Governance & Organisation
Organisational structure, statutory bodies and governance model of the Institute.
Institute Bodies
Accreditations and Recognition
Scientific Committee
Research oversight and guidance, internal review, project validation
Supervisory Board (ODV 231)
Compliance monitoring, ethics and prevention of offences under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001
Ethics Committee
Research protocol approval, ethical and bioethical compliance under EU Reg. 2017/745 (MDR) and Italian D.Lgs. 211/2003. Minimum composition: 3 independent members.
Administrative Direction
Resource management, budget, financial reporting and fiscal compliance
International Relations
Collaborations, grant management and funding, liaison with EU and international partners
Organisation Chart
Organisational structure of the Institute with reporting lines and responsibilities.
Team & Curriculum Vitae
Key member profiles with downloadable CVs for verification and due diligence.
Antonio Telesca
President & Scientific Director
Founder of IRST. Inventor and holder of 2 granted Italian patents (UIBM), 1 published PCT application (WO2024018409) and further patent filings in bioengineering and bioelectricity. Expert registered in the European Commission's expert database — ID EX2026D1365471. Web of Science profile: PKR-6753-2026. Author of 6 scientific publications (3 with DOI, 3 preprints). AI Systems Engineer.
Open Positions
IRST is looking for researchers, post-docs and collaborators in bioengineering, medical AI and cybersecurity. If you are interested, check open positions or send a spontaneous application to direzione@irst-institute.eu.
Advisory Board
External experts providing strategic and scientific advice to the Institute.
Under Formation
The Advisory Board is being formally constituted. The Institute is selecting academic and industrial experts with competences in bioengineering, medical devices, AI and technology transfer. Expected composition: Q3 2026.
Governance Documents
Institutional documentation available for download, verification and due diligence.
Articles of Association
Deed of incorporation and Articles of Association registered with the Italian Revenue Agency on 21/02/2026. Public version with personal data redacted under GDPR.
Download PDF (Public version)Code of Ethics
Code of conduct and ethical principles of the Institute.
Download PDF (v1.0 — March 2026)Organisational Model 231
Organisation, management and control model under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001.
Download PDF (v1.0 — March 2026)Gender Equality Plan (GEP) ADOPTED
Gender Equality Plan 2026-2028, adopted as mandatory requirement for Horizon Europe. Covers all 5 mandatory areas: work-life balance, gender balance in leadership, gender equality in recruitment, gender dimension in research content, measures against gender-based violence.
Download PDF (2026-2028)