A special evening was DIMEC Together 2026, held on January 30, 2026, celebrating the third anniversary of the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Alma Mater Studiorum at the evocative DAMSLab in Bologna. The key figure of the event was Stefano Della Villa, founder and President of Isokinetic, who shared with the academic and clinical community the extraordinary journey that led to the creation of an international model of excellence in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
An exchange between entrepreneurial vision and scientific rigor
The interview with Stefano Della Villa was the beating heart of the evening, offering a unique insight into how clinical intuition, combined with a solid scientific foundation, can be translated into an innovative model of care recognized worldwide. The President of Isokinetic retraced the key stages in the group’s growth: from the first center in Bologna to international expansion, including collaborations with some of the most prestigious sports clubs and national federations.
“Our mission has always been clear: to place research at the service of the patient-athlete. Constant dialogue with the academic world is not merely an added value, but a necessity to ensure evidence-based protocols and measurable outcomes.”
Stefano Della Villa
A recognition of the value of integration
Stefano Della Villa’s participation in DIMEC Together takes on special significance precisely because of the philosophy underpinning Isokinetic: the integration of everyday clinical practice with cutting-edge scientific research. An approach fully shared by the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, and one that lay at the heart of the evening’s discussion.
The presence of the Magnificent Rector Giovanni Molari and the General Director Sabrina Luccarini further underscored the strategic importance of this collaborative model, in which universities, centers of clinical excellence, and innovative entrepreneurial organizations work in synergy to transform scientific knowledge into advanced pathways of care.
Isokinetic and the University: a well-established partnership
The relationship between Isokinetic and the University of Bologna has been strengthened over the years through numerous scientific collaborations, shared research projects, and training pathways involving young professionals. Della Villa’s testimony highlighted how this partnership represents added value for both institutions: on the one hand, the university contributes methodological rigor and scientific innovation; on the other, Isokinetic provides a clinical laboratory in which new therapeutic approaches can be tested, validated, and refined.
An evening of community and shared vision
Stefano Della Villa’s address delivered a clear message to all participants: excellence in sports medicine and rehabilitation is built day by day, through the courage to innovate, scientific curiosity, and the ability to always place the patient’s well-being at the center. These are the values at the core of the Isokinetic model, and they continue to guide the group toward new challenges and international milestones.
