Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese

Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese (AOUS) is a leading academic hospital located in Siena, Italy, affiliated with the University of Siena. AOUS integrates specialized patient care, advanced medical research, and teaching in a large tertiary-care structure. The hospital serves as a regional referral centre for Tuscany and a national hub for highly specialized therapies, transplants, oncology, cardiovascular care, and rare diseases.

AOUS provides a comprehensive range of clinical services across inpatient and outpatient settings, with more than 600 beds and state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. The institution is deeply involved in translational and clinical research, hosting more than 40 research projects annually, participating in national and international networks, and supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. Strong collaborations exist with academic, clinical, and industry partners for research, innovation, and multidisciplinary programs.

Radiologia Diagnostica

The Radiologia Diagnostica Unit at AOUS is a centre of excellence in diagnostic imaging, offering advanced radiological services for routine and specialized care. The team consists of board-certified radiologists, medical physicists, and specialized technicians. Radiologia Diagnostica is equipped with cutting-edge technology including:

• Multi-slice CT scanners

• High-field MRI

• Digital X-ray and fluoroscopy

• Ultrasound (US) devices

The unit supports clinical workflows for all major specialties including neurology, cardiology, oncology, surgery, and emergency medicine. It is actively engaged in:

• Complex radiological interpretation for acute, chronic, and rare pathologies

• Interdisciplinary case conferences and direct clinical consultations

• Implementation and validation of advanced imaging protocols

• Participation in multi-centre clinical trials and European research projects

• Development of AI-assisted and quantitative imaging approaches

Radiologia Diagnostica possesses experience in data management and anonymization, supports implementation of research imaging protocols, and is adept in regulatory compliance and ethics for multicentre research. The unit regularly hosts training for residents, radiographers, and researchers.

Expertise areas: Diagnostic neuroimaging, oncologic imaging, cardiovascular imaging, musculoskeletal and abdominal imaging, advanced image analysis and post-processing, imaging biomarkers, and clinical integration of emerging imaging techniques.

Contact for partnership inquiries:
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese
Viale Bracci 16, 53100 Siena, Italy
Radiologia Diagnostica – Head: Prof./Dr. [Name]
Email: [radiologia@ao-siena.toscana.it]
Website: https://www.ao-siena.toscana.it