Pietro Majno-Hurst

Pietro Majno-Hurst is a Full Professor of Surgery at the University of Italian Switzerland (USI) Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Director of the Department of Surgery at EOC. He holds expertise in liver surgery, transplantation, and hepato-biliary-pancreatic diseases. Trained in the UK (FRCS Engl.), he specialized under Henri Bismuth in Paris and directed the Multidisciplinary Center for Hepato-Bilio-Pancreatic Diseases at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) from 2014 to 2017.

Research focuses on surgical techniques, transplantation advancements, and interdisciplinary approaches to complex hepato-pancreatic conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with broader societal concerns, linking environmental and social issues to health outcomes. Awards include recognition from the Swiss Society of Surgery and Swiss Transplant Society.

He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading medical journals, though specific titles are not detailed here. His professional narrative includes leadership roles in surgical education and clinical innovation, alongside advocacy for bioethical and environmental causes. Married to Samia Hurst-Majno, Director of the Geneva University's Institute of Bioethics, he emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in health and societal challenges.