Translational pharmacology research – from bench to bedside

Our research spans molecular medicine, clinical trials, translational science, and therapeutic development. We are committed to generating impactful discoveries that address fundamental questions in human health and disease.

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Research Groups

Cancer Pharmacology Unit

Principal investigator · Prof. Guido Bocci

Translational pharmacology of antineoplastic drugs, with focus on metronomic chemotherapy, pharmacogenetics, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmacogenetics Unit

Principal investigator · Prof. Di Paolo

Therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacogenetic analyses, and dose individualization across oncology, hematology, and infectious diseases.

Gastrointestinal & Immunopharmacology Unit

Principal investigators · Prof. L. Antonioli, Prof. M. Fornai

Pharmacological strategies for gastrointestinal and immune-mediated diseases, focusing on purinergic signaling and intestinal barrier function.

Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Unit

Director · Prof. M. Fornai

Drug safety, pharmacovigilance, and pharmacoepidemiology research; part of the Tuscan Regional Pharmacovigilance Center (CRFV).

Postgraduate training programs

Two advanced training paths at the University of Pisa, from clinical research methodology to medical specialty practice.

Second-level master

Clinical research and trial methodology

Clinical trial methodology in oncology and specialty disciplines: study design, biostatistics, pharmacogenetics and AI applications in drug development. Career paths in pharma companies, CROs and hospitals.

Speciality school

Clinical pharmacology and toxicology

Specialist training in predicting and evaluating responses to drugs and toxic substances in humans under normal and pathological conditions, combining theoretical, technical and clinical care competencies.