At the seat of the University of Padova in Brixen, young scientists are awarded for special merits in research in the field of Bioengineering. Every year in September, Microtec and the association "Friends of the University of Padua" make this special award available, in memory of one of the founders and friend of the Microtec CEO, Federico Giudiceandrea. Paul Durst, visionary scientist and physician died at young age in 1982 while returning from a field service.
This year the award is given to Giorgio Iviglia from Politecnico de Torino. His research study is titled "Design, development and characterization of novel biomaterials for periodontal tissue engineering". The activity carried out development of three different materials aimed at different but complementary aspects in the field of periodontal regeneration. The research activity has led to the realization of macroporose scaffolds to treat dental infections and stimulate bone regeneration.
The long lasting collaboration between Microtec and the department of bioengineering of the University of Padua, is thriving good partnership and is leading to take over also collaborators for the company itself.