STEMPISA 2020 (Pacini editors) unites in a unique volume the 41 most outstanding researchers from Pisa in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics. Here, selected representatives of the 3 universities of Pisa (Università di Pisa, Scuola Normale Superiore, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna), the research entities (Consiglio Nazionale di ricerca CNR, Istituto Italiano di Technologia ITT, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare) and the project VIRGO-EGO, share their professional history and success they obtained by working in one of the worlds most important centres of research and education.
All presented protagonists play a crucial role in connecting science to the territory, conferring inspiration and ambition while passing on their passion for research to the succeeding generations.
Among these exceptional scholars, Prof. Vittoria Raffa has not only revolutionised science in the fields of molecular biology, nano-medicine and engineering during her past professional career, but still makes a significant contribution to today’s worldwide innovative and pioneering research in the development of new therapeutic strategies.