2nd SEMM PhD Retreat

Date
17-18 November 2026

Location
Loano, IT
connecting minds, creating memories
This is the theme of our 2nd SEMM PhD Retreat. Building on this inspiration, the event will put the spotlight on our participants through dedicated student talks and poster sessions, providing a platform to discuss about their projects and exchange feedback with peers. During the meeting, we will also host exceptional keynote speakers who will bring their expertise and fresh perspectives to our community.
We feature an interactive workshop on science communication designed to refine technical expertise and public engagement skills to reach both scientific and non-scientific audiences. This will be complemented by an insightful roundtable discussion on career development, where invited guests will explore the diverse opportunities within both academic and non-academic career paths.
Please note that the Retreat is dedicated only to SEMM PhD students.
Speakers
Keynote Speakers
Joep Beumer
Basel, CH
Iros Barozzi
Medical University of Vienna, AT
Elisabetta Argenzio
Milan, IT
Science Communication Workshop Speakers
Marco Signore
Naples, IT
Stefano Bertacchi
Milan, IT
Career Roundtable Speakers
Clarissa Spataro
Roche, Monza, IT
Speaker TBD
(TBD)
Elisabetta Argenzio
Human Technopole, Milan, IT
Iros Barozzi
CCR, Medical University of Vienna, AT
Joep Beumer
IHB, Basel, CH
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Organizing Committee
Chair: Lucrezia Stabellini IEO, Milan
Vice-chair: Adriana Marinaro IEO, Milan
Shakti Dahe IFOM, Milan
Federica Miele IEO, Milan
Konstantina Papanikolaou IEO, Milan
Andreas Paschalides IFOM, Milan
Maria Chiara Rainone IEO, Milan
Chiara Sacchi IFOM, Milan