FUNDED RESEARCHERS

The 7 researchers Strongers has funded since 2023.

Each year the "Strongers for Research" call awards individual mini-grants to under-40 young oncologists studying lung cancer. Here you find their stories, the research centre they work in, what they are working on now. Merit-based selection via independent Scientific Committee.

7 researchers funded

€20.700 total disbursed

2 call editions

Call 2025

Dr. Guido Marchi

Physician-researcher in Onco-Pulmonology

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana — Pulmonary Unit

Immune-related toxicities IMPEREAL

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Related Pneumonitis: Real-World Incidence Analysis in Lung Cancer Patients

A real-world analysis of the incidence of checkpoint inhibitor–induced pneumonitis (CIP) in lung cancer patients treated with immunotherapy. A 10-year retrospective cohort at AOU P...

Independent Scientific Committee

Selection is merit-based: the Committee consists of 3 evaluators outside the Strongers Board. None are association members, none have conflicts of interest with candidates. Evaluation criteria are public (scientific quality 30 pt, clinical impact 20 pt, professional growth 35 pt, equity on prior funding 15 pt).

Prof.ssa Caterina Rizzo
Università di Pisa Dr.ssa Giuditta Di Isernia
A.O. San Camillo Forlanini, Roma

Dr. Raffaele Giusti
A.O. Sant'Andrea, Roma

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The 7 researchers Strongers has funded since 2023.

Dr. Guido Marchi

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor–Related Pneumonitis: Real-World Incidence Analysis in Lung Cancer Patients

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