An in-depth exploration of cutting-edge research and interventions aimed at improving human lifespan and reproductive capacity.
The LAFA project aims to uncover and analyze the factors impacting fertility and longevity by studying two contrasting Italian regions: the ‘Land of Fire,’ characterized by high pollution levels, and Cilento, a UNESCO-recognized area and Mediterranean Diet Emblematic Community. By comparing these two areas, the project aims to create a reliable data-driven predictive algorithm to guide stakeholders and policymakers in improving health outcomes.
We aim to unlock new pathways for enhancing human longevity and fertility, ultimately fostering a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
Exploring the interconnections between environmental health, food quality, and well-being to support healthier lifespans and reproductive outcomes.
Utilizing a holistic framework that recognizes the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health.
Generating data-driven solutions to address global challenges related to environmental degradation, nutritional quality, and reproductive health.
Providing evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making and drive positive change in public health and environmental policies.
Director of the Division of Environmental Sanitary Engineering (SEED), University of Salerno
Recognized as a UNESCO Emblematic Community of the Mediterranean Diet, Pollica is a global reference point for promoting, safeguarding, and disseminating this invaluable intangible heritage. Home to the "Angelo Vassallo" Mediterranean Diet Study Center and the Living Museum of the Mediterranean Diet, Pollica embodies a deep connection to this cultural legacy. This connection is rooted in a long tradition of research, notably the groundbreaking studies of Ancel and Margaret Keys, who began their work on the local centenarian population in Pollica. Their research unveiled the significant role of the Mediterranean diet in promoting longevity and well-being.
Paideia Campus is an innovative experimental center inspired by integral ecology. Dedicated to enhancing the natural heritage of the Mediterranean ecosystem, the project promotes and celebrates the Mediterranean Diet as a model for a healthy lifestyle. Through activities and initiatives for young people, training programs for educators, and workshops for start-ups, Paideia Campus strives to inspire and empower individuals to embrace sustainable living.
“The Mediterranean Diet is not disappearing. It is evolving. The question is whether we are shaping that evolution—or simply watching it happen.” For more than
Project funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Mission 4 Component 2 Investment 1.3 – Call for tender No. 341 of 15 March 2022 of Italian Ministry of University and Research funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU; Project code PE00000003, Concession Decree No. 1550 of 11 October 2022 adopted by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, Project title “ON Foods – Research and innovation network on food and nutrition Sustainability, Safety and Security – Working ON Foods”.