During Trieste Next 2025, the PRAESIDIUM Partners (Italian Liver Foundation NPO, Scuola di Robotica, CNR-IEIIT, Medizinische Universität Graz, and Latvijas Universitate) had the pleasure of participating in the roundtable discussion “Diabetes Prevention: Merging Clinics and Computation.”
The session, moderated by Dr. Fiorella Operto from Scuola di Robotica, brought together an outstanding panel of experts:
- Dr. Alessia Paglialonga – CNR-IEIIT
- Dr. Pablo Giraudi – Fondazione Italiana Fegato
- Dr. Jeļizaveta Sokolovska – Latvia University
- Dr. Renald Mecani – University of Graz
The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence, computational models, and clinical research can converge to improve early detection and prevention of diabetes — one of Europe’s most pressing public health challenges.
Through the lens of the Horizon Europe PRAESIDIUM project (GA 101095672), speakers explored how smart technologies and explainable AI can help identify prediabetes risk earlier and support prevention strategies that truly work. With diabetes affecting 1 in 11 adults in Europe and ranking as the third leading cause of death, the need for innovative, data-driven prevention methods has never been greater.
The event was a resounding success — a fully booked room, an engaged audience, and a vibrant atmosphere of scientific exchange. Attendees from both the scientific community and the general public joined in meaningful dialogue about how technology and medicine can join forces to create healthier futures.
Moments like these remind us of the transformative power of collaboration between clinics and computational sciences.
A heartfelt thank you to the organizers of Trieste Next, our fellow speakers, and all participants who made this session truly inspiring.
🎥 Missed the event? You can now watch the full session on YouTube:
👉https://www.youtube.com/live/EW2Lq78Lfww?si=mMPIID88M9XdrgyV
It was a great opportunity to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and build new bridges between research, technology, and clinical practice — and we’re glad you can still be part of the conversation online.
