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October 15, 2026

Mechanomedicine, a new therapeutic language for cancer

Published in the recently launced nexxahealth magazine, Prof. Serena Zacchigna, Head of Cardiovasular Biology at ICGEB features in Issue #1

April 23, 2026

Heartbeat’s Mechanical Force Found to Suppress Tumour Growth

Published in Science: an international study reveals how mechanical forces in cardiac tissue inhibit cancer cell proliferation

October 27, 2025

Innovative Therapy for Cancer takes Centre-stage across EU Borders

At the Border between Skin and Heart: a play by scientists for schools and universities performed for GO! 2025, Gorizia and Nova Gorica European Capital of Culture

September 7, 2025

The Border between Skin and Heart. An Event for the European Capital of Culture

ICGEB and partners present the play: “The border between skin and heart: the emotions of science in the fight against cancer.”

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