Program
Monday, May 5th
13.00-13.45: Registration
13.45-14.00: Opening Ceremony
14.00-14.30: Plenary lecture: Prof. Evelina Colacino, Associate Professor at Université de Montpellier - Institut des Matériaux Charles Gerhardt (ICGM): "SUSTAINABLE PREPARATION OF WHO ESSENTIAL MEDICINES BY MECHANOCHEMISTRY"
14.30-16.10: SESSION 1: Ecosustainable Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry. Chairs: Margherita Brindisi and Lucia Tamborini
14.30-14-40: Giacomo ROSSINO- University of Pavia: Toward a green Heck reaction protocol to access trisubstituted alkenes, useful pharmaceutical intermediates
14.40-14.50: Simona BARONE-University of Naples Federico II: Continuous Flow Synthesis and Sustainable Joullié-Ugi Chemistry Yield Captopril-Inspired Broad-Spectrum Metallo Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
14.50-15-00: Giuseppina TRUGLIO- University of Siena: Antibody Drug Conjugates with unconventional payloads: the new frontier of precision medicine in cancer therapy
15.00-15.10: Antonella Ilenia ALFANO-University of Naples Federico II: Modular Synthesis of benzoylpyridines exploiting a catalyst- free reductive arylation strategy
15.10-15.20: Michela PUXEDDU- Sapienza, University of Rome: New Potential Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors as Dual-Target Anticancer Agents
15.20-15.30: Emilia CASSESE-University of Naples Federico II: Harnessing the Passerini Reaction for Peptidomimetic Ciprofloxacin Derivatives: A Strategy to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance
15.30-15.40: Maria Carmina SCALA- University of Salerno: Moving towards a sustainable development of therapeutic peptides
15.40-15.50: Filippo ROSATI- University of Siena: A new sustainable protocol for in-water Suzuki Arylation mediated by sardinian black wool
15.50-16.00: Carmen CERCHIA- University of Naples Federico II: Towards sustainable drug discovery: AI-driven de novo molecular design
16.00-16.10: Oscar TRENTIN-University of Venice Ca Foscari: Chitin-Derived Catalysts for Cross-Coupling Reactions: A Mechanochemical Approach
16.15-16.45: Coffee break
16.50-18.05: SESSION 2: Sustainable Natural Substances for Wellness. Chairs: Sonia Laneri and Assunta Tortora
16.50-17.00: Deborah FRESCHINI-University of Bari Aldo Moro: Valorization of pomegranate peel: hydrolytic extraction and biological activity on AGS cells
17.00-17.10: Daniele Giuseppe BUCCATO-University of Naples Federico II: Sustainable Extraction and Functional Assessment of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Polyphenols: A Green Approach for Gut Health and Disease Prevention
17.10-17.20: Maria Vittoria MORONE-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Investigation of Hippophae rhamnoides Extract on Intestinal Function Regulation: A Sustainable Approach to Digestive Health
17.20-17.30: Lorenza Francesca DE LELLIS-University of Naples Federico II: Evaluation of a Polyphenol- and Micronutrient-Rich Supplement for Managing Prolonged Fatigue: A Sustainable Approach to Well-being
17:30-17:40: Luigi CAPASSO-University of Bari Aldo Moro: Essential oil (EO)-based formulations active against oral cavity pathogens
17.40-17.50: Eleonora VARDARO-University of Naples Federico II: Unleashing the potential of plant cell culture extracts for sustainable cosmetic bioactives
17.50-18.00: Mariavittoria VERRILLO-University of Naples Federico II: Upcycling Fennel Residues: Humic Substances as Innovative Bioactive Agents for Sustainable Cosmetics
18.00-18.05: Francesca MORRA-Arterra Bioscience S.P.A.: Plantago lanceolata-derived exosomes: a natural and sustainable source of skin wellness
18.05-18.30: SESSION 3: Presentation of Green Chemistry Interdivision and Round table with Industries (Session in Italian)
20.00: Social activity
Tuesday, May 6th
9.00-9.25: Plenary lecture: Dr. Mariantonia Logozzi, Chief Technology Officer EXOLAB Italia - Researcher at Istituto Superiore di Sanità - Department of Oncology and Molecular Medicine (Rome, Italy): "The new deal of plant derived extracellular vesicles in nutraceuticals and cosmetics"
9.30-10.45: SESSION 4: Innovative Green Nanotechnologies for Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications. Chairs: Ivana D'Angelo and Thomas Lee Moore
9.30-9.40: Cristina PARISI-University of Catania: Supramolecular Red-Light-Photosensitized Nitric Oxide Release Within Biocompatible Nanocarriers
