The Italian System meets in Szeged

 

25 September

Italian Institute

Dugonics tér 2. Szeged

 

 

9:00     Welcome by  Prof. Gábor Szabó (Rector of University of Szeged) and by Dr L. Dori (Science Attachč at the Italian Embassy)

 

            Chairs: L. Dori and Prof. Imre Kiricsi (Vice Rector of University)

 

9:10     Szeged University overview

            Prof. Gábor Szabó Rector of  Szeged University / RKC

            Abstract

 

9:20     Szeged Neurobiological Knowledge Center (DNT): overview

            Prof. Botond Penke  Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Director of DNT

            Abstract

 

9:40     Cluster in Biomolecular medicine-CBM:  overview

            Dr Luigi Ravagnan, Dr Elia Stupka  Cluster in BioMedicine –CBM

            Abstract

 

10:00   International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB): overview

            Dr Sandor Pongor -  ICGEB

            Abstract

 

10:15   Coffee Break

 

            Biotechnology & Biomolecular medicine

 

10:30   Biotechnological research and development at the University of Szeged             Prof. Kornél Kovács Head of the Department of Biotechnology

            Abstract

 

10:45   Research and development at Biological Research Center of Hungarian Academy of  Sciences 

            Prof. Pál Ormos Member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Director of  Institute of Biophysiscs

            Abtract

 

11:00  Biotechnology in Hungary and the Szeged Region

            Ernő Duda, Hungarian Biotechnology Association

            Abstract

 

11:15  Boosting innovation through cooperation: EU and Italian financial  

          tools

            Dr Michele Scataglini, APRI Consulting Kft

            Abstract

 

11:30   Discussion: Biotechnology & Biomolecular medicine sectors:    common objectives, ideas, projects to shape a scientific – industrial cooperation, which financial support scheme should be privileged

           

13:00   Lunch

 

            Nanotechnology 

 

13:50   Technological District on Nanotechnology - Veneto NanoTech and NANOFAB: overview

            Dr Elisabetta Talarico Veneto NanoTech;  Dr Piero Schiavuta, NANOFAB

           

14:10   R&D on nanotechnology at the Polytechnic, Polytechnic Foundation of Milan: overview

            Ing  Manuela Pizzagalli; Polytechnic of Milan

 

14:25   The Brescia Province Industrial Framework: Towards European          Innovation Projects

            Ing Ernesto Trotta; Brescia Industrial Association (part of   Confindustria);           Innovation Sector

            Abstract

           

14.40   Multi-disciplinary research projects of Regional Knowledge Centres of the University of Szeged

            Tamás Gyulai Director of Regional Cooperation Research Center of Life and Material Sciences (DEAK)

            Abstract

 

14:55  Magnetic particles in nanomedicine

           Prof. Etelka Tombácz DSc, Full Professor, Department of Colloid Chemistry

            Abstract

 

15:10  Recent results on low dimensional inorganic nanostructures

           Dr. Ákos Kukovetz, PhD, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry

            Abstract

 

15:25   Coffee break

 

15:40   Discussion: Nanotechnology sectors: common objectives, ideas, projects to shape a scientific – industrial cooperation, which financial support scheme should be privileged

 

17:10   wrap–up and conclusion