PRESIDENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY
THE FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECT
Also for 2023 Agorà has decided, together with some partners, to stand alongside the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, financing a research grant for an excellent researcher in the field of ovarian cancer to concretely support research and all the women who are facing and fighting
this disease daily.
Ovarian cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Due to the lack of specific symptoms, this disease is generally diagnosed at an advanced stage, when metastases have already appeared in the omentum, an area of the abdominal cavity particularly rich in adipose tissue. Fat cells in the omentum promote the metastasis of ovarian cancer, but the mechanisms by which this occurs are not yet fully understood.
In particular, the role of extracellular vesicles, small "bubbles" released by cells and containing various types of molecules, commonly used to exchange information, is little studied. The goal of the supported project will be to analyze and catalog the functions of these vesicles in the interaction between ovarian cancer and adipose tissue, in order to clarify the molecular basis of metastasis formation.
Fabrizio Fontana
Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology
PhD in Integrative Biomedical Research
University of Milan (MI) - Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences
Project headquarters
University of Milan
Project objective
study the role of extracellular vesicles in the dialogue between ovarian tumor and tissue
adipose tissue, clarifying the mechanisms of metastasis formation.
THANKS
This wonderful initiative continues for the second year, alongside the Umberto Veronesi Foundation, which allows us to actively support scientific research in concrete ways. Our constant goal is to demonstrate the social dimension of aesthetic medicine: both as a tool for disseminating information in terms of prevention and as a restorative medicine for a better quality of life after illness.
Alberto Massirone
President Agora
This concrete confirmation of how continuing to work together can achieve significant results, reminding everyone once again of the importance of supporting scientific research through the channels and approaches best suited to each of us.
Alessandra Zanelli
President of Agorà Servizi Srl
I thank Agorà and its partners for renewing this important contribution for the second year in support of excellent scientific research, which will allow us to continue supporting the Veronesi Foundation's commitment to fighting cancers that typically affect women.
Monica Ramaioli
General Director of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation
OUR PARTNERS
who made a concrete and unconditional contribution to the 2022 Agora Congress
THANKS AS A FRIEND
At IBSA, we work every day to promote a concept of authentic beauty that is synonymous with well-being. Thanks to research and scientific expertise, we offer our patients concrete solutions to enhance their beauty without distorting it, because each of us is a masterpiece. For these reasons, we are proud to support Agorà and the TOGETHER FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH project, which supports the scientific research of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation.
Dr. Mariangela Cataneo
Business Specialist Direct Operation Dermoaesthetic Department
Relife strongly supports continuous scientific research to increase patients health and wellbeing and this comes directly from our roots in the Menarini Group. That's why we decided to adhere to this project supported by Agorà for the Veronesi Foundation scholarship to support the oncology research.
Silvester Svenn Rossmann
Global Head of Relife
THANKS FOR BEING A CONTRIBUTOR
