In a recent interview with DEEPSYNC, the heart of European scientific innovation within the EIC Communities project, Carlo Morasso, the coordinator of the Spectra-BREAST project, shared his insights on the impact and challenges of the initiative, which aims to transform breast cancer surgery. Morasso, Head of Laboratory at Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri (ICS Maugeri), emphasized the critical need the project

We are pleased to announce the publication of the second part of our study, exploring the impact of localization techniques on positive margin status in breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for non-palpable lesions. This study, part of the Spectra-BREAST project, has provided valuable insights into how surgeon seniority affects surgical outcomes. Key Findings: A standout conclusion from the research is that surgeon

SpectraBREAST was prominently represented at the VISPEC 2026 Conference, held in Pavia, Italy, where members of the consortium actively contributed to the scientific program and outreach activities. Carlo Morasso (ICS Maugeri, project coordinator) and Renzo Vanna (CNR, WP6 leader) co-chaired and organized a dedicated workshop supported by SpectraBREAST, focusing on advanced techniques in Raman spectroscopy and spectral data analysis for

The Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri (ICSM), coordinator of the Spectra-BREAST project, has published a peer-reviewed article in the international journal BJS Open, presenting an expert consensus on current clinical practice and innovation needs in the field of breast-conserving surgery. Article title:Comparative effectiveness of preoperative localization techniques for non-palpable breast lesions: multicentre real-world studyBJS Open, Volume 10, February 2026DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zraf153 This

On December 3rd and 4th, 2025, the Spectra-BREAST consortium gathered in Rotterdam for a productive two-daymeeting hosted by RiverD International BV. The event saw 13 participants joining in person, with additional partners attending remotely. During the month-12 meeting, the consortium reflected on the progress made in the first 12 months of the project, reviewing the milestones achieved and the challenges

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new paper (link) – published in “ACS Nano” reviewing the principles of Open Science and the FAIR data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) framework, with a specific focus on their application in Raman spectroscopy. This paper outlines the evolving landscape of digital tools and open resources, emphasizing how combining Raman spectroscopy