Medical Physics Research Group
Ferrara University and INFN
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The Medical Physics Research Group is a joint collaboration between researchers of the University of Ferrara and the local Division of the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN). Our expertise covers various aspects of the physics of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and biophysics of blood circulation.
RECENT NEWS 👇
🎓PhD opportunities in Physics at Ferrara University 📢
🎓PhD opportunities in Physics at Ferrara University 📢
MAY 2026
The new call for PhD applications is now open! If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in Medical Physics, our research group offers exciting projects and a collaborative environment.
👉 View the Complete Call (English Version) - deadline 24 JUNE 2026
🇮🇹 Italian version / Bando Ciclo 42
We highly encourage prospective candidates to reach out early. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss potential research topics, project proposals, and how to prepare your application.
MARCH 2026
Drain Brain 2.0 project completed
Drain Brain 2.0 project completed
The experimental activities of the Drain Brain 2.0 project, sponsored by the Italian Space Agency (ASI), have been successfully completed! 👉 Read the full news
The plethysmography system developed in our laboratories has been used both for in-flight operations and baseline data collection (BDC), so as to monitor the cerebral venous return of four astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
🧑🚀 Read more about this experiment on NASA website
FEBRUARY 2026
Timepix4 at SOLEIL Synchrotron
Timepix4 at SOLEIL Synchrotron
A successful experimental campaign has recently been completed at the SOLEIL Synchrotron (Paris, France).
In collaboration with colleagues from the INFN Divisions of Trieste and Pisa, we collected the data necessary for the characterization of the energy response and spatial resolution of next-generation X-ray imaging detectors based on Timepix4 technology, developed within the Medipix4 Collaboration.
The results will contribute to the advancement of high-resolution spectral X-ray imaging for future research and applications.
JANUARY 2026
Take a look at this video introducing our Master's Degree career path in Physics applied to health, energy and environment - you might spot someone from our research group! 🙂
👉 Further information on the career path, with a specific focus on medical applications here
🎓 You can also explore the other videos presenting the Master’s Degree in Physics on the official University of Ferrara YouTube channel
DECEMBER 2025
🎄Christmas Lectures on Medical Physics 2025
Join us for an afternoon of seminars dedicated to cutting-edge topics in Medical Physics, featuring invited experts from research institutions and university hospitals. The event is open to students, researchers, and anyone interested.
🗓️ December 18, Blocco C – Room C412, Polo Scientifico Tecnologico
14:30 — Introduction by Prof. A. Taibi and Dr P. Cardarelli, Università di Ferrara & INFN Sez. di Ferrara
14:45 — "Advancing laboratory-based X-ray imaging: Phase-contrast and spectral imaging for preclinical applications"; Speaker: Dr. Vittorio di Trapani. Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste & Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste
15:30 — "Latest developments in computed tomography: Diagnostic imaging and applications of Medical Physics"; Speaker: Dr. Osvaldo Rampado. Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino
16:30 — Coffee Break and Q&A (Room C400)
Thanks everyone for participating and to the speakers for the interesting seminars! Here are a couple of photos from the event 😁:
Work with us ...
Work with us ...
See a list of the previous job opportunities, don't hesitate to contact us for any information about PhD or postDoc possibilities and research projects
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