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Francesco Blasi
Professor of Respiratory Medicine
Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation,
Università degli Studi di Milano
Member of Board of Directors, Università degli Studi di Milano
Head Internal Medicine Department, Respiratory Unit and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano
Francesco Blasi, MD, FERS is Professor of Respiratory Medicine in the Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation at the University of Milan, Italy, as well as Head of Internal Medicine Department and Respiratory Unit of the Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
He is also director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center of the Lombardia Regional Referral CF Center and currently a member of the Board of Directors of the University of Milan.
From 2012–2013, he was president of European Respiratory Society (ERS) and from 2016–2017 president of the Italian Respiratory Society (SIP/IRS).
From 2017–2018, he was president of the Italian Respiratory Society Research Center (SIP/IRS Centro Ricerche).
Professor Blasi has published more than 350 papers in international journals [WEB of Science (01.12.2018) h-index: 50 Citations: 8620; SCOPUS (01.12.2018): h-index:53 Citations:10680; Google Scholar (1.4.2019): h-index: 70, Citations: 17,668].
His research interests include pneumonia, COPD, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis and NTM infections, cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation.
Giorgio Walter Canonica
Giorgio Walter Canonica is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Humanitas University, Milan-Italy & Senior Consultant Personalized Medicine Asthma & Allergy Center at Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS-Milano Italy
Professor Canonica got his medical degree from the University of Genoa, Italy.
- specialised in Pulmonary Diseases in Genoa
- specialised in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Florence University, Italy.
He subsequently conducted clinical immunology and allergology research at several
European & US Universities and Institutes, such as the
- Biomedicum-Uppsala University Sweden
- MUSC-Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
Since returning to the University of Genoa in 1995, Professor Canonica has held a number of academic positions, including:
- Full Professor Internal Medicine
- Director of the Speciality School of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Full Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
- Director of the Specialty School of Pulmonary Diseases
- Chairman of the Department of Medical Specialties (University Hospital San Martino Genoa, Italy)
- Laurea Honoris Causa – Cluji-Napoca Medical University -Romania
- He has been defined LEGEND of Allergy and Immunology in 2021 , Allergy. 2021;00:1–3.
- 2022 Lyfetime Achievement Award – APAACI– Asian Pacific Association Allergy Clinical Immunology- Manila
- 2023 Lyfetime Achievement Award WAO– World Allergy Organization -Dubai
He has been serving as President international organizations as:
- President of WAO-World Allergy Organization
- President of Interasma-Global Asthma Association
- President of SIAAIC- Italian Society Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
- President of SIMER-Italian Society Respiratory Medicine
Currently:
President 2022/24 of REG-Respiratory Effectiveness Group
- ExCom Member of ARIA-Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma
- ExCom Member of GA2LEN – Global Allergy & Asthma Excellence Network
- Chair of the EAACI Methodology Committee (2019-2024).
- Chair WAO Biologics in Allergy( 2023-2024 )
- International Advocate GINA-Global Asthma InitiAtive
- Member of the European Academy of Sciences
- Steering Committee Member of SANI-Severe Asthma Network Italy registry.
- GWC is Fellow of : ERS-ACAAI-AAAAI-EAACI
Topic of Research:
Asthma & Allergy: Mechanisms & Treatments, including Pharmacological treatments, Biologics and Allergen ImmunoTherapy in the context of Precision & Personalized Medicine
H index 139; Citations >94.000 ; Peer-Reviewed Papers >900
Stefano Centanni
Professor of Respiratory Medicine
Università degli Studi di Milano
Dept. of Health Sciences – ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo
Prof. Stefano Centanni studied medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Milan, where he received his Medical Doctor Degree in 1979.
Following an internship at the Pulmonary Division of the McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, in 1981 and a fellowship at the Pulmonary Division of the Mount Sinai Medical Center at the University of Miami, Florida, USA, in 1982, he specialized in Allergology at the University of Medicine of Pavia, Italy, in 1985.
He received a PhD in Pulmonary Diseases in 1998 at the University of Milan Medical School.
From 1990 to 1996 he worked as Assistant Professor of the University of Milan at the Pulmonary Division of the Maggiore Hospital, Milan, and from 1996 to 2005 as Associate Professor at the Pulmonary Division of the San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan.
