Great participation and interest marked the presence of the University of Parma’s Master’s Programs in Healthcare at the 2025 European Researchers’ Night, held on September 26.
The event, promoted by the University of Parma in collaboration with the Municipality of Parma and IMEM-CNR, transformed the city into an open-air laboratory, filled with activities, experiments, and demonstrations designed to bring people of all ages closer to the world of scientific research.
Among the initiatives organized by the Healthcare Master’s Programs, coordinated by Professor Antonio Bonacaro, two high-impact educational and outreach experiences stood out:
• A workshop on artificial intelligence applied to healthcare contexts, led by Dr. Mauro Carozzi, offered participants an opportunity to reflect on the potential and limitations of AI in clinical practice and training.
• A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) marathon, led by Dr. Maria Bertuol, Dr. Pasquale Di Fronzo, and Dr. Mirko Zani, served as an important learning opportunity to raise awareness about basic life support techniques.
The CPR marathon attracted great curiosity and engagement: guided by experts, participants practiced chest compressions on training manikins in a simulated cardiac arrest scenario, gaining a firsthand understanding of how crucial timely intervention can be in emergency situations.
Twenty minutes was the longest uninterrupted CPR session recorded — and, considering average ambulance response times, the team symbolically “saved a life” together! As the organizers explained, “Our main goal was to spread basic knowledge about resuscitation and raise awareness of the importance of taking action. The response was extraordinary: a constant flow of people, enthusiasm, and active participation.”
The experience highlighted the crucial role of healthcare education and scientific outreach in building an informed and engaged community.
Once again, the University of Parma’s Master’s Programs in Healthcare reaffirm their commitment to promoting a culture of health, innovation, and social responsibility through educational experiences open to everyone.
