Program Description
Technological developments and demographic changes are profoundly modifying medicine which, with respect to the model
traditionally centered on the symptomatic treatment of acute illnesses, is increasingly evolving towards a method
centered on the identification of individual risks of developing pathologies on the basis of genetic profiles and
other personal information (prediction); methods and tools to avoid, reduce and monitor the risk of developing
pathologies (prevention); clinical interventions based on the unique genetic, medical and environmental
characteristics of each individual person (personalisation); patient involvement in determining therapeutic pathways
(participation). These characteristics are often summarized in the term '4P' (predictive, preventive, personalized
and participatory) or 'precision' medicine. The assumptions of personalized medicine are a diagnostic/therapeutic
offer and a management model of healthcare systems increasingly based on the integration and processing of large
amounts of information of various types (genetics, clinical history, advanced diagnostics).
This track aims to train professionals capable of contributing to this revolution, providing them with the tools
necessary to develop innovative therapies, devices, services and processes to support human health from a perspective
of predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory medicine .
There are two paths (curricula), one more focused on materials and devices and the other more on data and
information technologies.
The T2C1 Curriculum Materials and devices for personalized medicine focuses on the application of materials
technologies, cell and tissue engineering for the design and evaluation of medical-surgical devices with a high
technological content (such as prostheses and artificial organs ) and on the development of therapeutic approaches
characterized by personalization of treatment and precision in administration.
The T2C2 Curriculum Information and Communication Technologies for personalized medicine concerns the use of
information technologies for diagnostics, therapy and prevention with the direct involvement of the patient in the
treatment process. This includes the development of diagnostic tools and devices based on bio-images, bio-signals,
genetic information; telemedicine, biomedical robotics, wearable devices for monitoring, prevention, treatment and
assistance; the planning and management of hospital structures and healthcare systems centered on the needs of the
patient and on taking charge of situations of fragility.