Since 1996 he is Chief of the Pulmonary Division of the San Paolo Hospital, Milan, and in 2005 he became full professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Milan.
Professor Centanni was Italian National Delegate 2007/2009 at the ERS and FERS Italian National Delegate from 2007 until 2012 and President of SIMeR (Italian Society of Respiratory Medicine – 2009/2011).
Professor Centanni is author of more than one hundred scientific publications in international journals and several book chapters and books in the field of Respiratory Medicine
Paola Rogliani
Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Rome ’Tor Vergata‘ (Italy)
Leading a translational research team, Professor Rogliani has authored over 500 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Her research focuses on obstructive pulmonary diseases, particularly the complex mechanisms and interactions of inhaled molecules, aiming to advance understanding and treatment options for these conditions. Beyond her research, Professor Rogliani holds leadership roles as Pro-Rector for Cooperation and Development Policies and President of the Italian Respiratory Society (SIP-IRS).
Her work has gained international recognition, and she remains dedicated to advancing the field and improving patient care through her clinical and research efforts.
Claudio Micheletto
Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, vice-direttore del dipartimento cardio-vascolare e toracico
Dr. Claudio Micheletto graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Verona and subsequently specialized in Respiratory Diseases at the University of Modena.
He worked as a pulmonologist at Bussolengo Hospital (Verona) until 2011, subsequently serving as Director of Pulmonology at Legnago Hospital (Verona) and Director of the Medical Department.
Since March 1, 2019, he has served as Director of Pulmonology at the Integrated University Hospital of Verona, and Deputy Director of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department.
He is a visiting professor at the University of Verona for Nursing and in the specialization schools for Respiratory Diseases and Cardiac Surgery.
In the two-year period 2023-24 he was president of the Italian Association of Hospital Pulmonologists (AIPO-ITS) and is currently a member of the executive board as past president.
Il dr Claudio Micheletto si è laureato in Medicina e Chirurgia all’Università di Verona e successivamente specializzato in Malattia dell’Apparato Respiratoria all’Università di Modena.
Ha lavorato come pneumologo all’Ospedale di Bussolengo (Verona) sino al 2011, successivamente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Ospedale di Legnago (Verona) e Direttore del Dipartimento Medico.
Dal 1° marzo 2019 ricopre il ruolo di Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, vice-direttore del dipartimento cardio-vascolare e toracico.
Professore a contratto dell’Università di Verona per Infermieristica e nelle scuole di specializzazione in Malattia dell’Apparato Respiratorio e Cardiochirurgia.
Nel biennio 2023-24 è stato presidente dell’Associazione Italiana Pneumologi Ospedalieri (AIPO-ITS), attualmente è componente del consiglio esecutivo come past-president.
Alessandro Rossi
Medicina territoriale, Distretto 2 • Medico di Medicina Generale a tempo pieno
Laureato in Medicina e Chirurgia presso l’Università di Perugia nel 1979, punteggio 110/110 e lode.
Specializzato in Malattie dell’Apparato Digerente presso l’Università La Sapienza di Roma ed in Scienza dell’Alimentazione presso l’Università di Perugia.
Medico di Medicina Generale in Umbria dal marzo 1982 all’aprile 2025, da allora in trattamento di quiescenza.
Dal 2000 membro della Giunta esecutiva nazionale della Società Italiana dei medici di Medicina Generale e delle Cure Primarie (SIMG). Dal 1° gennaio 2024 Presidente della SIMG.
Docente come Professore incaricato di Medicina Generale presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell’Università di Perugia dal 2014 al 2025.
Membro effettivo della Commissione nazionale ECM del Ministero della Salute dal 2008 al 2015.
Direttore Editoriale della Rivista SIMG dal 2002 al 2018.
MMG esperto in Strategie di Prevenzione e vaccinali (EXP-001-MMG-SPV) al 30 novembre 2024.
Autore di settantasette pubblicazioni edite a livello nazionale su argomenti inerenti la Medicina generale, e di quarantacinque pubblicazioni edite a livello internazionale; curatore, autore o coautore di sei libri editi a livello nazionale.
Curatore in qualità di subeditor ed autore di un Trattato di Medicina Interna edito a livello nazionale.
