PhD in TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REMODELING BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR
BODY FUNCTION

Educational goals and objectives

TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REMODELING BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR BODY FUNCTION

The Board of Teachers proposes the Research Doctorate in Tissue Engineering and Remodeling Biotechnologies for Body Function with the aim of expanding knowledge at both molecular and clinical levels on the etiology, pathogenesis, and progression of acquired and/or hereditary diseases, including metabolic, degenerative, and oncological conditions. Particular attention is devoted to disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system, the maxillofacial district, the visual system, and the otorhinolaryngological field, approached from medical, surgical, sports, and rehabilitative perspectives. The program is designed to develop advanced research activities in the biotechnological and biomedical fields, with a strong focus on therapeutic and rehabilitative applications. Special emphasis is placed on chronic degenerative diseases due to their significant impact on healthcare systems. Within this framework, research projects will also address the physico-chemical properties of biomaterials aimed at extracellular matrix regeneration and remodeling, as well as the development of innovative biotechnologies for clinical applications across different body systems, in line with the diverse expertise of the Board members. The multidisciplinary composition of the Board will support the achievement of these objectives through: (a) optimization of molecular and cellular biotechnological resources; (b) development of epidemiological data biobanks; and (c) design and validation of innovative diagnostic systems, protocols, and therapeutic pathways. From an organizational perspective, the Doctorate is structured into four closely interconnected pathways, supported by multidisciplinary tutoring: (i) molecular pathophysiology, (ii) tissue engineering and extracellular matrix remodeling, (iii) clinical research for the optimization of body function, and (iv) therapeutic and rehabilitative applications. The first pathway focuses on identifying molecular mechanisms underlying diseases, particularly in the head–neck region and musculoskeletal system. The second addresses biomaterials and advanced strategies for tissue engineering and stem cell applications in orthopedics, ophthalmology, and otorhinolaryngology. The third pathway emphasizes clinical translation, integrating prior knowledge to improve functional outcomes, including in sports medicine. The fourth focuses on innovative therapeutic and rehabilitative approaches. This integrated and interdisciplinary structure ensures that each pathology or disability is investigated from multiple perspectives, ranging from molecular mechanisms to clinical and rehabilitative strategies, thereby promoting a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and translational research approach. Different aspects will be pursued autonomously by Board members, also in relation to available funding and ongoing research projects.

Available Positions and Scholarships

University scholarship	3	University scholarship reserved to foreign applicants	0	Department scholarship	1
Scholarship funded by private research institution	0	Scholarship funded by private non-research institution	0	Scholarship funded by public research institution	0
Scholarship funded by public non-research institution	0	PhD position under national research programs	0	PhD position under EU research programs	0
Foreign independent candidates	3	Employee of private research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement	0	Employee of private non-research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement	0
Employee of public research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement	4	Employee of public non-research institution/organisation under a cooperation agreement	0	PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a private research institution/organisation	0
PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a private non-research institution/organisation	0	PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a public research institution/organisation	0	PhD under higher education and research apprenticeship contract at a public non-research institution/organisation	0
No scholarship	3

Research topics

Scholarship type: BORSISTA DIPARTIMENTALE

Self-certification of the academic qualification obtained through Model A:

• Master’s Degree
• Single-cycle Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Old-system Degree
• Degree obtained abroad corresponding to EQF Level 7
• provided that they belong to the following classes: Sono ammessi alla selezione i candidati in possesso di Laurea Magistrale conseguita ai sensi del D.M. 270/2004 nelle classi LM-41 Medicina e Chirurgia, LM-13 Farmacia e Farmacia industriale, LM-6 Biologia, LM-9 Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche, LM-21 Ingegneria biomedica, LM-22 Ingegneria chimica, LM-32 Ingegneria informatica, LM-33 Ingegneria meccanica, LM-53 Ingegneria dei materiali, LM-54 Scienze chimiche, LM-67 Scienze e tecniche delle attività motorie preventive e adattate, LM-68 Scienze e tecniche dello sport e LM/SNT2 Scienze riabilitative delle professioni sanitarie, nonché di Laurea Specialistica conseguita ai sensi del D.M. 509/1999 nelle classi 6/S Biologia, 9/S Biotecnologie mediche, veterinarie e farmaceutiche, 14/S Farmacia e farmacia industriale, 26/S Ingegneria biomedica, 27/S Ingegneria chimica, 35/S Ingegneria informatica, 36/S Ingegneria meccanica, 46/S Medicina e chirurgia, 62/S Scienze chimiche, 69/S Scienze della nutrizione umana, 75/S Scienze e tecnica dello sport e 76/S Scienze e tecniche delle attività motorie preventive e adattative, 52/S Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria, LM-46 Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria o titoli equipollenti ai sensi della normativa vigente.