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Discover news and updates from the “Centro Dino Ferrari” and the Associazione “Centro Dino Ferrari” ETS with all the news on research projects and ongoing initiatives.
A marathon for Silvia and for Frontotemporal Dementia research (FDT)

There are gestures that are born from love and become a concrete commitment. This is the case for Edoardo, who on November 1st, 2026, will be at the starting ....

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26 June 2026 • Dall’Associazione
A new ALS study offers new insights into early detection of the disease’s genetic forms

On the occasion of World ALS Day, Dr. Delia Gagliardi, a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular and motor neuron diseases at the Policlinico di Milano, and Dr. Claudia Alberti, a ....

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24 June 2026 • Dal Centro
45 Years of the “Centro Dino Ferrari”: Research, Innovation, and New Perspectives for Patients

In the cultural heart of Milan, at the Gallerie d’Italia, the “Centro Dino Ferrari” of the University of Milan – Policlinico Hospital celebrated forty-five years of activity: a milestone ....

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19 June 2026 • Dall’Associazione
CMT2A: blood-based biomarkers identified to monitor peripheral nerve damage

A blood-measurable biomarker capable of detecting peripheral nerve damage in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A): this is the main discovery of a study just published in Scientific Reports, conducted ....

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26 May 2026 • Dal Centro
Dalia Project: new support for Friedreich’s Ataxia research

There are diagnoses that arrive after years of questions, small signs, and answers that seem to never come. This is exactly what happened to a girl of just 15 ....

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22 May 2026 • Dall’Associazione
“Passi da Elefante”: the story of Filippo and a family that chose to support research into SMARD1

There are stories that are born from a difficult moment but manage to transform into something great. This is the case for Teresa and Edoardo, a young couple who, ....

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18 May 2026 • Dall’Associazione
Dad Roberto’s Challenge Continues: New Projects to Support Research on CMT2A

In recent years, we have often shared the story of Roberto Russo and his commitment to supporting research on Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A (CMT2A), the rare neurological disorder affecting ....

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18 March 2026 • Dall’Associazione
Myasthenia Gravis: the PANORAMA Project wins €500,000 in funding to study refractory forms

Refractory myasthenia gravis, a rare and complex autoimmune disease for which a significant proportion of patients do not respond to available therapies, is the focus of the PANORAMA project—developed ....

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5 March 2026 • Dal Centro
The “Young Researchers” project becomes a reality: a concrete investment in the future of researchIl

Every scientific advancement is born from a journey shaped by commitment, vision, and tangible support. Today, we can share an important milestone: the “Young Researchers” project, promoted by the ....

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23 February 2026 • Dal Centro
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Begins Before Birth: A Study Reveals Its Origin

An Italian study conducted on organoids reveals early defects in the development of the central nervous system already in the embryonic phase, reinforces the crucial importance of neonatal screening, ....

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12 February 2026 • Dal Centro
A new therapeutic strategy for SMARD1Una nuova strategia terapeutica per la SMARD1

SMARD1 is a rare childhood neurodegenerative disease caused by mutations in the IGHMBP2 gene. It severely affects motor and respiratory functions, and to date, no approved therapies exist. Our ....

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27 January 2026 • Dal Centro
Reply and the University of Milan launch experimental research on biological computing using Cortical Labs’ CL1 platform

Reply announced today the launch of a collaboration with the Department of Pathophysiology and Transplants at the University of Milan, together with the Dino Ferrari Center of the University ....

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27 January 2026 • Dal Centro
New results in gene therapy for SMARD1: a study paves the way for safer and more effective treatments

A study led by Prof. Stefania Corti from the Dino Ferrari Center at the University of Milan and the Policlinico of Milan, in collaboration with Nationwide Children’s Hospital (Ohio, ....

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19 January 2026 • Dal Centro
The brain in a drop: a new research line on extracellular vesicles for Alzheimer’s studies launched thanks to REPOWER funding

UA new project dedicated to the study of extracellular vesicles as potential biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease has been launched at our “Centro Dino Ferrari” of the University of Milan ....

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22 December 2025 • Dal Centro
Alzheimer and dementia research: a €105,000 contribution from Fondazione BCC Milano

UnAn important gesture of trust and generosity comes from Fondazione BCC Milano, which has chosen to support the research project “The Role of Glymphatic System Dysfunction in the Early ....

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9 December 2025 • Dal Centro
ALS: ARISLA awards €830,000 for 6 new research projects

Fondazione AriSLA, the main non-profit organization funding ALS research in Italy, announces a new €830,000 grant to support the development of 6 innovative projects, selected through the 2025 Call ....

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2 December 2025 • Dal Centro
The importance of changing perspective: together with Giorgia Righi on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we chose to interview Giorgia Righi, our young patient affected by Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare and progressive neurodegenerative ....

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26 November 2025 • Dal Centro
Global recognition for ALS research: Prof. Silani awarded in Houston

The 20th anniversary of the “Peggy and Gary Edwards Distinguished ALS Lectures”, established to recognize the exceptional contribution of physicians in combating and alleviating the severity of Amyotrophic Lateral ....

