News on ECLIPSE: interview with Prof Prodi
🎥 ECLipse – Interview with the Principal Investigator
Following the final meeting and industry conference, we are pleased to share one of the short interviews with Prof. Luca Prodi, Principal Investigator of the ECLipse project, who presents the project’s key achievements, impact, and future directions.
ECLipse has developed a portable diagnostic device, similar in size to a smartphone, capable of detecting viruses, bacteria, and parasites with a sensitivity comparable to molecular tests (yet with the simplicity and accessibility of rapid ones). This innovation could revolutionize disease prevention and early diagnosis, from infectious diseases to cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.
The project’s outcomes have recently attracted the attention of several national and regional media outlets, including ANSA, Corriere di Bologna, la Repubblica Bologna, TG7 News, and TRC Bologna, which highlighted the potential of ECLipse to support pandemic preparedness and global health.
⚠️ Unfortunately, the interviews are available only in Italian, but we invite everyone to take a closer look at ECLipse’s scientific journey and the collaborative effort behind it.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/eclipse-eic-930199243_eclipseproject-eupathfinder-innovation-activity-7382433988247826432-CyNs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAVXUhkBkSNi7bQywxEfJsL_Y4kapF2xy7k
ECLIPSE at R2B
Pandemics and emerging infections: University of Bologna develops the sustainable and inclusive diagnostic tools of the future
Fast, affordable, yet reliable portable tests—as accurate as molecular swabs—accessible to everyone: ECLIPSE, a European research project coordinated by UniBo, is breaking new ground in preventing global health emergencies. The first results will be presented at the R2B Exhibition.
News on ECLIPSE project published on Unibo Magazine: R2B
Pandemics and emerging infections: University of Bologna develops the sustainable and inclusive diagnostic tools of the future
Fast, affordable, yet reliable portable tests—as accurate as molecular swabs—accessible to everyone: ECLIPSE, a European research project coordinated by UniBo, is breaking new ground in preventing global health emergencies. The first results will be presented at the R2B Exhibition.
News on ECLIPSE: Luisa de Cola "Nitti-Casassas Award 2025"
Award Luisa de Cola: Nitti-Casassas Award 2025
We are pleased to announce that Luisa de Cola has been awarded the Nitti-Casassas Prize in its inaugural edition, following a decision by the Societat Catalana de QuĂmica (SCQ) upon the recommendation of its Awards Committee. This distinguished award was established in 2025 through a joint initiative between the SCQ and the SocietĂ Chimica Italiana (SCI) to recognize excellence in the field of chemistry.
The prize acknowledges Luisa de Cola’s outstanding scientific contributions and career achievements in chemistry. The award ceremony will take place on June 26th in the Pere i Joan Coromines Hall of the Institut d’Estudis Catalans (IEC).
Congratulations to Luisa on this well-deserved honor!
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News on ECLIPSE: Luca Prodi "Medaglia Emanuele Paternò 2024"
Award Luca Prodi: “Medaglia Emanuele Paternò 2024”
Luca Prodi is awarded to a Scientist in recognition of the contribution made to the development of Italian chemical science and technology.
News on ECLIPSE: Luisa de Cola "2024 Centenary Prize for Chemistry and Communication"
Award Luisa de Cola: 2024 Centenary Prize for Chemistry and Communication
For innovative studies on how photophysically active materials and nanostructures may be fabricated for deployment within active biological systems targeting future healthcare solutions, and for excellence in communication.
https://www.rsc.org/prizes-funding/prizes/2024-winners/professor-luisa-de-cola/
Second Annual Meeting of ECLIPSE project
ECLIPSE Annual Meeting
As for the past year, the second Annual Meeting of ECLIPSE was organized while approaching the periodic report of the project. Hosted by University of Messina, the meeting took place on 4-6 April 2024 in Catania, Sicily. All Consortium members attended the event, which was focused on the presentation of the activities and on the steps of the second periodic report.
WP leaders and Task leaders demonstrated a strong engagement to reach the project goals and to meet the next deadlines.
ECLIPSE online meeting
Last week ECLipse online meeting. Towards game-changing solution for the pathogen detection
The final meeting of the ECLipse project has just taken place on 7th-8th October, followed by an industry-oriented conference where we had the opportunity to present the project’s key results to a group of potential early adopters.
This event fostered an open discussion on how the innovations developed within ECLipse could translate into real-world applications and future collaborations.
We were also honored by the participation of Prof. Tiziana Lazzarotto, Director of the Complex Operational Unit of Microbiology at the IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant’Orsola, who contributed valuable insights from the clinical perspective.
The ECLipse consortium brings together true front runners in science and technology, being among the first Pathfinder projects funded in Italy, paving the way for new ideas and interdisciplinary approaches in the European research landscape.
A sincere thank you to all partners for their dedication, vision, and teamwork throughout this exciting journey. 🌍
📢 Stay tuned! We will also share interviews with the Principal Investigator highlighting ECLipse’s main achievements and future directions.