Bonfanti Riccardo

Riccardo Bonfanti is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, with a focus on Pediatric Diabetology. He works at San Raffaele Hospital as Head of the Functional Unit of Pediatric Diabetology and Metabolic Disorders since 2017, and leads the Clinical Research Unit in Pediatric Diabetology (OSR-DRI) since 2007. His academic roles include coordinating the Master's Degree in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (since 2021) and serving on editorial boards and scientific committees for diabetes societies.

• Medical Degree, University of Milan (1989)
• Specialization in Pediatrics (1993)
• Specialization in Neonatology (University of Milan)
• Second-level Master's in Pediatric Diabetology and Food Metabolism Disorders (2008, University of Parma and Verona)
• National Scientific Qualification as 2nd-level Professor of Pediatrics (2014)

His research spans type 1 diabetes pathogenesis, autoimmune disorders in children, and diabetes technology. He has contributed to multi-omics studies, genetic risk scores, and clinical trials for diabetes prevention and management. Articles highlight his work on Wolfram syndrome, insulin delivery systems, and cellular defects in β cells.

Scientific leadership includes roles in SIEDP, SID AMD Inter-associative Diabetes Technologies Group, and TrialNet Pathway to Prevention study collaborations. His awards reflect national recognition for expertise in pediatric diabetes.