Professor of Respiratory Medicine
Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation,
Università degli Studi di Milano
Member of Board of Directors, Università degli Studi di Milano
Head Internal Medicine Department, Respiratory Unit and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano
Francesco Blasi, MD, FERS is Professor of Respiratory Medicine in the Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation at the University of Milan, Italy, as well as Head of Internal Medicine Department and Respiratory Unit of the Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
He is also director of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center of the Lombardia Regional Referral CF Center and currently a member of the Board of Directors of the University of Milan.
From 2012–2013, he was president of European Respiratory Society (ERS) and from 2016–2017 president of the Italian Respiratory Society (SIP/IRS).
From 2017–2018, he was president of the Italian Respiratory Society Research Center (SIP/IRS Centro Ricerche).
Professor Blasi has published more than 350 papers in international journals [WEB of Science (01.12.2018) h-index: 50 Citations: 8620; SCOPUS (01.12.2018): h-index:53 Citations:10680; Google Scholar (1.4.2019): h-index: 70, Citations: 17,668].
His research interests include pneumonia, COPD, bronchiectasis, tuberculosis and NTM infections, cystic fibrosis and lung transplantation.
Giorgio Walter Canonica is Professor of Respiratory Medicine at Humanitas University, Milan-Italy & Senior Consultant Personalized Medicine Asthma & Allergy Center at Humanitas Research Hospital IRCCS-Milano Italy
Professor Canonica got his medical degree from the University of Genoa, Italy.
- specialised in Pulmonary Diseases in Genoa
- specialised in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Florence University, Italy.
He subsequently conducted clinical immunology and allergology research at several
European & US Universities and Institutes, such as the
- Biomedicum-Uppsala University Sweden
- MUSC-Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, USA.
Since returning to the University of Genoa in 1995, Professor Canonica has held a number of academic positions, including:
- Full Professor Internal Medicine
- Director of the Speciality School of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Full Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
- Director of the Specialty School of Pulmonary Diseases
- Chairman of the Department of Medical Specialties (University Hospital San Martino Genoa, Italy)
- Laurea Honoris Causa – Cluji-Napoca Medical University -Romania
- He has been defined LEGEND of Allergy and Immunology in 2021 , Allergy. 2021;00:1–3.
- 2022 Lyfetime Achievement Award – APAACI– Asian Pacific Association Allergy Clinical Immunology- Manila
- 2023 Lyfetime Achievement Award WAO– World Allergy Organization -Dubai
He has been serving as President international organizations as:
- President of WAO-World Allergy Organization
- President of Interasma-Global Asthma Association
- President of SIAAIC- Italian Society Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
- President of SIMER-Italian Society Respiratory Medicine
Currently:
President 2022/24 of REG-Respiratory Effectiveness Group
- ExCom Member of ARIA-Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma
- ExCom Member of GA2LEN – Global Allergy & Asthma Excellence Network
- Chair of the EAACI Methodology Committee (2019-2024).
- Chair WAO Biologics in Allergy( 2023-2024 )
- International Advocate GINA-Global Asthma InitiAtive
- Member of the European Academy of Sciences
- Steering Committee Member of SANI-Severe Asthma Network Italy registry.
- GWC is Fellow of : ERS-ACAAI-AAAAI-EAACI
Topic of Research:
Asthma & Allergy: Mechanisms & Treatments, including Pharmacological treatments, Biologics and Allergen ImmunoTherapy in the context of Precision & Personalized Medicine
H index 139; Citations >94.000 ; Peer-Reviewed Papers >900
Professor of Respiratory Medicine
Università degli Studi di Milano
Dept. of Health Sciences – ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo
Prof. Stefano Centanni studied medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Milan, where he received his Medical Doctor Degree in 1979.
Following an internship at the Pulmonary Division of the McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, in 1981 and a fellowship at the Pulmonary Division of the Mount Sinai Medical Center at the University of Miami, Florida, USA, in 1982, he specialized in Allergology at the University of Medicine of Pavia, Italy, in 1985.
He received a PhD in Pulmonary Diseases in 1998 at the University of Milan Medical School.
From 1990 to 1996 he worked as Assistant Professor of the University of Milan at the Pulmonary Division of the Maggiore Hospital, Milan, and from 1996 to 2005 as Associate Professor at the Pulmonary Division of the San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan.
