The Rector of the Medical University of Vienna, Prof. Markus Müller, meets Italian Ambassador Giovanni Pugliese in an event dedicated to promoting research and scientific collaboration between Italy and Austria.
The initiative is promoted by Prof. Maria Sibilia, director of the Center for Cancer Research and honorary member of ASSAI.
The meeting will also be an important opportunity to present the Austrian-Italian Scientific Exchange Association (ASSAI).
The event, which will be held on March 24, 2026, in the Rector's Hall, will be a unique opportunity to strengthen the links between science and health, promote the exchange of knowledge, and highlight the contribution of Italian researchers to the Viennese scientific community.
Program
- 2:00–2:15 pm
Opening and presentation of the Medical University of Vienna
Rector Markus Müller
Medical University of Vienna
Presentations
- 2:20–2:30 pm
Maria Sibilia
Medical University of Vienna, Director of the Center for Cancer Research - 2:30 - 2:40 pm
Francesco Moscato
Medical University of Vienna, Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - 2:40–2:50 pm
Simona Saluzzo
Medical University of Vienna, Department of Dermatology - 2:50–3:00 pm
Alberto Benazzo
Medical University Vienna, Surgical Director of Vienna Lung Transplant Program, Head of lung transplant research Lab - 3:00–3:15 pm
Giovanni Pugliese
Ambassador
Amedeo Staiano
Science Attaché at the Italian Embassy
Caterina Vizzardelli
PhD, FWF-Project Leader, Center for Pathophysiology, Infectiology & Immunology, Institute for Pathophysiology and Allergy Research - 3:15–3:30 pm
Discussion - 4:00 pm
Visit of the Medical University of Vienna and its Institutes
Center for Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
Cancer Research Center
Registration
Pleasse register by March 20, 2026: caterina.vizzardelli@meduniwien.ac.at