Abstract
This school aims to provide the next generation of physicists with a comprehensive foundation in dark matter direct detection, integrating both experimental techniques and theoretical models across a wide range of potential dark matter mass scales. On the theoretical side, students will explore diverse dark matter production mechanisms and models, equipping them with the tools necessary to calculate dark matter scattering rates. By seamlessly connecting theory with experiment, the program will help identify clear, actionable targets for future experimental endeavors. Covering both advanced experimental and theoretical topics, the school will foster essential collaborations between theory and experiment—collaborations that are crucial for designing the next generation of experiments and shaping the future directions of dark matter research.

Welcome to Healthy Minds for Masterminds - FLASH!

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A dynamic series of weekly 45 minutes sessions designed to foster mental wellbeing at Galileo Galilei Institute's PhD Schools. Sessions are facilitated by psychologist and mental health researcher Sarah Speziali, participants are invited to actively engage and open up the conversations on mental health in academia and beyond. Rooted in scientific research, Healthy Minds for Masterminds - FLASH offers an inclusive approach and practical tools to identify, develop, and strengthen mental health resources and emotional awareness to enhance mental wellbeing.

Through the Healthy Minds for Masterminds – FLASH programme, participants will have the opportunity to:
Deepen their understanding of how mental health influences both personal and professional life
Identify and cultivate practical skills and resources that support mental wellbeing
Engage in open, meaningful conversations about mental health in academia and beyond

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Organizers
Laura Baudis (University of Zurich),
Itay Bloch (Berkeley),
Diego Redigolo (INFN Florence),
Jure Zupan (University of Cincinnati)


Local organizer
Diego Redigolo

Contact
diego.redigolo@fi.infn.it
zupanje@ucmail.uc.edu

Program

Poster

Confirmed speakers

- Caterina Braggio (Universita' di Padova)
- Francesco D'Eramo (Universita' di Padova)
- Graciela Gelmini (UCLA)
- Marco Gorghetto (DESY)
- Paolo Gorla (LNGS)
- Belina von Krosigk (Heidelberg)
- Surjeet Rajendran (Johns Hopkins)
- Chiara Salemi (Berkeley)
- Marco Selvi (INFN Bologna)



Talks

Date	Speaker	Title	Type	Useful Links
Nov 10, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Francesco D'Eramo	Particle Dark Matter production - Lecture I	Lecture					Video
Nov 10, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Graciela Gelmini	Particle Dark Matter Detection - Lecture I	Lecture
Nov 10, 2025 - 16:00-17:30	Francesco D'Eramo	Particle Dark Matter production - Lecture I	Lecture
Nov 11, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Graciela Gelmini	Particle Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 11, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Marco Selvi	Experiment heavy Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 11, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Francesco D'Eramo	Particle Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 11, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s presentation	Discussion
Nov 12, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Marco Selvi	Experiment heavy Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 12, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Francesco D'Eramo	Particle Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 12, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Graciela Gelmini	Particle Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 12, 2025 - 16:00-16:45	Sarah Speziali	Healty Minds for Masterminds	Discussion
Nov 12, 2025 - 16:45-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 13, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Paolo Gorla	Experiment heavy Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 13, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Belina von Krosigk	Experiment light Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 13, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Paolo Gorla	Experiment heavy Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 13, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 14, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Belina von Krosigk	Experiment light Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 14, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Graciela Gelmini	Particle Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 14, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Belina von Krosigk	Experiment light Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 14, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 17, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Marco Gorghetto	Wave Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 17, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Surjeet Rajendran	Wave Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 17, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Chiara Salemi	Experiment wave Dark Matter	Lecture
Nov 17, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s presentation	Discussion
Nov 18, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Surjeet Rajendran	Wave Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 18, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Chiara Salemi	Experiment wave Dark Matter-I	Lecture
Nov 18, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Marco Gorghetto	Wave Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 18, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 19, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Caterina Braggio	Experiment wave Dark Matter 2	Lecture
Nov 19, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Chiara Salemi	Experiment wave Dark Matter-I	Lecture
Nov 19, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Marco Gorghetto	Wave Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 19, 2025 - 16:00-16:45	Sarah Speziali	Healty Minds for Masterminds	Discussion
Nov 19, 2025 - 16:45-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 20, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Marco Gorghetto	Wave Dark Matter production	Lecture
Nov 20, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Caterina Braggio	Experiment wave Dark Matter 2	Lecture
Nov 20, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Surjeet Rajendran	Wave Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 20, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Student’s project	Lecture
Nov 21, 2025 - 09:00-10:30	Chiara Salemi	Experiment wave Dark Matter-I	Lecture
Nov 21, 2025 - 11:00-12:30	Surjeet Rajendran	Wave Dark Matter detection	Lecture
Nov 21, 2025 - 14:00-15:30	Caterina Braggio	Experiment wave Dark Matter 2	Lecture
Nov 21, 2025 - 16:00-17:30		Project wrap-up	Discussion