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Professor Carlo Pappone is a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (since 2019) and Director of the Arrhythmology Department at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (since 2015). He has held previous academic/clinical leadership roles at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010), Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015), and University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000). With 212 publications in top journals like NEJM, JAMA, and Circulation, he has made significant contributions to cardiac arrhythmia research. Current Positions Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2019-present): Full Professor of Cardiology IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (2015-present): Director of Arrhythmology Department Previous Roles University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000) University of Michigan Ann Harbor (1990-2000) IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010) Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015) Research Focus: Specializing in cardiovascular diseases, his work spans atrial fibrillation ablation techniques, Brugada syndrome pathogenesis, heart failure device therapy, and ion channel disorders. His H-index of 53 and 18,407 citations reflect his substantial academic impact. Notable Scientific Contributions Author of 44 patents Principal Investigator in 14 clinical trials (clinicaltrials.gov) Developed circumferential pulmonary vein ablation technique Innovator in biventricular pacing systems for heart failure Pioneered research on non-excitatory current for cardiac contractility Scientific Recognition Awarded as Elite Reviewer of JACC (2005) Editorial Board Member of 6 leading journals Reviewer for NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, and Nature Medicine Education Medical Doctorate: University of Naples Federico II

• Cardiology
• Electrophysiology
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
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Gabriella Casalino is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Department of Computer Science, and a key researcher at CILAB - Computational Intelligence Lab. Her work focuses on Computational Intelligence methods for interpretable data analysis, particularly in eHealth, Data Stream Mining, and eXplainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) within medical and educational domains. She has contributed to innovative approaches in smartphone-based health monitoring, fuzzy logic applications, and remote vital sign detection via photoplethysmography. Education : Ph.D. in Computer Science, with advanced training at institutions like Universitat de Girona and Université de Mons. Research Trends : Recent publications highlight applications of evolving granular computing, neuro-fuzzy systems, and explainable AI in hypertension prediction, bipolar disorder monitoring, and educational data analysis. Key subfields include remote health monitoring, medical data streams, and hybrid AI models. Grants : Research funded by AIRC (Italian Cancer Research Foundation), focusing on computational methods for healthcare challenges. Labs & Collaborations : Active in CILAB, collaborating on projects involving mHealth solutions, cardiovascular risk assessment, and intelligent educational systems.

• Computational Intelligence
• eHealth
• Data Stream Mining
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Chessa Massimo is a Professor at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, specializing in Cardiovascular Diseases within the field of Congenital Heart Disease. His work spans clinical research, interventional cardiology, and medical education, with a particular focus on adult congenital heart disease and transition care for adolescents. Research Interests Dr. Chessa's research explores: Interventional catheterization techniques for congenital heart defects Transition strategies for adolescent CHD patients 3D printing and mixed reality applications in cardiac anatomy Heart failure management in CHD populations Hypertension in pediatric and adult CHD patients Scientific Awards Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (2015-2018) Fellow, Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (2014-2017) Fellow, ERN GUARD-Heart European Reference Network Teaching Activities Current teaching roles include: Cardiovascular System Diseases 3 (International MD Program, 2025) Keep Calm and Be Systematic: Practical Approach to Cardiology (2025)

• Congenital Heart Disease
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Cardiovascular Imaging
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Kevin P. Fiori, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Pediatrics department. His work focuses on bridging clinical care with community health initiatives. Education: M.D., M.P.H., M.S. Research Interests: His research spans community health, social determinants of health, primary care, and health equity, particularly in pediatric populations. Recent projects explore social needs screening, residency curriculum reforms, and early dementia detection in older adults. Recent Publications: Highlights include studies on housing-focused residency training, health equity interventions, and social needs in pediatric cardiology. Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary work with community health workers and global health equity teams.

• Community Health
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
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Valentina Bugelli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine and Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Parma. She teaches Forensic Medicine, Forensic Histopathology, Patient Safety, and Sensitive Communication in Health across Medicine and Surgery, Dental Medicine, Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, and allied health programs since 2019/2020. Her research centers on forensic pathology applications including age estimation, sudden death analysis, and trauma biomechanics. She investigates high-altitude cardiac events, pediatric forensic cases, and skydiving-related injuries through case reports and systematic reviews, bridging clinical practice with legal medicine in Italian contexts. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize practical forensic methodologies for age progression, sudden unexpected pediatric death, altitude-related cardiac mortality, and parachute trauma. Her work consistently addresses medicolegal challenges through empirical case studies and literature reviews, highlighting Italy-specific forensic practices.

