The 2020 edition of Italian Research Day in the World, celebrated on April 15, the anniversary of the birth of Leonardo Da Vinci, falls at a crucial historical moment, when Italy and the whole world are confronted with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Italian Research Day in the World allows reflecting on the importance of scientific collaboration in the search for a cure. The video message has been recorded by an exceptional testimonial of the Day, Mr Walter Ricciardi, Counsellor of the Minister of Health for Italy's relations with international health organizations.