Silvia Iorio

Silvia Iorio is a Researcher at Sapienza University of Rome, working in the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies. She is affiliated with the Institute of History of Medicine and Bioethics and serves as Head of the Health Equity research group. Her teaching responsibilities include History of Medicine, Bioethics, Medical Methodology, and Forensic Medicine across multiple degree programs including Medicine and Surgery, Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, and Audiometric Techniques.

Her research spans Medical Humanities, History of Medicine, Bioethics, and Health Equity, with a particular focus on historical medical practices, gender issues in medicine, migration and health, and disability studies. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary ethical and social challenges in healthcare, particularly regarding vulnerable populations.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on historical medical cases, bioethics in migration contexts, and the intersection of medical history with contemporary health equity issues. Her work demonstrates expertise in both ancient medical practices and modern healthcare challenges, particularly regarding refugees and disabled populations.

Her scientific contributions include numerous publications in journals such as COGENT ARTS & HUMANITIES, ACADEMIC FORENSIC PATHOLOGY, MEDICINA NEI SECOLI, and INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach that spans humanities, medicine, and social sciences.

Dr. Iorio maintains regular office hours Monday through Wednesday from 10:00-13:00 and is actively involved in teaching and research activities at Sapienza University of Rome, with publications continuing through 2025 indicating her current active status.