Sara Massironi

Sara Massironi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gastroenterology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. She specializes in gastrointestinal diseases, particularly autoimmune gastritis, neuroendocrine tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease, with a focus on endoscopic techniques and systemic autoimmune interactions.

• Current roles include teaching in the Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery.
• Past roles: Professor a contratto at Università degli Studi di Milano (2008-2017) and teaching positions at Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (2020-2021).

Research Interests:

Gastroenterology, with emphasis on autoimmune pathology, diagnostic endoscopy (EUS, ESD), neuroendocrine neoplasms, and psychiatric comorbidities in inflammatory bowel disease. Her work bridges clinical practice with translational research, focusing on biomarkers like the Ki-67 index and systemic autoimmune implications.

Scientific Awards:

• PNRR–NextGenerationEU grant (2024)
• SIGE Research Award (2002)

Grants & Collaborations:
• Active in multicenter studies like AGAPE (autoimmune gastritis) and ITARECIPE (chronic pancreatitis).
• Leadership in Italian research networks (ITANET, It.a.net).