PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (Neuroimmunology, iPSC-derived systems) Humanitas University in Italy

The Experimental Neuropathology Lab at Humanitas University in Milan is recruiting for a PhD position within the PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM) for the 2026/2027 call.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in neuroimmunology, iPSC-derived systems, molecular medicine, experimental medicine, and computational medicine. The MECM programme is an interdisciplinary PhD that combines wet-lab research, translational medicine, and data science, with training across omics, systems biology, imaging, flow cytometry, and analysis of complex biomedical datasets.

The programme offers three tracks: Standard, Clinical, and Data Science. Students work in a highly collaborative environment with access to advanced technologies and clinical research settings. The programme also emphasizes translational research, precision medicine, and the integration of basic science with clinical practice.

Supervisor/announcer: Martina Absinta, Associate Professor of Neurology and Head of the Experimental Neuropathology Lab at Humanitas University. The programme coordinator listed on the page is Prof. Michela Matteoli.

Places available: 8. The page notes that additional places and/or scholarships may become available if external funding is secured before the deadline.

Language: English. Duration: 3 years. Application deadline: 26 June 2026.

Applicants should review the MECM call for applications and submit through the programme application process. For questions, the programme contact email is [email protected].