To ensure the continuity of biomedical research into rare genetic diseases, we have established two institutes in Italy that have become known and valued worldwide, in addition to a careers programme that invests in talent and fosters the sharing of knowledge among promising young researchers.
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Headed by Luigi Naldini, SR-Tiget is a world leader for gene therapy: the therapy for the treatment of ADA-SCID is one of the first examples of effective gene therapy in the world.
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Headed by Alberto Auricchio, Tigem is an institute where researchers could focus on studying the mechanisms underlying genetic diseases and on developing innovative therapeutic strategies.
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Our careers programme, set up with the support of the Nobel Prize winner Renato Dulbecco, fosters the talents of young researchers looking to embark on an independent career.