Ignazio Vecchio

Ignazio Vecchio is an Associate Professor of History of Medicine at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania. His academic roles span Neurology, Bioethics, and History of Medicine, with affiliations to the Italian Society of the History of Medicine and the Society 'History of Art Health.' He has been a pivotal figure in the Faculty of Medicine since 2005, focusing on clinical bioethics and neurodisability research.

• Medical Doctor (1980, University of Catania)
• Specialization in Neurology (1985, University of Catania)

His research integrates Medical Bioethics, Neurology, and Disability Studies, addressing topics like euthanasia, vegetative states, brain death, ALS, and ethical implications in clinical practice. He has led projects such as Virdimura against racism and feminicide, alongside studies on Jewish medical traditions in Sicily and Mediterranean history of medicine.

• Virdimura Award against racism and anti-Semitism

Vecchio contributes to the University of Catania’s CINAP (Center for Active Integration and Disability Services) and collaborates with the non-profit AIN (Italian Association Neurodisabled) and UILDM (Italian Union to Fight Muscular Dystrophy). His work bridges clinical evaluation of muscular dystrophies, medical education, and historical analysis.