Luca Quartuccio

Dr. Luca Quartuccio is a University Professor in the Rheumatology Clinic at the University of Udine's Department of Medical Area. He holds a specialization in Rheumatology and a PhD in Clinical Sciences and Technologies. His research focuses on autoimmune diseases including Sjogren's syndrome, cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, and rheumatoid arthritis, with particular attention to B-cell activation mechanisms. He has an h-index of 41 (Scopus).

Education & Qualifications:

• MD from University of Udine (2003, cum laude)
• Rheumatology specialization (2007, cum laude)
• PhD in Clinical Sciences and Technologies (2011)
• Executive Master in Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Administration (2021)

Academic Roles:

• Permanent researcher (2010–2019)
• Second-level professor (since 2019)
• Full professor qualification (2018)

Research Expertise: His work emphasizes translational research in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including diagnostic criteria development and therapeutic interventions. Key contributions include studies on BAFF pathways in rheumatoid arthritis and cryoglobulinemic syndrome criteria.