Francesco Leo

Francesco Leo serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Oncology at the University of Turin, specializing in thoracic surgery with clinical and academic focus on lung cancer, respiratory pathophysiology, and surgical innovation. His institutional roles include membership on the Department Council and Teaching Commission.

Research interests span:

• Preoperative/postoperative management in thoracic resection
• Solitary pulmonary nodule diagnostics and treatment
• Integration of AI and robotics in surgical workflows
• Healthcare systems analysis covering ethics, economics, and sociology

Teaching encompasses 18+ courses across Medicine and Surgery programs including MedInTO and San Luigi Gonzaga, ranging from core thoracic surgery modules to specialized topics like chest drainage and scientific writing. Departmental leadership includes active participation in academic governance bodies.