Download the final version of the paper “Biomimetic Recognition of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor-Binding Domain N-Glycans by an Antiviral Synthetic Receptor” by Ponzini E and co-authors, published in ChemBioChem. The article is open access.
Research
MIDO 2025 is coming soon!
Special Talk by Fabrizio Zeri: “How reliable is aberrometry for measuring visual defects?” A key topic to enhance precision in visual measurements. A unique opportunity to explore advanced technologies in support of optometry and specialized contact lenses. Register now!
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM, Area B2Eytg – Hall 1, Booth PR29
Talk by Giulia Rizzo “The Role of Technology in the Evaluation of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface“. Don’t miss the chance to explore how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the approach to evaluating and managing the ocular surface .
February 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Pavilion 3, Booth H22 K21
Dont’t miss these events at MIDO2025!
COMiB at MIDO 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that our research center, COMiB, is organizing activities and preparing materials for the University corner at MIDO 2025, the largest international event dedicated to optics and eyewear!
Where to find us?
Pavilion 1, Stand AS22, FASHION DISTRICT
When?
From February 8th to 10th, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho
An entire stand will showcase the Bachelor’s Degrees in Optics and Optometry offered across Italy and the new Master’s Degree in Optometry and Vision Science, launched this year by the University of Milano-Bicocca.
This is a unique opportunity to:
– Discover educational programs
– Meet students and professors
– Gain insights into career opportunities
COMiB looks forward to welcoming you as we explore the future of optometry and vision science together!
COMiB on the Vision’s cover
Who’s on the cover? It’s us! Our latest article “Corneal Endothelial Microscopy: Manual vs Automatic-Who does it better?” published in Vision has been selected for the cover of the journal!
A result we’re proud of and excited to share with all of you.
Stay tuned to learn more about our work and research!
“Short Italian Wilkins Rate of Reading Test” is online
Download the final version of the paper “Short Italian Wilkins Rate of Reading Test for repeated-measures designs in optometry and neuropsychology” by De Luca M, Nardo D, Rizzo G, Daini R, Tavazzi S, and Zeri F. published in Frontiers in Psychology.
Award for the best presentation at SIF 2024
Dr. Erika Ponzini, a member of COMiB, received the first prize for the best presentation in Section 5: Biophysics and Medical Physics at the 2024 National SIF Congress, for her talk titled “Intraday and day-to-day variability of the tear proteome”. A heartfelt thank you to the Scientific Committee and SIF for this significant recognition. The awards will be presented during the opening ceremony of the next SIF Congress, scheduled from September 22 to 26, 2025, in Palermo.
The list of awardees is available at the SIF website.
COMiB at the Annual Congress of the Contact Lens and Ocular Surface Society
True to tradition, this year’s scientific program of the Annual Congress of the Contact Lens and Ocular Surface Society covers a wide spectrum of essential topics, including lifestyle impacts on the ocular surface, advancements in contact lenses, ocular surface pathology, dry eye syndrome, myopia control, and more—each crucial to everyday practice.
Dr. Erika Ponzini, invited as a plenary speaker, presented “Beyond quantification: uncovering lactoferrin interaction with contact lens materials” providing new insights into how proteins interact with contact lens materials and their implications for lens comfort and eye health.
COMiB at the 27th EVER Congress: European Association for Vision and Eye Research
With 883 attendees, 52 represented countries, and 460 posters, EVER 2024 Congress (European Association for Vision and Eye Research) has proven to be a highly impactful event for vision research.
Dr. Erika Ponzini from COMiB presented “Investigating the temporal variability of the tear fluid proteome for biomarker discovery” and Alessandro Duse, BSc, presented “Early detection of biochemical changes in tear fluid induced by contact lens wear using Raman spectroscopy” (oral communications, November 5). Both works were also displayed as posters, drawing significant attention and many questions. Thank you for your patience if we couldn’t respond to everyone!
Our collaborators, Gloria Astolfi, MSc, and Prof. Piera Versura, also attended, presenting studies developed with COMiB on innovative topics: a drug delivery system for treating ocular surface diseases and a pilot study on the interaction between tear substitutes and native tear proteins.
COMiB at the 10th International TFOS Conference
Giulia Carlotta Rizzo, BSc, presented two insightful posters at the 10th International TFOS Conference on the Tear Film & Ocular Surface: Basic Science and Clinical Relevance:
1. “Evaluating dehydration kinetics of kalifilcon A and other contact lens materials using water kinetics coefficients”
2.” Evaluation of meibomian gland loss: comparison between grading scale and semi-automated computerized classification“
These studies contribute valuable data on contact lens material properties and new techniques in meibomian gland evaluation, offering advancements for both researchers and clinicians focused on ocular surface health.
“Corneal Endothelial Microscopy” is online
Download the free final version of the article “Corneal Endothelial Microscopy: Does a Manual Recognition of the Endothelial Cells Help the Morphometric Analysis Compared to a Fully Automatic Approach?” by G. Rizzo, R. Di Grassi, E. Ponzini, S. Tavazzi, F. Zeri , published in Vision.