Better imaging, better
care: Bracco’s
innovation and
education initiatives
Innovation and education help Bracco advance prevention and diagnostic imaging while supporting more sustainable healthcare.
Bracco’s innovation starts with listening to people’s needs. We put patients first and work closely with healthcare professionals and the radiology community to understand how diagnostic imaging can improve health, patient care, and the efficient use of resources across the healthcare system.
How does Bracco invest in innovation and education?
Bracco’s approach to innovation and education is based on scientific progress, patient-centered care, and knowledge-sharing. We develop solutions that advance diagnostic imaging while responding to the needs of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.
Innovation helps align clinical progress with environmental responsibility. By improving technologies, processes and practices, Bracco works to support more efficient healthcare and better outcomes for patients.
Education helps innovation translate into clinical practice. Through training, digital platforms and cross-border initiatives, Bracco supports healthcare professionals and the radiology community in adopting the latest diagnostic technologies, techniques, and standards.
Voices from Bracco
Patient health and well-being are the number one priority in our innovation process, driving the development of all our products. But doing what’s right for patients goes hand in hand with protecting the planet. Across our work, we are seeing ever clearer evidence that the future of radiology and imaging will be shaped by solutions that are better for patients, better for the environment, and better for the efficiency of our health systems."
Fabio Tedoldi
Head of Global Research and Development
Education is fundamental to the renewal and growth of Bracco as a business and, more widely, of the global diagnostics and imaging community. It helps expand the pool of radiologists globally, respond to ever-growing demand, and manage generational turnover. Education is the essential companion of innovation: it creates the conditions for innovation to emerge and fuels its adoption. It also contributes to global health equity by helping ensure that patients, wherever they are in the world, can benefit from the best standards of practice. That is why education lies at the heart of our sustainability approach."
Francesca Pelliconi
Global Customer Education & Training Director
Flagship projects
Training the next generation of radiology leaders
Bracco supports young radiologists through education initiatives designed to expand access to knowledge, strengthen specialist skills, and connect professionals across borders. Programs such as Bracco Global Academy, AIM China, and Young Clubs help prepare the next generation of radiology leaders and support the long-term development of the medical imaging community.
Microbubble technology and the future of cell therapy
Bracco is applying its microbubble technology expertise to cell therapy, exploring ways to accelerate development, reduce costs, and expand patient access. This work reflects Bracco’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and opening new possibilities for patient-centered care.
Unlocking the potential of AI in medical imaging
Bracco is exploring how artificial intelligence and its growing applications in radiology can support diagnostic precision, workflow efficiency, and earlier disease detection. By developing digital tools for contrast-enhanced imaging, Bracco aims to help radiologists improve clinical practice and support more efficient healthcare systems.
Bracco Sustainability Report 2025
Our 2025 report highlights Bracco's approach to building a more sustainable business
by reducing its environmental footprint, advancing circular practices,
and strengthening long-term resilience across its operations and value chain.
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