Marcello Ciaccio

Prof. Marcello Ciaccio is a Full Professor in Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostics at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery. He leads the Clinical Biochemistry Section, focusing on biomarker discovery and diagnostic innovation. His research integrates clinical biochemistry with immunology, genetics, and neurology, emphasizing sepsis diagnostics, cardiovascular risk stratification, and neurodegenerative disorders.

• Expertise in inflammatory biomarkers (MDW, NLR, neurofilament light chains)
• Pioneer in automated diagnostic platforms for early disease detection
• Investigates genetic predisposition to autoimmune and metabolic diseases

Recent work includes:

• Developing MDW-based algorithms for sepsis monitoring
• Characterizing KIR receptor roles in non-celiac wheat sensitivity
• Validating novel biomarkers for Alzheimer's and amyloidosis

He collaborates with the Italian Society of Clinical Biochemistry (SIBioC) on clinical guidelines for lipid disorders and laboratory diagnostics. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate his commitment to translational research in precision medicine.