Tenants

Research in the structural and functional biology of proteins of biomedical and biotechnological interest.  Study of nanostructured materials, soft matter and agro-food.  Development of crystallographic methods and their applications in the areas of Chemistry, Biology and Earth Sciences. 

The National Institute of Optics has been carrying out pure and applied research in optics for almost a century. Its activities also include technology transfer and training, as well as metrology, consultancy and testing services for both public institutions and private companies.  The Trieste Unit is mainly involved in quantum sciences and technologies: – the Quantum Communications and Information (QCI) laboratory deals with cryptography and quantum communication and their integration into modern optic fibre communication networks  – the Artificial Quantum Systems (ArQuS) laboratory focuses on the quantum simulation of many-body systems with ultracold atoms via manipulation techniques at the single-atom level with metrological precision.   

Physico-chemical-biological research on hybrid materials, superconductivity and properties of DNA.  Nanotechnologies and innovation in converging technologies.   

Research in the field of solid-state materials and physics. Design of synchrotron beamlines in the soft X-ray band. Research of excellence in an interdisciplinary field among physics, chemistry and materials science. The activities range from modelling to the prototypical creation of devices, passing from the study of processes to the preparation and functionalization of materials, the characterisation of their structural and electronic properties, and developing new instrumentation and methodologies. Application sectors: energy, environment, systems of biological interest, electronic and magnetic devices, cultural heritage and enabling technologies (KETs). 

The Institute of Marine Sciences carries out research in Mediterranean, oceanic and polar areas to study:  the evolution of the oceans and continental margins to define the activity of volcanoes, faults and underwater landslides and impact scenarios on the coasts  the influence of climate change on ocean circulation, acidification, bio-geochemical cycles and marine productivity  marine habitats and ecology, the increasing pollution of coastal and deep areas  fishery resources to maintain their exploitation within sustainable limits and improve mariculture and aquaculture practices  the natural and anthropic factors that have an economic and social impact on coasts and lagoons from prehistory to the industrial era. 

The Institute of Polar Sciences aims at:  increasing the quality of Italy’s scientific and technological research in the polar regions  contributing to knowledge on global changes (also in support of Italian and European environmental policies) and to the development of new technologies and survey methodologies. 

An international multidisciplinary research centre of excellence specialising in the generation of high-quality synchrotron and free-electron laser light and its applications in materials and life sciences.  The mission of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste is to promote cultural, social and economic growth through:  basic and applied research  technology and know-how transfer  advanced technical, scientific and management training  the creation and coordination of national and international scientific networks.  The primary resources of the research centre are two advanced light sources, the electron storage ring Elettra and the free electron laser (FEL) FERMI. Operating continuously (24 hours a day), they provide light of the selected “colour” and quality to over 30 experimental stations allowing the characterisation of the structure and function of matter with sensitivity down to the molecular and atomic levels. These powerful means are used by a large community of researchers from academia and industry to produce nanostructures and devices, and to develop new technological processes. 

Basic, clinical and translational research regarding liver diseases, as well as education and training activities.  The Foundation pursues the following objectives:  scientific research in the field of liver diseases  healthcare assistance for the treatment of liver and biliary tract diseases  social and healthcare assistance for people suffering from liver and biliary tract diseases  education in the field of research, diagnosis and treatment of liver and biliary tract diseases  training of healthcare personnel for the treatment of liver and biliary tract diseases.

Research and training in genetic engineering and biotechnology applied to health, nutrition and agricultural and industrial development. ICGEB provides a high-level international scientific environment for advanced research and education in biotechnology for more than 60 member states. It collaborates with other multilateral organisations, disseminates information related to biosafety, bioethics, and promotes scientific information. 

The study of the fundamental constituents of matter; theoretical and experimental research activity in subnuclear, nuclear, and astroparticle physics. 

The ITS “A. Volta” Foundation is a higher technological institute, a “special school of technology” that offers advanced post-diploma specialist courses and trains highly Qualified Technicians in the area of ​​New Life Technologies.  The specialist courses that ITS A. Volta offers, among others, are:  Highly qqualified technician for the development and management of biomedical IT solutions  Highly qualified technician for the management and maintenance of biomedical equipment, diagnostic imaging and biotechnology  Highly qualified technician for developing and managing telecommunications solutions and IoT devices for health.

Training, research and dissemination in the fields of life sciences, psychology and cognitive sciences.  The study of the levels of organisation of molecules, cells, organisms and their interactions with the environment, as well as the study of the mind/brain system.