Chiara Agnollo

Chiara Agnollo is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery, specializing in philosophical and pedagogical aspects of healthcare. She contributes to the Cancer Care Beacon project, focusing on analyzing credibility crises in medicine through philosophical frameworks.

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor (PHIL-01/A)
• University: University of Palermo
• Department: Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences

Research Focus: Her work examines the cultural roots of patient distrust in medical systems, emphasizing:

• Philosophical analysis of the body, illness, and lifeworld
• Narrative representation of illness experiences
• Medical anthropology perspectives on healthcare paradigms

She participates in the Horizon Europe-funded Cancer Care Beacon project (IRIS code: PRJ 0853) under Scientific Director Prof. Dario Monzani, developing decision support tools for equitable cancer care across Europe.

Contact:
+39 091 23895466
Email: chiara.agnello@unipa.it