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26 November 2025 • Dal Centro
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Rare Genetic Variants Identified in Affected Patients

 A major study led by Prof. Stefania Corti and Prof. Dario Ronchi at the Centro Dino Ferrari of the Università degli Studi di Milano and Policlinico di Milano has ....

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12 September 2025 • Dal Centro
From Diagnosis to Research: Marco’s Challenge

At the “Centro Dino Ferrari,” there are stories where scientific research and personal life intertwine in surprising ways. One of these is that of Marco Stefanati, who first encountered ....

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1 September 2025 • Dall’Associazione
Gianpaolo’s Story and His Fight Against CMT2A

A diagnosis doesn’t change who you are, but it can change what you choose to do   “I don’t just want to tell my story. I want to turn ....

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9 July 2025 • Dall’Associazione
“Certain Women Shine”: Solidarity, Music, and Community to Support Research on CMT2A

Friday, July 18 at 8:30 PM – Subbiano in Celebration   Some stories teach us that even the smallest gesture, if repeated with consistency, can become a force capable ....

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1 July 2025 • Dall’Associazione
Multiple Sclerosis – Disease Progression: The Evolution of a Concept Between Past and Future

On May 21, 2025, the event “Multiple Sclerosis – Disease Progression: The Evolution of a Concept Between Past and Future” took place in the Aula Magna of the Mangiagalli ....

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28 May 2025 • Dal Centro
1st International Symposium on the Clinical Care of SMA

“Medical Emergencies in SMA:Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Response” August 29–30, 2025 – Quark Hotel, Milan   On August 29–30, 2025, SMA Europe will host the 1st International Symposium on Clinical ....

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8 May 2025 • Dal Centro
A New Headache Center is Born: A Step Forward in Migraine Care

At the Policlinico di Milano a Center Dedicated to the Care and Management of Various Types of Migraine and Headache. Migraine is much more than just a headache. It ....

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5 May 2025 • Dal Centro
Azzurro Gio: the dream of Amedeo and James for ALS research

A Virtual Race to Remember a Father’s Real Love   «Non fateci caso se durante questa intervista ogni tanto riderò, io sono fatto così». Amedeo begins like this, with ....

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3 April 2025 • Dall’Associazione
An innovative 3D model to study Parkinson’s disease and test new therapies

It is an organoid that reproduces the midbrain, the brain area most affected by the disease, derived from stem cells taken from patients with mutations in the GBA1 gene, ....

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1 April 2025 • Dal Centro
Understanding ALS: a new research project with organoids and molecular mapping

The Challenge: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that progressively destroys the nerve cells responsible for controlling movement. People with ALS gradually lose the ability to move, ....

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31 March 2025 • Dal Centro
Between music, sports, and solidarity: Roberto Russo’s new initiatives for CMT2A research

Who knows Roberto Russo knows he’s a whirlwind of ideas. For those who don’t know him yet, a brief introduction: Roberto lives in a town in the province of ....

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27 February 2025 • Dall’Associazione
Being a Scientist Today: Between Dreams, Challenges, and the Desire to Make a Mark

On February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, an occasion to recognize the fundamental contribution of women in research and to inspire new ....

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10 February 2025 • Dal Centro
Beyond the Disease: The Story of Mimma Smaldone and Her Extraordinary Fight for Life

We met the family of Maria Domenica Smaldone – Mimma, as she was affectionately called by all who loved her – on a November day. There was a special ....

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29 November 2024 • Dall’Associazione
Identified a New Potential Therapy for ALS Linked to C9orf72 Gene Mutations

An important international study coordinated by the National Institute on Aging (NIH) and published in Cell Genomics, which involved several Italian research centers—particularly in Milan—has identified a promising therapeutic ....

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28 October 2024 • Dal Centro
Dr. Alessio Di Fonzo receives the “Movement Disorders Article of the Year Award 2024”

We are proud to announce that Dr. Alessio Di Fonzo, Head of the Parkinson’s Disease and Other Movement Disorders Laboratory at our “Centro Dino Ferrari”,University of Milan – Fondazione ....

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17 October 2024 • Dal Centro
A new project on dementias gets underway

We have launched a research project on dementias titled: “The role of glymphatic system dysfunction in the early stages and progression of dementias” Project Aim: The project aims to ....

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21 September 2024 • Dal Centro
Myotonic Dystrophies: A New Specialized Clinic Is Born

A new specialized clinic dedicated to myotonic dystrophies has opened at the Policlinico di Milano. Our “Centro Dino Ferrari” University of Milan -Ospedale Policlinico, has long been dedicated to ....

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19 September 2024 • Dal Centro
Not Just Alzheimer’s: An Inflammatory and Biomolecular Profile of Frontotemporal Dementia Identified

Frontotemporal Dementia is a form of dementia with an often presenile onset, characterized by behavioral and language disorders. Several cases are transmitted across generations and have a genetic cause, ....

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15 September 2024 • Dal Centro
SMARD1: a new generous donation in support of research

The fundraising campaign launched last April by Giulia and Matteo to support research into SMARD1—the disease affecting their young son, Giorgio—has come to a successful close. Thanks to widespread ....

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4 July 2022 • Dall’Associazione