• Forensic Medicine
• Forensic Pathology
• Histopathology
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Giuseppe Agapito is a Professor at the Department of Law, Economics and Sociology (DiGES) at the University of Camerino, where he teaches courses such as Elements of Computer Science and Data Analysis. He specializes in computational biology, bioinformatics, and health informatics, focusing on genomic data analysis, machine learning applications in healthcare, and parallel computing methodologies. His research integrates multi-omics approaches, pathway enrichment analysis, and predictive modeling for drug response and disease mechanisms. Notable contributions include tools like BioPAX-Parser and cPEA, which enhance genomic data interpretation. He actively collaborates in international studies, such as the 4CE consortium analyzing SARS-CoV-2 impacts. His work addresses challenges in privacy-aware bioinformatics, high-performance computing for genomics, and AI-driven medical diagnostics. Education details are not explicitly provided in the texts, but his academic profile reflects extensive expertise in interdisciplinary fields bridging computer science and biomedical research. He maintains an active research agenda with over 50 publications since 2018, emphasizing scalable data analysis, drug biomarker discovery, and computational methods for clinical outcomes prediction. His teaching responsibilities include IT management and data analysis modules within social science curricula, reflecting a commitment to digital literacy across disciplines. Research interests span bioinformatics tool development, genomic data preprocessing, and AI applications in healthcare, with a focus on translational research. Recent articles highlight advancements in fMRI classification using graph neural networks, privacy-preserving genomic pipelines, and edge-based deep learning for medical signal analysis. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his sustained contribution to international research consortia underscores his field influence. He advises students and researchers on computational methodologies and hosts weekly office hours for academic consultations.

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Pharmacogenomics
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Giacomo Handjaras is an Assistant Professor at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, affiliated with the MOMILAB research group. His work focuses on neuroimaging, sleep neurophysiology, affective neuroscience, and brain structure-function relationships. He explores topics such as neural correlates of emotions, sleep dynamics, and motor control mechanisms using advanced methodologies like EEG, fMRI, and computational linguistics. Research interests include: (1) Sleep architecture and slow-wave subtypes linked to thalamic activity, (2) Multisensory integration in perception and action, (3) Neuroplasticity in sensory restoration, (4) Computational analysis of dream semantics, and (5) Telemedicine applications in cardiac rehabilitation. His studies often integrate behavioral, neuroimaging, and computational approaches. Recent publications highlight trends in sleep-brain interactions, affective processing across modalities, and neural mechanisms underlying communication deficits. He has contributed to understanding the role of thalamic regulation in sleep stages and the impact of sensory deprivation on brain organization in congenitally blind individuals. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications in rehabilitation and cardiovascular health.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science
• Neuroimaging
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Rosa Debora is a fixed-term researcher at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in the Department of General, Clinical, and Pediatric Nursing Sciences (MED/45). Her work spans public health, patient engagement, and digital health interventions. Research Focus Public health nursing and citizen science Urinary incontinence and quality of life mHealth applications for hypertension and obesity Moral distress in dialysis care Post-COVID rehabilitation strategies Publications Her recent work (2025-2024) includes 10+ publications across journals like International Journal of Nursing Studies , High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention , and Journal of Italian Nephrology , focusing on patient-centered methodologies and chronic condition management. Teaching She teaches graduate nursing courses including Nursing Ethics, Qualitative Research Methodology, and Evidence-Based Practice.

