Driven by a passion for scientific research and a strong desire to support young students at the University of Verona, Emma Gianesini, through her generosity made the creation of this fund possible. The fund will continue to operate for many years to come, enabling deserving talents to pursue specialisation abroad.
With the support of UniCredit Foundation, the annual Gianesini Emma Competition Call will take place for the 12th edition in 2025. The initiative, promoted by the Rector of the University of Verona, Pier Francesco Nocini, provides for the awarding of three research grants of €60,000 each. These grants are intended to support advanced medical research abroad, carried out by specialist doctors and PhD students. The programme is coordinated by professors from the University’s Faculty of Medicine and Surgery.
In 2025, grants were awarded to the following projects:
Natola Leonardo Antonio, PhD candidate in Clinical and Experimental Biomedical Sciences, University of Verona.
"Towards a Personalized Evaluation of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Integration of Tumor-Informed Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) and Quantitative MRI Parameters."
Chesini Fabio, PhD candidate in Molecular Medicine, University of Verona.
"Role of Hepcidin and Iron Metabolism in Myocardial Infarction: Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications"
Lionetto Gabriella, PhD candidate in Inflammation, Immunity and Cancer.
"Advanced Training in Pancreas Transplantation and Transfer of Transplant Expertise for the Surgical Treatment of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Tumors".