Wednesday, June 19, 2013

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The University of Milan

The University of Milan is a public, multidisciplinary teaching and research institution that offers 8 Faculties, 2 Schools, 136 study courses, 21 Doctoral Schools and 71 Specialisation Schools.

Our 2,178 professors represent the highest concentration of scientific expertise in the region and our research is ranked among the best in Italy and Europe.
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News

Thirteen scientists declare their opinion about the Stamina "method" on EMBO Journal

Foreign and Italian researchers, including our Professor Elena Cattaneo, analyse the improper use of stem cells in various neurological diseases, to underscore the importance of objectives such as efficacy, scientific safety and patient protection demanded by the law and by clinical trials.

International Medical School: check your score

Candidates who took the IMAT on April 15th can now check their test paper and the performance ranking, on MIUR website. Students who wish to enroll have, nevertheless, to wait until July 29th  when the Ministry will publish the list of students assigned to the University of Milan.

A new weapon against diabetes and pancreas tumor

Published in PNAS a study of the Unistem Laboratory of Biomedical Embryology on insulin-producing cells derived from the skin. The study describes a method to change the function of cells without altering their DNA sequence.

RNasi H2, the protein that “cuts” DNA errors

Molecular Cell has published a study conducted by Department of Life Sciences which has identified the protein involved in repairing DNA replication. If altered, this protein can lead to the development of several types of tumour.

Meet your buddy!

The University of Milan, in cooperation with ESN, the non-profit association that assists and promotes international student mobility, launches the "Buddy Project". Our exchange students can contact the ESN staff and get practical help during the first weeks of their stay in Milan.