• Nursing Sciences
• Public Health
• Medical Statistics
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Carmen R. Isasi, Ph.D., M.D. is a distinguished researcher and faculty member in the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With over 300 publications and an h-index of 48, she has established herself as a leading expert in Hispanic/Latino health research. Her work primarily focuses on the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL), one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of Hispanic health in the United States. Dr. Isasi's research interests span multiple critical areas of population health, with particular emphasis on diabetes epidemiology , cardiometabolic health , and social determinants of health in Hispanic communities. Her work integrates epigenetics , environmental exposures , and health disparities research to understand the complex factors influencing health outcomes in Latino populations. She has made significant contributions to understanding how adverse childhood experiences , social stressors , and cultural factors impact long-term health trajectories. Her recent publication trends reveal a sophisticated interdisciplinary approach, combining epigenetic analyses , neuroimaging , metabolic profiling , and community-based participatory research methods. The SOL (Study of Latinos) initiative serves as the backbone for much of her work, providing rich longitudinal data on over 16,000 Hispanic adults across four major U.S. communities. Her research portfolio demonstrates consistent growth, with 37 publications in 2024 and 25 already in 2025, reflecting her ongoing productivity and scientific impact. Dr. Isasi currently leads multiple NIH-funded research projects: Metabolic, behavioral and social determinants of youth-onset T2D (NIDDK, 2023-2029) as Principal Investigator Social Stress, Epigenetics and Cardiometabolic Health Among Youth (NIMHD, 2021-2026) as Co-Principal Investigator Nasal epithelial epigenomics and transcriptomics and asthma in Hispanic adults (NHLBI, 2021-2026) as Co-Principal Investigator Purposeful Outreach for Diversity and Inclusion of Underrepresented in Medicine (PODIUM) (NHLBI, 2024-2026) as Co-Principal Investigator These projects collectively represent millions of dollars in research funding and demonstrate her leadership in addressing critical health disparities affecting Hispanic communities through innovative methodological approaches. Her work bridges clinical medicine, population science, and molecular epidemiology to develop a comprehensive understanding of health determinants in underserved populations.

• Epidemiology
• Population Health
• Hispanic/Latino Health
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Prof. Alessandra Casuccio is a Full Professor at the University of Palermo within the Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Child, Internal Medicine and Specialist Medicine of Excellence 'G. D'Alessandro'. With extensive publications in public health and preventive medicine, she focuses on vaccine hesitancy, chronic disease prevention, and palliative care optimization. Contact: alessandra.casuccio@unipa.it Office hours: Thursdays and Tuesdays 11:00-13:00 at Policlinico via del Vespro, 133 Palermo Research Interests: Her work spans vaccinology (HPV, influenza, SARS-CoV-2), health disparities in migrant populations, palliative care for advanced cancer patients, and Mediterranean diet effects on vascular health. She employs epidemiological modeling and behavioral health analysis across her studies. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024-2025) examine vaccine co-administration in pregnancy, home palliative care outcomes, and nutritional interventions for chronic disease management. Methodologies include systematic reviews , observational studies , and clinical protocols .

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Preventive Medicine
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Antonio Cascio is a Full Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery, specializing in Health Promotion, Maternal and Child, Internal Medicine, and Specialist Excellence "G. D'Alessandro." He serves as the Delegate for Health Policies related to the "One Health" theme and maintains active teaching responsibilities in Infectious Diseases for both medical and nursing programs. His office hours are held twice weekly at the Infectious Diseases Unit of AOU Policlinico "P. Giaccone" in Palermo. Professor Cascio's research spans multiple critical areas of infectious diseases with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS, antimicrobial resistance, tropical medicine, and the epidemiology of infectious diseases. His work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of clinical practice and public health, with significant contributions to understanding viral infections, tuberculosis, and emerging pathogens. His recent publications reflect a growing interest in the One Health approach, examining connections between human, animal, and environmental health factors in disease transmission and management. The trajectory of his publication record, spanning from 1992 to 2025 with over 200 publications, reveals evolving research priorities that have adapted to global health challenges. Early work focused on rotavirus epidemiology and leishmaniasis, while more recent research addresses contemporary challenges including HIV drug resistance, antimicrobial resistance patterns, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovative treatment approaches for complex infections. His international collaborations, particularly through the ID-IRI network, demonstrate a commitment to global health research and knowledge sharing. Professor Cascio maintains an active role in clinical practice, research, and teaching, with regular contributions to both Italian and international medical literature. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals covering infectious diseases, virology, and public health topics, reflecting his standing as a respected authority in his field.

