The institution was founded by the Ministries of Universities and Research, Health, Economy and Industry with the aim of focusing on applied research in biotechnologies and life sciences.
The availability of the 82-year-old Fauci, one of the leading global experts in the field of infectious diseases and medical advisor to seven presidents of the United States, was welcomed by Nobel Prize winner Giorgio Parisi, a member of the foundation's board.
“Fauci's willingness to act as an informal advisor,” Parisi said, “is a fundamental step towards making the Biotecnopolo the Italian hub for the research, study and prevention of pandemics”.
The Biotecnopolo, he reminded those present, is product of the document 'Preparation for pandemics and the role of science', issued by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and endorsed by the Academies of the G20 in 2021.
“Fauci has decades-long relations with Italian scientists,” he added.
These ties, underscored Parisi, “show how highly the value and rigour of Italian sciences are recognised”.
“[This collaboration] can represent global recognition of the excellence of Italian science.”
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