Alessandra Casuccio

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.