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Giorgio Walter Canonica is a Full Professor of Respiratory Diseases and Allergy at Humanitas University, Milan, Italy (since 2016). Previously, he held the position of Full Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Chairman of the Allergy & Respiratory Diseases Clinic at Genoa University (1998–2016). He trained as a Medical Doctor at the University of Genoa (1972) and specialized in Pulmonary Diseases (1976) and Allergology (1980). His academic roles include Directorships of Specialty Schools and leadership in organizations like the World Allergy Organization (WAO) and Interasma.
Education:
- Medical Doctor, University of Genoa (1972)
- Specialist in Pulmonary Diseases, University of Genoa (1976)
- Specialist in Allergology and Clinical Immunology, University of Florence (1980)
Research Interests: Focuses on biologics in severe asthma, patient-reported outcomes in respiratory diseases, molecular mechanisms of allergic inflammation, and novel antiallergic therapies. Leads initiatives to improve asthma management and allergy treatment guidelines.
Awards:
- World Allergy Organization Gold Medal (2013)
- World Allergy Organization Distinguished Service Award (2018)
- Laurea Honoris Causa, Cluj-Napoca University (2014)
Advising & Grants: Extensive experience in academic leadership, including directing specialty schools and overseeing clinical trials. No specific grants listed, but his work aligns with funding in respiratory and allergy research.
Labs/Teams: Active in clinical research teams at Genoa University and Humanitas University, collaborating internationally on initiatives like ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma).
