Carmelo Massimo Maida

Carmelo Massimo Maida is Professor at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery, where he coordinates degree programs in Health Assistance and Prevention Techniques. His teaching portfolio includes Hygiene, Biological Risk, and Environmental Health Surveillance courses across multiple health professions programs.

Research addresses pressing public health challenges:

• Antibiotic resistance in environmental contexts
• One Health approaches to disease prevention
• Vaccination strategies and public compliance
• Infection control in healthcare settings
• Environmental determinants of health

Community engagement includes conference presentations on antibiotic resistance (ASP Agrigento), violence prevention (University Conference 2023), and tuberculosis control (National TB Day 2019). He directs vaccination campaigns at Paolo Giaccone University Hospital and contributes to regional health policy discussions.