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Discover the latest publications and scientific contributions from Fondazione Gianni Benzi Onlus.

New publication from the OrphaDev4Kids project
A new scientific publication has been published in the journal Frontiers in Medicine, contributing to the advancement of innovation in orphan medical devices for paediatric populations. The article, titled “Clinical perspectives on wearable devices for pediatric...

Ethics and regulatory guidance to address the challenges encountered in research on rare diseases: the experience of EJP RD
A new article published in BMC Medical Ethics sheds light on the main ethical and regulatory challenges affecting rare disease research across Europe, highlighting the importance of dedicated support frameworks to help researchers navigate complex compliance...

Sickle cell disease in Nigeria: ARISE study on infections in paediatric patients
A new scientific publication developed within the ARISE project explores the frequency of infections in paediatric subjects with Sickle Cell Disease in, particularly in high-incidence settings such as Nigeria. The study, entitled “Pattern of Reported Infections Among...

New publication in Frontiers in Medicine: repurposing for small population needs
A new editorial titled “Repurposing for Small Population Needs” has been published in Frontiers in Medicine. Among the authors is our Head of the Research and Innovation Department Viviana Giannuzzi. The article provides an overview of the 10 manuscripts, including...

New ARISE publication highlights key priorities for Sickle Cell Disease Care in Nigeria
A new collaborative scientific publication from the ARISE project highlights critical priorities in the care of healthcare professionals dealing with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), particularly in high-burden settings such as Nigeria. The study, titled “Healthcare...

Mapping expertise and educational needs in haemoglobinopathies: results from the HELIOS COST Action survey
A new scientific publication entitled “Mapping Expertise and Educational Needs for Hemoglobinopathies: Insights from HELIOS COST Action Healthcare Professionals” has been published in the journal Blood Global Hematology. The article is part of the activities of the...

HELIOS Action: a new scientific article published in HemaSphere
A new scientific publication entitled “HELIOS Action: Advancing research, education, and equity in haemoglobinopathies across Europe and beyond” has been published in the HemaSphere journal. The article focuses on the HELIOS Action – Haemoglobinopathies in European...

Advances in safer treatments for vulnerable patients: new publications
Prof Adriana Ceci, former President of Fondazione Benzi and current member of its Scientific Committee, has contributed to two international publications addressing important research issues for vulnerable patients. The first article “Pharmacokinetic and...

Paediatric oncology: a comparison between Europe and United States
A study published in Frontiers in Medicine examined the development and approval of paediatric in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) over the period 2007- 2024. Among the authors are our researchers Viviana Giannuzzi and Adriana Ceci. The study shows...

New publication on ethics and regulation in global genetic research
On 5 August 2025, a new ethics and regulatory study has been published on Health Research Policy and Systems. It derives from the main contribution of Fondazione Benzi to INHERENT, an international network which aims at investigating genetic modifiers in paediatric...