https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4521 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:46:42 GMT 2026-04-12T13:46:42Z https://www.um.edu.mt:443/library/oar/retrieve/31d206bc-eb52-468c-9157-094962ccf66f/ https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4521 https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144920 Title: TargetMI : unravelling the molecular roots of heart attacks Abstract: Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Across Europe alone, over 60 million potential years of life are lost annually to cardiovascular deaths. At the University of Malta, Prof. Stephanie Bezzina Wettinger and her team are leading TargetMI, an EU-funded project that aims to examine the molecular pathways behind myocardial infarction, commonly known as heart attacks, and pave the way for targeted prevention and treatment. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144920 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144918 Title: When one drug isn’t enough : rethinking the treatment of drug resistant chronic myeloid leukaemia Abstract: When art meets science, the result can be something extraordinary. For one Maltese researcher, that intersection has become the foundation of a career dedicated to creativity, curiosity, and compassion. From tutoring students and conducting research in the lab, to painting with oils and curating art exhibitions, Antonio Polidano Vella’s life has been a balance of expression and exploration. Looking into his scientific work, particularly his research on drug-resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, one can see how this could reshape how we think about cancer treatment. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144918 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144905 Title: The dark side of the web : how does technology facilitate child trafficking? Abstract: Child trafficking is one of the most complex crimes worldwide. It thrives in the digital space, where technology is used to recruit, control, and exploit victims. By uncovering how these online networks operate, researchers are discovering new ways to disrupt them. THINK interviewed Dr Aitana Radu, who is working to close the gaps that allow children to fall victim to these schemes. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144905 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144901 Title: Is it good for entrepreneurs to be good? Abstract: We’re all stressed (welcome to the 21st century, baby). But while you and your colleague may face similar kinds of stress – the same nasty boss, the same ridiculous tight deadlines – the way you cope and how you feel can be remarkably different from person to person. It turns out that the way we cope with stress might just be shaped by the darker and lighter aspects of our personality. Prof. Leonie Baldacchino examines how the dark and light triad traits of entrepreneurs affect how they deal with stress and impact their psychological well-being. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/144901 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z