The San Raffaele University, top-ranked among the research universities in Italy, offers a PhD program aimed to provide excellent guidance, support and training to graduate students interested in understanding the molecular processes underlying human diseases and in designing new approaches for their treatment.

The final thesis of this doctoral programme should cover mental, emotional and spiritual connections with various pathological states and how they are overcome. In addition to developing methodologies for the use of various natural medicines, the candidate should indicate the new and important perspective of life force and its role in the healing process, when used together with the principles of natural health sciences.

Psychoanalysis aims to change a person's personality through the study of the unconscious mind. It was founded in the early 1890s by Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud to promote awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurring patterns of emotions and behavior, enabling the integration of previously unconscious aspects of the self and promoting optimal functioning, healing and creative expression.  Current psychoanalytic models are continuously improved and reviewed by analytical experience, clinical outcomes and ongoing research. The research thesis should explore one or more aspects of psychoanalysis.

The general educational objectives of the Doctorate in the Area of Drugs and Innovative Treatments are aimed at preparing researchers who are experts in the field of drugs and health products with a view to possible insertion, once the qualification has been acquired, in both public and private work environments.

This program aims to coordinate advanced learning activities PhD in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Productions, fostering scientific and cultural development through advanced research. It leverages existing collaborations with industry and leading national and international research institutions to develop new partnerships and promotes internationalization by involving foreign scholars and students in research and training activities.

In the light of the recent health crisis that is likely to change the way public health is implemented, the thesis of this research programme should define public health functions, practices, programmes and measures. Discuss the organisation and infrastructure of a modern and efficient healthcare system within a welfare system, the historical context and future challenges.

With the advent of new technology, the world of business has changed. Globalization is a reality. At today’s professionals are required skills that are useful in a variety of fields: Internet, banks, transport, economic and monetary markets, they must possess an international idea of the business and the world of communication.

Natural medicine believes that healing will prevail when health conditions exist. When traditional aquatic therapies, herbs, physical medicine and nutrition are used correctly, the body's self-healing is facilitated. The final thesis of this doctoral program should cover mental, emotional and spiritual connections with various pathological states and how they are overcome. In addition to developing methodologies for the use of various natural medicines, the candidate should indicate the new and important perspective of life force and its role in the healing process, when used together with the principles of natural health sciences.

The doctoral program in Translational Medicine trains researchers to bridge the gap between laboratory and clinical sciences, facilitating translational research. Objectives include understanding biological structures, applying diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing ethical implications.

The Pharmacological Biomolecular Sciences, Experimental and Clinical doctoral program trains biomedical experts in modern pharmacological research through multidisciplinary approaches. It encompasses basic research, pharmacological-toxicological studies, innovative drug development systems, and technical-scientific collaboration. Students develop competencies for translating discoveries into clinical practice, benefiting public health and socio-economics.

The training, which aims at providing advanced methodological knowledge and scientific content in the pharmaceutical Sciences sector, includes theory and research, both centred on the design, synthesis, development and control of new biologically active compounds, new pharmaceutical forms, special foods, cosmetics, biocides and medical devices.

Advancements in genetics and genomics have spurred the emergence of Precision Medicine, which revolutionizes traditional medical approaches by utilizing vast molecular data for personalized disease diagnosis and treatment. The PhD in National PhD in Systems Medicine aims to equip professionals with interdisciplinary skills in biomedical sciences, preparing them to address precision medicine challenges through technological strategies and multidisciplinary approaches.

Students will learn a correct research approach for studying the causes and the clinical-therapeutic management of diseases. The course aims to teach students to identify clinical issues, apply various research methodologies, utilize biological markers, develop critical analysis skills for research results, and understand ethical considerations in clinical research.

Area: Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Biotechnology

Area: Life and Health Sciences