Department of Excellence | Presentation
Department of Excellence Presentation
Following a national selection based on research quality, the ability to deliver high-level education, and a commitment to technological innovation, the DIEM was chosen by the MUR (Ministry of University and Research) as a Department of Excellence for the five-year period 2023–2027. The MUR allocated over €7 million to DIEM for the implementation of the project IT4DiMe: Information Technologies for Digital Medicine.
The project’s objective is to establish a leading hub for research, education, and technology transfer in the field of Information Technologies for Digital Medicine, with national and international significance.
The use of information technologies in the medical and healthcare sectors (e-health) is critical for enhancing the efficiency of healthcare systems, enabling personalized services, and reducing costs compared to traditional models. In particular, mobile solutions (m-health) play a pivotal role in breaking spatial and temporal barriers and improving healthcare accessibility. Furthermore, Artificial Intelligence and intelligent robotics underpin new paradigms of diagnosis and care that offer unprecedented patient-centric attention, thus supporting the transition toward personalized care models.
In this context, DIEM will use the project’s resources to strengthen its existing research efforts and foster new synergies among various groups by creating interdisciplinary laboratories and integrating new permanent staff. This enhancement of research capabilities will also support advanced training (Ph.D. programs, Master’s degrees, and specialization courses), promoting the development of highly skilled professionals in a high-value-added sector.