Precision Medicine represents a paradigm shift in clinical practice and biomedical research. It moves beyond the "one-size-fits-all" approach to promote innovative models of prevention, diagnosis and treatment built on the individual characteristics of each person.
Unlike traditional medicine, which applies standardised protocols based on statistical averages, Precision Medicine tailors clinical interventions to the biological, genetic, environmental and behavioural characteristics of the individual patient. Therapeutic decisions are refined by integrating data from genomic analyses, lifestyle information, physiological parameters and personal clinical history.
The guiding principle is simple yet revolutionary: “to each their own treatment”. This means more accurate diagnoses, more effective therapies, reduced side effects and a better quality of life. No longer drugs that work “for the majority”, but targeted treatments that work specifically for you.
Personalisation of Treatments
Every patient is treated according to their specific genetic and molecular characteristics, ensuring more effective therapies with fewer side effects.
Multidisciplinary Integration
The joint work of healthcare professionals, biologists, geneticists and researchers ensures a comprehensive and innovative approach to care.
Cutting-Edge Technologies
Next-generation genetic sequencing, multi-omic analyses and artificial intelligence for precision diagnoses and therapies.
Collaboration between Institutions and Industry
Strategic partnerships to accelerate the development of new drugs, devices and innovative diagnostic tools.
From Prevention to Care
An integrated approach covering prevention, early diagnosis, personalised therapy and continuous health monitoring.
Improvement of Quality of Life
More effective therapies, reduced side effects and better overall management of the health journey.
Precision Medicine is not only a promise for the future, but an operational reality: today we can know in advance which patients will respond to a specific drug, avoiding ineffective treatments and accelerating the path to recovery.
The Precision Medicine Centers are concrete access points to the integrated HEAL Italia system. Through the Centers it is possible to:
The Precision Medicine Centers are born to make care truly personal. Every individual has unique biological, genetic and environmental characteristics that influence their health. The Centers use advanced technologies and integrated data to build tailored diagnostic and therapeutic pathways, moving beyond the standardised approach of traditional medicine and ensuring more effective care for all.
The Directors
Dott.ssa Laura Leonardis
General Director, Co-Founder Officine
Prof. Mauro Piacentini
Scientific Director
Prof. Gianluca Moroncini
Full Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of the Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, and Director of the Medical Clinic at AOU delle Marche – Network Coordinator “Prevention Strategies”, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof.ssa Francesca Granucci
Full Professor of General Pathology, Director of the Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences, University of Milano-Bicocca – Spoke Coordinator “Next Gen Therapeutics”, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof.ssa Sabrina Giglio
Director of the HEAL ITALIA Center for Precision Medicine, Cagliari Co-Founder, Officine
Prof. Stefano Diciotti
Associate Professor of Electronic and Information Bioengineering, University of Bologna – Spoke Coordinator “Intelligent Health”, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof. Andrea Isidori
Full Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Sapienza University of Rome – Spoke Coordinator “4D Precision Diagnostics”, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof. Piero Marchetti
Full Professor of Endocrinology, University of Pisa – Spoke Coordinator “Clinical Exploitation”, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof.ssa Luisa Minghetti
Director, Technical-Scientific Service for Research Coordination and Promotion, Istituto Superiore di Sanità – Biobanks Network Coordinator, HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof. Giorgio Stassi
Full Professor of General Pathology, University of Palermo – Scientific Coordinator of the HEAL ITALIA Project
Prof. Andrea Perra
Full Professor of General Pathology, UniCA – Director of the HEAL ITALIA Center for Precision Medicine, Cagliari Co-Founder, Officine
Prof. Massimo Midiri
President of the Heal Italia Foundation, Rector of the University of Palermo
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