Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3, Theme 10.
Funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3, Theme 10.
On 20 June from 10:30 to 16:00 at Simbiosi, Innovation Center Giulio Natta, in Giussago (PV). Organised by: OnFoods Spoke 6 Mentorship Program and NODES Spoke 7.
The seminar explores the topic of sustainability through an integrated view that spans the entire supply chain, from industry to healthcare. The meeting will explore the development of sustainable technologies for efficient use of environmental resources, circular economy strategies and waste recovery for the extraction of bioactive molecules. The nutraceutical and therapeutic potential of such molecules will also be explored, with a focus on their role in combating malnutrition.
To complete the experience, a guided tour of the host company will be offered – a valuable opportunity to observe sustainable technologies already in operation, set within a natural context that embodies the values of innovation and environmental responsibility.
Simbiosi is a company based at the Innovation Center Giulio Natta in Giussago (PV). It was founded on the foundations of agro-environmental research and development projects, through which nature inspired the development of technologies focused on resource efficiency, the circular economy, and nature-based solutions. Today, Simbiosi brings these technologies to the market under the concept of “Environmental Producers”, serving industries, utilities, and real estate owners.
Simbiosi's mission is to use all natural and energy resources responsibly – optimising use, reducing atmospheric emissions (e.g. CO₂), valorising waste, protecting and regenerating biodiversity and soil, and producing energy from renewable sources.
10:30
Environment and health*
Prof. Hellas Cena
Vice-Rector for Third Mission and Associate Professor in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia; Medical Director and Head of the Clinical Nutrition Unit, ICS Maugeri IRCCS, Pavia, Italy; Head of the Laboratory of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia.
10:45
Sustainable nutrition*
Dr Sara Boussetta
PhD Candidate in Public Health and Lifestyle, University of Pavia
11:00
Environmental Producers: Transforming industries, utilities and real estate owners into a resource for people and cities*
Dr Vincenzo Della Monica
Marketing Manager, Simbiosi
11:30
Role of bioactive molecules/nutraceuticals in tackling malnutrition**
Dr Niccolò Meriggi
Fixed-Term Researcher (RTDa), Institute of Agricultural Biology and Biotechnology (IBBA), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Pisa
12:00
Extraction of bioactive molecules from plant matrices: techniques and potential**
Prof. Adele Papetti
Associate Professor, Department of Drug Sciences, University of Pavia
12:30
Circular economy and artificial intelligence for soil and environmental health**
Pietro Agustoni
Head of Circular Economy Business Unit
13:30
Lunch
14:30–16:00
Visit to the facilities and activities of the host company
Seminar organised as part of the following projects:
The event will be held in person at Simbiosi – Innovation Center Giulio Natta, in Giussago (PV). However, it will also be possible to follow the seminar online.
