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
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
2025
Ciofani G.
Smart bio-interfaces: Nanomaterials, microphysiological systems, and personalized nanomedicine
National University of Singapore, Singapore (Singapore)
Institute
2025
Ciofani G.
Smart nanomaterials as advanced theranostic tools
National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Algiers (Algeria)
Institute
2025
Ciofani G.
Ultrasound-responsive piezoelectric nanoparticles for remote neuronal activation and differentiation
6th International Brain Stimulation Conference, Kobe (Japan)
Conference
2024
Ciofani G.
Biomimetic barriers-on-a-chip for the modeling of the brain cancer microenvironment
European Organ-on-Chip Society - [On line]
Conference
2024
Ciofani G.
Brain-on-a-chip devices: Real-scale sensorized models
6th International Congress on Biosensors, Konya (Turkey)
Conference
2024
Ciofani G.
Combining drug delivery and piezoelectric stimulation for an efficient cancer treatment
17th European Symposium on Controlled Drug Delivery, Egmont an Zee (The Netherlands)
Workshop/Symposium
2024
Ciofani G.
Lipid-based magnetic nanoparticles for glioma treatment: In vivo validation
International Union of Radio Science Atlantic Meeting, Gran Canaria (Spain)
Conference
2024
Ciofani G.
Modulation of the brain cancer microenvironment through piezoelectric nanoparticles
Annual Meeting of the Italian Society for Biomaterials (SIB 2014), Faenza (Italy)
Conference
2024
Ciofani G.
Modulation of the cellular activities through smart nanomaterials
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
Institute
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
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
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
2022
Maludrottu S., Laffranchi M., Vassallo C., Vaccaro R., De Michieli L.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2022 - Twin Exoskeleton
2021
Laffranchi M., Traverso S., Vaccaro R., Maludrottu S., Poli F., De Bartolomeis L., Diamanti G., Gruppioni E., De Michieli L.
Good Design
2021
Maludrottu M., Laffranchi M., Vassallo C., Vaccaro R., De Michieli L.
Good Design Award 2021 - Twin, Lower Limb Exoskeleton