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Our story and mission

Discover C.U.R.I.

How CURI Was Created

CURI represents a project initiative promoted by the University of Perugia under the project “Creation of a Multidisciplinary Research Center for Omics Sciences in Umbria: Centro Umbro Ricerca e Innovazione (CURI)” — CUP E67G23000200001 — funded with €5 million through the Ricerca Sisma 2016 call by the Department for Cohesion Policies and the South, Presidency of the Council of Ministers, for the period December 1, 2023 – May 31, 2027.

CURI is managed by the University of Perugia (UNIPG) and involves researchers from the Departments of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, experts in omics sciences (metabolomics, exposomics, and lipidomics), artificial intelligence, agri-food and environmental sectors, human nutrition, and pharmaceutical sciences.

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Our Mission

At CURI – Centro Umbro di Ricerca e Innovazione, we develop and promote innovative solutions in omics sciences to address challenges related to health, environment, and social change.
We combine scientific research, technology, and cross-sector collaboration to generate a positive impact on the region and improve quality of life.
Here, innovation takes shape — starting from the real needs of people and communities.

CURI is a strategic center designed to support the regional healthcare system in tackling complex socio-health challenges and to provide effective responses to emerging medical problems and the growing demand for health and wellbeing.

At the same time, it aims to promote innovation and development in the agri-food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nutrition, and 4P medicine sectors, contributing to the scientific, economic, and social progress of the region.
To achieve this, CURI integrates advanced analytical techniques, automation, and big data management.

Organization

Project Leader:

Prof. Gabriele Cruciani, University of Perugia (UNIPG)

Director:

Dr. Bruno Checcucci, University of Perugia (UNIPG) and National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Perugia Unit

Scientific and Technical Committee Members:
Prof. Gabriele Cruciani, UNIPG (Chair)
Prof. Francesco Galli, UNIPG
Prof. Antimo Gioiello, UNIPG
Prof. Laura Goracci, UNIPG
Dr. Bruno Checcucci, INFN/UNIPG

Research Staff (Joint Project Team):
Dr. Simone Moretti, UNIPG (Coordinator)
Dr. Stefano Di Bona, UNIPG
Dr. Alessandra Di Veroli, UNIPG
Dr. Keida Kanxheri, UNIPG (*)
Dr. Lucia Cesarini, UNIPG

Administrative and Technical Staff:
Dr. Cristina Mencolini (Administrative and Financial Manager), UNIPG
Dr. Giovanni Maria Gabellini, UNIPG
Dr. Carmine Vacca, UNIPG

 

(*) Staff member in 2025