Carlo Patrono

Carlo Patrono is a distinguished Professor and Chair of Pharmacology at the Catholic University School of Medicine in Rome, a position he has held since 2007. Previously, he served as Professor of Pharmacology at University of Rome 'La Sapienza' 2nd School of Medicine (2001-2006) and University of Chieti 'G. d'Annunzio' School of Medicine (1991-2001). His academic journey began as Assistant Professor at Catholic University School of Medicine (1972-1982), progressing to Associate Professor (1983-1985).

Dr. Patrono earned his M.D. Cum Laude from Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome in 1968, following a B.S. in Arts from Liceo Classico Nazareno in 1962. He completed postdoctoral training at Bronx Veterans Administration Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York (1969-1971).

His research focuses on nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, antiplatelet drugs, clinical pharmacology, and arachidonic acid metabolism, with significant contributions to understanding cardiovascular pharmacology and platelet function. His work has particular relevance to aspirin therapy and antithrombotic agents.

Dr. Patrono has received numerous prestigious awards including the Grand Prize from Fondation Lefoulon-Delalande (2013), the John Vane Award from University of London (2007), and the International Aspirin® Senior Award from Bayer AG (1998). His scholarly impact is reflected in his editorial roles with major journals including Circulation and Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

As an active researcher, he serves as Principal Investigator for multiple funded projects including studies on antiplatelet effects of aspirin in diabetes patients, funded by Bayer HealthCare AG. He also contributes to European Commission initiatives like the EICOSANOX program investigating eicosanoids and nitric oxide in cardiovascular diseases.

Within his institution, Dr. Patrono chairs the Drug Therapy Committee and serves on the Ethics Committee at Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Center for Aging Sciences at G. d'Annunzio University Foundation.