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Project Details

  • UNICAM Projects Supervisors:             

           Prof. Rosita Gabbianelli - School of Pharmacy (email: rosita.gabbianelli@unicam.it) for BIU

           Prof. Rosita Gabbianelli - School of Pharmacy (email: rosita.gabbianelli@unicam.it) for THC

           Prof. Rosita Gabbianelli - School of Pharmacy (email: rosita.gabbianelli@unicam.it) for HUJI

           Prof. Carlo Vannicola - School of Architecture (email: carlo.vannicola@unicam.it) for BAAD

  • Partners Projects Supervisors:

           Prof. Moshe Lewenstein (email: moshe.lewestein@biu.ac.il) for BIU

           Prof. Jamal Mahajna (email: jamalm@telhai.ac.il) for THC

           Prof. Zohar Kerem (email: zohar.kerem@mail.huji.ac.il) for HUJI

           Prof. Rotem Ruff (email: rotem@bezalel.ac.il) for BAAD

  • UNICAM Academic Coordinator: 

           Prof. Emanuele Tondi - Rector's Delegate for Internationalization (email: emanuele.tondi@unicam.it)

           Prof. Luciano Barboni - Rector's Delegate for Extra-EU Countries Programs (email: luciano.barboni@unicam.it)

  • UNICAM Administrative Coordinator:

           Dr. Sara Rossini - IRO (email: sara.rossini@unicam.it)

 

Totale Grant Awarded: € 62.925,00

 

Introduction

This project focuses its attention on 2 main aims: structure a more institutional and comprehensive cooperation with Israeli HEIs (namely Tel-Hai College THC, Bar-Ilan University BIU, Hebrew University of Jerusalem HUJ and Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design BAAD) and strengthen the partnershipalready set during the KA107/20 with UNICAM main Jordanian partner (Applied Science Private University ASU).

 
THC is a leading HEI in the Galilee region (Northern Israel), encouraging knowledge and human capital development, excellence, entrepreneurship, and innovation, and acting as a driver for the whole Israeli society development. Academiccooperation between UNICAM and THC started more than 8 years ago. In addition to overall objectives such as the increase of institutions’ internationalization, the project will wider research and didactic cooperation in the field of nutrition and ageing. These field are in fact one of the topics of the future considering the population ageing of both Countries (and of the EU in general). 
 
BIU, founded in 1955, is one of Israel's leading HEIs, uniquely combining cutting-edge scientific research with education steeped in Jewish values and social responsibility. BIU is collaborating with over 90 HEIs across 26 EU countries, even in the framework of E+ Programme. The cooperation within the KA171 aligns closely with the strategic research goals of both institutions, particularly in the fields of genomics, gene expression in the immune system, health and disease, molecular biology, and nutrigenomics, under the lent of a strong and shared commitment to holistic healthcare research. 
 
HUJI is Israel’s top HEI, ranked among the world’s 100 leading universities. With its 315 academic departments, HUJI is a leader in bringing about change in the global community, through its groundbreaking research in fields such as agriculture, environmental quality, and public health. HUJI shares common fields of didactic and research with UNICAM, namely genomics and bioinformatics, biotechnology, sciences, veterinary, pharmacy, and law. The academic cooperation between UNICAM and HUJI started in 2016 in the field of nutrigenomics and continued with professors’ exchanges on common research topics. Now the 2 HEIs want to make a step further structuring an Institutional cooperation that embraces both Biosciences and Pharmacy areas.
 
BAAD, established in 1906, is known for its excellence in educating and enriching generations of aspiring artists, designers and architects; and for inspiring original thought, furthering tolerance and for promoting freedom of expression and creative liberty that expand cultural horizons and impact conventional beliefs. The academic relationship between BAAD and UNICAM started in 2004. Over the years the cooperation has been maintained with a focus on ecological products’ development, energy saving, circular design and safety projects in case of environmental risk. This project will create a permanent bridge between BAAD and UNICAM School of Architecture and Design, allowing the deepening of common research on the topics listed above.
 

Mobility Activities - Reports and Pictures

- Incoming Staff Mobility for Teaching and Training

Prof. Efrat Monsonego Ornan - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) → University of Camerino

During her mobility at UNICAM, Prof. Efrat Monsonego Ornan contributed to teaching and research activities in the fields of nutrition and bone health. She delivered a lecture for Master's students focusing on skeletal development and the role of nutrition in bone health, addressing topics such as animal models, ultra-processed foods and the microbiome.

The mobility also provided opportunities for exchange with PhD students and researchers through seminars and meetings, as well as for discussing ongoing research activities and exploring opportunities for future scientific collaboration between HUJI and UNICAM.

Read the full report and view pictures!

- Incoming Staff Mobility for Training

Prof. Ram Reifen - The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) → University of Camerino

During his mobility at UNICAM, Prof. Ram Reifen took part in meetings and scientific exchanges with PhD students and researchers working in nutrigenomics, pharmacology, nutrition and food sciences.

The programme included discussions on ongoing research activities, a seminar on plant-based and alternative proteins, visits to UNICAM facilities and exchanges with students on academic career development. The mobility also offered an opportunity to identify potential areas for future cooperation, including joint research activities and applications for European funding.

Read the mobility report and discover some pictures from the activities!

- Incoming Staff Mobility for Training

Prof. Lior Ytzhak Lobel - Bar-Ilan University (BIU) → University of Camerino

During a one-week staff training mobility at the University of Camerino, the participant took part in scientific meetings and exchanges and attended the 6th European Summer School on Nutrigenomics, “Omics Approaches to Early-Life Programming of Adult Health”.

The Summer School brought together students, researchers and academics from different countries to explore cutting-edge approaches in transcriptomics, epigenomics, microbiomics, metabolomics and lipidomics. The mobility provided an important opportunity to exchange expertise, strengthen international scientific networks and explore future collaborations in the field of diet–microbiome–host interactions.

Read his full report!