Since 1996 he is Chief of the Pulmonary Division of the San Paolo Hospital, Milan, and in 2005 he became full professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Milan.
Professor Centanni was Italian National Delegate 2007/2009 at the ERS and FERS Italian National Delegate from 2007 until 2012 and President of SIMeR (Italian Society of Respiratory Medicine – 2009/2011).
Professor Centanni is author of more than one hundred scientific publications in international journals and several book chapters and books in the field of Respiratory Medicine
Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Rome ’Tor Vergata‘ (Italy)
Leading a translational research team, Professor Rogliani has authored over 500 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Her research focuses on obstructive pulmonary diseases, particularly the complex mechanisms and interactions of inhaled molecules, aiming to advance understanding and treatment options for these conditions. Beyond her research, Professor Rogliani holds leadership roles as Pro-Rector for Cooperation and Development Policies and President of the Italian Respiratory Society (SIP-IRS).
Her work has gained international recognition, and she remains dedicated to advancing the field and improving patient care through her clinical and research efforts.
Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, vice-direttore del dipartimento cardio-vascolare e toracico
Dr. Claudio Micheletto graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Verona and subsequently specialized in Respiratory Diseases at the University of Modena.
He worked as a pulmonologist at Bussolengo Hospital (Verona) until 2011, subsequently serving as Director of Pulmonology at Legnago Hospital (Verona) and Director of the Medical Department.
Since March 1, 2019, he has served as Director of Pulmonology at the Integrated University Hospital of Verona, and Deputy Director of the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department.
He is a visiting professor at the University of Verona for Nursing and in the specialization schools for Respiratory Diseases and Cardiac Surgery.
In the two-year period 2023-24 he was president of the Italian Association of Hospital Pulmonologists (AIPO-ITS) and is currently a member of the executive board as past president.
Il dr Claudio Micheletto si è laureato in Medicina e Chirurgia all’Università di Verona e successivamente specializzato in Malattia dell’Apparato Respiratoria all’Università di Modena.
Ha lavorato come pneumologo all’Ospedale di Bussolengo (Verona) sino al 2011, successivamente ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Ospedale di Legnago (Verona) e Direttore del Dipartimento Medico.
Dal 1° marzo 2019 ricopre il ruolo di Direttore della Pneumologia dell’Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata di Verona, vice-direttore del dipartimento cardio-vascolare e toracico.
Professore a contratto dell’Università di Verona per Infermieristica e nelle scuole di specializzazione in Malattia dell’Apparato Respiratorio e Cardiochirurgia.
Nel biennio 2023-24 è stato presidente dell’Associazione Italiana Pneumologi Ospedalieri (AIPO-ITS), attualmente è componente del consiglio esecutivo come past-president.
Medicina territoriale, Distretto 2 • Medico di Medicina Generale a tempo pieno
Laureato in Medicina e Chirurgia presso l’Università di Perugia nel 1979, punteggio 110/110 e lode.
Specializzato in Malattie dell’Apparato Digerente presso l’Università La Sapienza di Roma ed in Scienza dell’Alimentazione presso l’Università di Perugia.
Medico di Medicina Generale in Umbria dal marzo 1982 all’aprile 2025, da allora in trattamento di quiescenza.
Dal 2000 membro della Giunta esecutiva nazionale della Società Italiana dei medici di Medicina Generale e delle Cure Primarie (SIMG). Dal 1° gennaio 2024 Presidente della SIMG.
Docente come Professore incaricato di Medicina Generale presso la Facoltà di Medicina dell’Università di Perugia dal 2014 al 2025.
Membro effettivo della Commissione nazionale ECM del Ministero della Salute dal 2008 al 2015.
Direttore Editoriale della Rivista SIMG dal 2002 al 2018.
MMG esperto in Strategie di Prevenzione e vaccinali (EXP-001-MMG-SPV) al 30 novembre 2024.
Autore di settantasette pubblicazioni edite a livello nazionale su argomenti inerenti la Medicina generale, e di quarantacinque pubblicazioni edite a livello internazionale; curatore, autore o coautore di sei libri editi a livello nazionale.
Curatore in qualità di subeditor ed autore di un Trattato di Medicina Interna edito a livello nazionale.