You searched for results - Hunimed / °µÍø½ûÇø University Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:30:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 /wp-content/uploads/2025/06/favicon.png You searched for results - Hunimed / 32 32 Harnessing surface geometry to prevent bacterial infections: a new physical strategy to make medical devices safer /news/aa-new-physical-strategy-to-make-medical-devices-safer/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:38:47 +0000 /?p=97753 The shape of medical device surfaces can become a powerful ally in preventing infections. Catheters, stents, and implants can in fact provide bacteria with ideal surfaces on which to adhere and proliferate, promoting the formation of biofilms – bacterial communities with characteristics that protect microorganisms, making infections persistent and difficult to treat with antibiotics. Hospital-associated […]

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]]> Honors Tracks /honors-tracks/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:18:00 +0000 /?page_id=50059 Honors Tracks °µÍø½ûÇø University offers the opportunity to acquire additional knowledge, skills, and competencies to interested and motivated students in an area of their choice by activating a program of Honors Tracks (HTs). Discover the Honors Tracks Purpose and Objectives The choice of the tracks to be activated is based on the specialist medical areas (residencies […]

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]]> ChatGPT in histopathology: a promising ally, but one to use with awareness /news/chatgpt-in-anatomia-patologica/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:39:52 +0000 /news/chatgpt-in-anatomia-patologica/ In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to make its way into traditionally complex fields such as histopathology. In particular, Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are increasingly being used to assist doctors in synthesizing clinical information, drafting reports, and supporting diagnoses. But to what extent can one rely on an algorithm when it […]

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]]> Apply /apply-med-schools/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:23:09 +0000 /?page_id=29763 Apply °µÍø½ûÇø University welcomes applications from talented students from all over the world. Admission to the degree courses in Medicine and Surgery and MEDTEC School is subject to selection through an admission test. On this page, you will find the structure of the exam and the steps you need to follow to send your application.

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]]> Elections and Appointments /quality/elections-and-appointments/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:22:15 +0000 /?page_id=29781 Elections and Appointments Student elections are a fundamental moment of participation in university life. Through voting and candidacy, students actively contribute to the proper functioning of the university, bringing their perspectives into institutional bodies and quality assurance processes. Do it for HU! Also actively participate in university life. Become a protagonist in the quality assurance […]

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]]>  Student Representatives /quality/student-representatives/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:15:32 +0000 /?page_id=29738  Student Representatives In synergy with faculty and the management of affiliated healthcare structures, they ensure the effective functioning of the quality system. Their role in the institutional bodies is essential to ensuring transparency, shared governance, and the quality of the educational experience. Bodies with Student Representation Board of Governors (CdA)The governing and overall planning body […]

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]]> World Hepatitis Day: inform to prevent, act to heal /news/world-hepatitis-day-inform-to-prevent-act-to-heal/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:36:01 +0000 /news/world-hepatitis-day-inform-to-prevent-act-to-heal-2/ Vaccination, early diagnosis, access to care and awareness are the tools to prevent hepatocellular carcinoma World Hepatitis Day, celebrated each year on 28th July, was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) to mark the birthday of researcher Baruch Blumberg, Nobel Prize winner for identifying the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developing the first vaccine. […]

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]]> Discovered receptors used by tumors to reprogram macrophages /news/discovered-receptors-used-by-tumors-to-reprogram-macrophages/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:03:46 +0000 /news/discovered-receptors-used-by-tumors-to-reprogram-macrophages-2/ The research paves the way for the development of new therapeutic approaches to prevent the pro-tumoral transformation of macrophages, the main cells of innate immunity. A study published in Nature Immunology has revealed a new mechanism through which tumors influence the functioning of innate immunity to their advantage: for the first time, the receptors regulating […]

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]]> Stefano Marletta /member/stefano-marletta/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:14:58 +0000 http://hunimed-new.local/Member/stefano-marletta-2-2/ The post Stefano Marletta appeared first on Hunimed.

]]> How WHIM syndrome affects brain development through immune system mutations /news/how-whim-syndrome-affects-brain-development-through-immune-system-mutations/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:52:55 +0000 /news/how-whim-syndrome-affects-brain-development-through-immune-system-mutations-2/ Published in Neuron, a study led by °µÍø½ûÇø shows how some congenital immunodeficiencies directly influence cerebellar development and behavior, independently of infections or inflammation. Primary immunodeficiencies (or Inborn Errors of Immunity, IEI) are rare genetic diseases affecting the immune system. Some of these chronic conditions, such as WHIM syndrome, are also associated with neurobehavioral disorders, […]

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]]> Ovarian cancer: new treatment perspectives through stress hormone control /news/ovarian-cancer-new-treatment-perspectives-through-stress-hormone-control/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:46:08 +0000 /news/ovarian-cancer-new-treatment-perspectives-through-stress-hormone-control-2/ According to the results of a phase III clinical trial, an experimental drug that interferes with cortisol receptors could, when combined with chemotherapy, become the new standard of care for patients with treatment-resistant ovarian cancer. For the first time after years of research, a clinical trial shows an improvement in overall survival for platinum-resistant ovarian […]

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