• Infectious Diseases
• HIV/AIDS
• Tropical Medicine
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Nicola Clementi is an Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Virology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University's School of Medicine in Milan, Italy. He has held academic positions since 2011, progressing from Adjunct Professor to his current role as Associate Professor since 2024. He also serves as a Microbiology and Virology Specialist at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital. His educational background includes a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences with biotechnology focus from the Polytechnic University of Marche (2006) and specialization in Medical Microbiology and Virology from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2010). Clementi's research primarily focuses on the molecular dissection of human antibody responses against viruses including HCV, HIV, influenza, and herpesviruses. His work involves constructing phagemid antibody libraries, cloning human monoclonal antibodies, and characterizing protective epitopes for vaccine development. Since 2016, he has also studied drug resistance in hepatitis C patients treated with direct-acting antivirals and implemented NGS-based SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequencing for diagnostic purposes. His publication record shows consistent output in virology, microbiology, and infectious diseases, with recent work focusing on SARS-CoV-2 variants, Mpox outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance, and the intersection of microbiome with disease progression. His research demonstrates a strong trend toward molecular diagnostics, viral evolution, and therapeutic antibody development. His scientific awards include the prestigious LURIA AWARD 2017 from the Italian Society for Virology. Clementi has held significant academic leadership roles including Director of Studies for the PhD School in Clinical Experimental Medicine, coordinator of multiple degree programs, and supervisor for numerous master's and PhD students. He has also coordinated molecular microbiology units at San Raffaele Hospital and implemented BSL-3 activities for viral pathogen identification.

• Medical Microbiology
• Virology
• Molecular Virology
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Federico Bizzarri is a Professor at the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies within Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza . His clinical and research focus spans cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and emergency medical-surgical interventions. Research Interests His work emphasizes: Diagnosis and surgical management of congenital heart defects (e.g., double-orifice mitral valve, aortopulmonary window) Emergency interventions for acute aortic syndromes, traumatic aortic rupture, and pulmonary embolism Minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery techniques Transcatheter valve therapies (TAVI, MitraClip, NeoChord) Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction Management of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) in critical care Article Trends The publications highlight expertise in cardiovascular emergencies , innovative surgical techniques , and structural heart interventions . Subspecialties include congenital anomalies, valvular disease, and acute aortic pathologies.

• Cardiac Surgery
• Interventional Cardiology
• Aortic Emergencies
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Valentina Gazzaniga is a Full Professor at the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies , Sapienza University of Rome. Her research spans interdisciplinary intersections between history, medicine, and bioethics, focusing on ancient and medieval medical practices. Department: Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies Email: valentina.gazzaniga@uniroma1.it Research interests include: Historical analysis of ancient gynecology and female pathophysiology Transmission of medical knowledge from antiquity to early modern period Medical ethics and deontology origins Osteoarchaeology for reconstructing ancient lifestyles Disability studies in childhood history Medical humanities and modern health equity Publications demonstrate expertise in topics ranging from pediatric suffering in antiquity to tuberculosis ethics, medieval women's health, and historical medical technologies. Her work often bridges archaeological evidence with contemporary bioethical debates. Research leadership highlights: Head of "Biotechnology at the service of reconstructing ancient lifestyles" research group Research project: "Sapienza invisible cultural heritage: a virtual museological prototype on lifestyles and health conditions of a Medieval population" Project: "Children in the History of Medicine: New Transdisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Disease, Lifestyle, and Child Labor"

• History of Medicine
• Bioethics
• Ancient Gynecology
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Andrea Vitali is a Professor at UniCamillus University since 2021/22 and a Cardiologist at ASL Roma 1. He holds a Master’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in cardiology with a PhD in 'arterial hypertension and vascular biology' (international program at Sapienza, Padua, and Maastricht University). His expertise spans stress echocardiography, angiology, pediatric cardiology, sports cardiology, and cardirespiratory emergencies. He has authored scientific articles and textbooks, and actively participates in medical conferences as a speaker and moderator. Education: Sapienza University of Rome (MD, specialization in Cardiology, PhD) Advanced training: Multiple II-level Masters in specialized cardiology fields at Padua and Sapienza Universities Research interests focus on cardiovascular pathophysiology, hypertension, and clinical applications of echocardiography. His work integrates translational research with clinical practice, emphasizing innovative diagnostic techniques and patient care. Awards include three collaboration grants during his Master’s and two international PhD mobility grants, reflecting his academic and research excellence. He has held clinical roles in hospitals and contributed to collaborative projects across Europe.

• Cardiology
• Arterial Hypertension
• Vascular Biology
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