approaches. Important contributions also come from surgical sciences, neuroscience, psychiatry, ophthalmology, and dermatology, with strong emphasis on technological innovation, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence. The Department’s multidisciplinary approach represents a key strength in promoting scientific innovation and improving healthcare quality. More information at Uni-Find Clinical and Translational Research Areas The Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia - DMC conducts research activities in the fields of endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases and is recognized as a leading scientific reference center.Faculty members of the DMC are actively engaged in research in geriatric cardiology, diabetology, hygiene and clinical epidemiology, contributing to the development of research projects, consensus statements, and clinical practice guidelines, as well as public health strategies.The Department serves as a national and international reference center for endocrine disorders and for complications related to Graves’ disease.In the field of clinical pharmacology, research integrates basic, clinical, and translational approaches, with significant impact across several areas, particularly in the study of immune and pharmacological responses.In pulmonology, DMC faculty members hold prominent and prestigious roles.Overall, the Department of Medicine and Surgery (DMC) carries out basic, clinical, and translational research in highly relevant biomedical and clinical fields, with recognition at both national and international levels. Molecular, Immunological, and Surgical Research Areas A primary area of importance is cellular pathology, focused on investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying tumor progression, the role of the extracellular matrix and hyaluronic acid, lymphatic dissemination pathways, and the application of advanced imaging techniques.In genetics, molecular biology, and gene therapy, the Department develops innovative therapeutic approaches for rare genetic diseases, including studies on the pharmacological suppression of stop mutations through experimental models and DNA-based clinical research.Maternal, pediatric, and neonatal research addresses early development, prematurity, and neonatal care, integrating clinical, preventive, and long-term follow-up perspectives within a multidisciplinary framework that combines preclinical and clinical studies.Immunology and infectious diseases represent another strategic area. The Department serves as a reference center for the prevention of infectious disease transmission and the support of public health policies, contributing to national and international guidelines and participating in expert committees. Research activities include studies on immunosenescence, innate immunity in endocrine autoimmune diseases, the impact of vaccinations and infections, and the influence of environmental and climate-related factors on health, supported by dedicated epidemiological projects.Surgical research encompasses clinical and experimental projects focused on methodological innovation. Vascular surgery plays a leading role in the development of new procedures, while thoracic and obstetric-gynecologic surgery actively participate in multicenter and international studies. Research Areas in Neuroscience, Specialized Medicine and Technological Innovation in Ophthalmology and Dermatology The Department is also active in the fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences, conducting studies on the effectiveness of pharmacological and nutritional therapeutic interventions, the impact of environmental and occupational factors on mental health, and the identification of the neurobiological correlates of psychiatric disorders.In ophthalmology, research focuses on e-health and digital medicine, pediatric ophthalmology, and degenerative retinal diseases. In dermatology, scientific activities address skin and sexually transmitted diseases, with particular emphasis on integrating research and clinical practice in order to optimize diagnostic and therapeutic pathways and improve patient outcomes.Across all areas, the Department promotes the development and application of telemedicine and artificial intelligence in diagnostic processes and clinical research, contributing to technological innovation and the enhancement of healthcare quality. Browse the section