9.40-9.50: Virgilio PICCOLO-University of Naples Federico II: Nanoparticles based on inulin and polyesters for the delivery of siRNA and Docetaxel to solid tumors
9.50-10.00: Vincenzo PATAMIA-University of Catania: Halloysite-BioBased Nanocomposites: A Green Solution for Antibacterial, Anticorrosion, and CO₂ Conversion Applications
10.00-10.10: Simone MISTO-University of Naples Federico II: Automation for scaling nanoparticle production and characterization
10.10-10.20: Pasquale RUSSOMANNO-University of Florence: NMR Spectroscopy for Structural Insights into RBC-Encapsulated Enzymes: A Sustainable Strategy for Drug Delivery in Green Chemistry
10.20-10.30: Elisabetta ROSA-University of Naples Federico II: Peptide-based soft materials to access higher contrast efficiency for safer Fe(III)-complexes in MRI scans
10.30-10.40: Francesca LANERI-University of Catania: Electronic interaction-enhanced NO photorelease and photothermal conversion in Green-Synthesized N-doped carbon dot nanoconjugates
10.40-10.45: Roberto SANTOLIQUIDO- Alfatest: Seeing More by Combining Views: A Broader Look at Nanoparticles
10.45-11.45: Coffee break & Poster Session
11.45-12.55: SESSION 5: Sustainable Bio-Based Materials for Healthcare and Industrial Application. Chairs: Ivana D'Angelo and Thomas Lee Moore
11.45-11.55: Diego Romano PERINELLI-University of Camerino: Legumes-based surfactants: a sustainable approach for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries
11.55-12.05: Antonella VITIELLO-University of Naples Federico II: From Biowaste to Innovation: Designing Composite Lignin-Zein Nanoparticles from Artichoke Byproducts
12.05-12.15: Niloufar KEIVANI-University of Naples Federico II: Tailoring the Properties of Biodegradable Films: A Study of Chitosan, PVA, and Fish Gelatin Blends
12.15-12.25: Mariasofia PERUCCHINI-University of Pavia: Kefiran-Containing Electrospun Nanofibers as Alternative Filters for Surgical Face-Masks
12.25-12.35: Sarmad Ahmad QAMAR-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Biobased hydrophobic films based on cocoa shell cellulose and with natural waxes for sustainable packaging
12.35-12.45: Irene SEGATO-University of Pavia: Design and characterization of cyclodextrin-porous matrices for effective antimicrobial delivery
12.45-12.55: Federico BARRINO-University of Palermo: Materials containing plant drugs obtained by the Sol-Gel method for biomedical use
13.00-14.00: Lunch
14.00-15.30: SESSION 6: Sustainable Functional Foods and Phytochemicals for Human Health. Chairs: Severina Pacifico and Gian Carlo Tenore
14.00-14.10: Hamid MUSHTAQ-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Green valorization of olive pruning / defoliation residues for innovative food ingredients: GOING – Green Olive Pruning
14.10-14.20: Donatella AMBROSELLI- Sapienza, University of Rome: Characterization of the Chemical Profile of Kissabel Red Flesh Apples Stored in Biodegradable Packaging by Applying NMR: Impacts on Quality and Shelf-Life
14.20-14.30: Carmen DIGLIO-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: From Waste to Value: Recovery of Bioactive Compounds and Cellulose from Tomato By-Products for Functional
14.30-14.40: Valeria VERGINE- Sapienza, University of Rome: Exploring the Metabolomic Profile Along the Riccio Tomato Supply Chain: In-Depth Chemical Characterization and Assessment of Biological Activity for Food Safety
14.40-14.50: Lara COMUNE-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Exploring Cucumis prophetarum as a Natural Insulin Sensitizer: A Promising Ally Against Type 2 Diabetes
14.50-15.00: Shaymaa ABDULRAZZAQ-University of Camerino: Valorization of Olive Oil By-Products: A Comprehensive Study of Phenolic Profiles, Antioxidant Activity, and Prebiotic Characteristic
15.00-15.10: Lucia MUCCI-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Grape Pomace Bioactives in Gummy Jellies: A Sustainable Path to Wellness
15.10-15.20: Angelica SPANO-University of Bari Aldo Moro: Exploring antioxidant activity and polyphenolic profile of Fagopyrum esculentum seeds
15.20-15.30: Gabriella GARIZZI-University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli: Green Extraction Strategies for the Sustainable Valorisation of Tomato By-Products
15.30-16.00: Coffee break
16.00: Awards & Closing Ceremony