
Highlighting Italy’s contribution to global research
Today, at Palazzo San Macuto in the Italian Parliament, the event “Health and Science: Italy’s Contribution to Global Research” took place, promoted by MP Annarita Patriarca. The gathering brought together institutions, research bodies, and scientific organizations to discuss Italy’s role in international scientific production.
Representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of University and Research, the CNR, and major institutions like AIRC, FNOMCeO, FICOG, FISM, IRCCS Neurosciences, SIN, and Telethon attended the event, where Elsevier data on Italy’s research impact in oncology and neuroscience was presented.
Italy among the top nations in scientific research
The findings highlighted the strong influence of Italian scientific research, renowned for its high quality and innovation. Italy stands out in the global landscape due to its well-established network of public institutions, research centers, and foundations collaborating to advance medical discoveries.
According to Elsevier’s analysis, Italy ranks:
- Sixth worldwide in the number of scientific publications
- Third globally for research quality, behind only the UK and Canada
These statistics confirm Italy’s crucial role in advancing oncology and neuroscience, two essential fields for public health.
Funding and competitiveness: future challenges
Key issues discussed during the event included:
- Funding scientific research through public and private investments
- Technology transfer to turn discoveries into applicable innovations
- Training young researchers to ensure a new generation of scientists
- Strategies to enhance Italy’s competitiveness in the global scientific landscape
MP Annarita Patriarca emphasized the importance of continuous dialogue between policymakers and the scientific community, stating:
“Italy has all the expertise to be a global research leader. It is our duty to ensure that researchers have the resources and support needed to innovate and improve citizens’ quality of life.”
Strengthening investments in research for public health progress
The event provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration between institutions and scientists, with the goal of increasing investments in medical research and maximizing its impact on public health.
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