Mario Bianchetti

Mario Bianchetti serves as Dean of the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Associate Professor at Università della Svizzera italiana. His clinical background includes leadership as Head of Pediatrics at Bellinzona Regional Hospital and Director of Paediatrics for Italian Switzerland.

Research focuses on renal pathophysiology including pH, magnesium and potassium metabolism; pharmacological treatments for urinary infections; hypertension management; pharmacotherapy side effects; and vitamin D therapeutics. He maintains active investigation into evidence-based fever management protocols.