Publications and Awards
Rehab Technologies Lab is an award-winning research line of IIT and our teams actively support the scientific community with many publications, dissemination talks and other accomplishments.
Scientific Talks
2026
Ciofani G.
Boron nitride nanotubes in biomedicine: From seminal studies to patient-personalized nanovectors
ACS Spring Conference, Atlanta (USA)
Conference
2026
Ciofani G.
Engineering cellular responses through nanoscale actuation
Ph.D. Course in Clinical Physiopathology, University of Pisa, Pisa (Italy)
Institute
2026
Ciofani G.
Harnessing nanoscale platforms to direct cellular functions
University of Salamanca, Salamanca (Spain)
Institute
2026
Ciofani G.
Introduzione alla (bio)nanotecnologia
Scuola Media “I. Masih”, Bientina (Italy)
School (Summer school, ...)
2026
Ciofani G.
Light-responsive polydopamine nanoparticles for redox modulation and photothermal therapeutics
ChemBio-VIII Conference, San Sebastian (Spain)
Conference
2026
Ciofani G.
Targeting oxidative stress in space: A nanotechnology perspective
Unite! Research School, Oropa (Italy)
School (Summer school, ...)
2026
CIofani G.
Towards physiologically relevant in vitro models of the blood–brain barrier and brain cancer
Polytechnic University of Torino, Torino (Italy)
Institute
2026
Ciofani G.
Tuning cellular outputs through nanoscale functional platforms
“Young Investigators’ Day in Chemical Science and Technology”, Salamanca (Spain)
Workshop/Symposium
2026
Ciofani G.
Ultrasound-responsive piezoelectric biodegradable nanoparticles for drug-free anticancer therapy
Global Congress on Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering Innovations, Boston (USA)
Conference
2025
Ciofani G.
Advanced in vitro models of the blood-brain barrier and of the brain cancer microenvironment
Tumor microenvironment and resistance to drugs: The role of biomaterials, in silico, and in vitro modeling, Pavia (Italy)
Workshop/Symposium
2025
Ciofani G.
Advanced platforms for biological testing: Bridging the gap between in vitro and in vivo
Osaka University, Osaka (Japan)
Institute
2025
Ciofani G.
Harnessing piezoelectric nanomaterials for brain cancer microenvironment modulation and therapy
CSF Symposium on Advanced Nanotechnologies for Precision Brain Interfacing, Ascona (Switzerland)
Workshop/Symposium
2025
Ciofani G.
Light-responsive biodegradable nanotransducers for cellular modulation: Polydopamine nanoparticles as a promising platform for healthcare applications
NanoBalkan International Conference, Tirana (Albania)
Conference
2025
Ciofani G.
Modulation of cellular activities through biodegradable nano transducers
Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute, Zaragoza (Spain)
Institute
2025
Ciofani G.
Modulation of cellular activities through light-responsive biodegradable nanotransducers: Potential applications of polydopamine nanoparticles in human healthcare
Conference of the Italian Community of Condensed Physics Matter and Related Fields, Venezia (Italy)
Conference
2025
Ciofani G.
Nanomedicine in space: Models and countermeasures
NanoBio&Med 2025 conference, Barcelona (Spain)
Conference
2025
Ciofani G.
Omics approaches: From cancer research to space nanomedicine
IPR International Conference, Awaji (Japan)
Conference
2025
Ciofani G.
Personalized hybrid nanocarriers for targeted glioblastoma therapy
NanoInnovation Conference & Exhibition, Roma (Italy)
Conference
Awards
2025
Rehab Technologies.
ADI Index award - Hannes arm
2025
Laffranchi M., Traverso S., Vaccaro R., Cavallaro L., Canepa M., Boccardo N., Vassallo C., Maludrottu S., De Michieli L., Gruppioni E.
Compasso d'oro international award - Twin exoskeleton
2025
Semprini M.
EMBC Distinguished Lecturer
2025
Laffranchi M.
Member of the Scientific Committee, acted as a reviewer for the scientific projects programme.
2025
Laffranchi M.
Premio ANGI 2025 - Menzione speciale innovazione "Innovation leader award"
2024
Macaluso A., Bottino A., Pratticò F.G., Lamberti F., Galletti C., Storchi C., Podda J., Tacchino A., Brichetto G., Boccardo N., et al.
Best Session Presentation - Executive Control in a Mixed Reality Exergame for Motor-Cognitive Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis
2024
Laffranchi M.
Member of the Scientific Committee, acted as a reviewer for the scientific projects programme.
2024
Vassallo C.
Tornare a camminare grazie a un esoscheletro
2024
Vassallo C.
User-Centered Design and Development of Medical Robots: Rehabilitative Exoskeletons and Prostheses
2024
Franconi B., Cherubini A., Sacchini A., De Giuseppe S., Bunt A., Berettoni A., Modica A., Boccardo N., Gruppioni E., Traverso S., et al.
Winner of the 2024 Cybathlon Leg Prosthesis Race