The three remarkable researchers will present their innovative work to the jury, chaired by Prof. Alessandra Ferrajoli (MD Anderson Cancer Center) and joined by Prof. Marco Ruella (University of Pennsylvania) and Prof. Paolo Strati (The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center). The winner will be revealed during the ISSNAF 2025 Annual Event in Washington, D.C., on November 6.

Discover the three finalists and their innovative research, which they will present to the jury chaired by Prof. Leila De Floriani (University of Maryand) and including Dr. Elisa Bertino (Purdue University) and Prof. Fil Menczer (Indiana University)

Discover more about the three finalists and their research, which they will present to the jury chaired by Dr. Patrizia Rossi (Jefferson Lab), and including Prof. Orlando (Università di Trieste) and Dr. Ratti (Berkeley Lab).

Meet the three finalists of the ISSNAF Young Investigator Emabssy of Italy Award. The winner will be disclosed on November 6, during the ISSNAF Annual Event in Washington DC.

Professor Pietro De Camilli, John Klingenstein Professor of Neuroscience, Professor of Cell Biology, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator at the Yale University School of Medicine, is internationally renowned for his pioneering research at the intersection of cell biology and neuroscience.

ISSNAF and TEF are proud to announce a new category within the esteemed ISSNAF Awards: the ISSNAF Innovator Award

On May 19, 2025, the Sapienza School for Advanced Studies (SSAS) welcomed academic leaders, researchers, and policy makers to the Italian Scientists and Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) conference “Costruire Ponti di Conoscenza”, an event dedicated to advancing international academic collaboration between Italy and North America. 

April 15th, Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday, marks the Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel Mondo (Italian Research Day in the World), an annual global celebration by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. ISSNAF Chapters, in partnership with Italian consulates, cultural institutes, and scientific communities, organized events that highlighted innovation, collaboration, and the global impact of Italian science.

Prof. Andrea Alù, appointed Chair of the ISSNAF Scientific Council, continues his legacy of excellence in research and collaboration.

Professor Maria Gini from the University of Minnesota was recently honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.