Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra | Medicine and Health Sciences | Industry Leadership Excellence Award
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra, University of Rome, Italy
๐ โจ Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra, a distinguished figure at the University of Rome, Italy, has been honored with the Industry Leadership Excellence Award in Medicine and Health Sciences. With a wealth of experience and dedication, Dr. Merra has significantly advanced medical research and education. His innovative approach and leadership have set new standards in the industry. This prestigious award celebrates his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare practices. ๐๐ฅ๐ Dr. Merra’s achievements inspire many, showcasing the impact of dedicated professionals in the field of medicine. ๐๐๐ฌ
Profile ๐
Education and professional training ๐ย
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra ๐ฅ earned his medical degree on 18/03/2004 ๐ from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome. He was awarded a scholarship for “The Best Work in Hepathology” the same year ๐ . From 2005 to 2009, he served as a clinical and research fellow ๐จโ๐ฌ. Dr. Merra received his PhD in Oncobiology and Medical Oncology on 05/03/2013 ๐. In 2019, he became an Assistant Professor and, later, an Associate Professor of Applied Dietetic Techniques Sciences at the University of Rome Tor Vergata ๐. He is currently the Director of the Master’s Program in Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology ๐.
Areas of research interest ๐ฌ
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra’s research spans a wide range of critical medical topics ๐ฉบ. His work on ischemia-reperfusion injury offers insights into tissue damage and repair. Dr. Merra also investigates H. pylori infection, examining its impact on gastric and extragastric diseases, and explores innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods ๐ฌ. He utilizes animal models to study H. pylori infection, as well as gastric and colorectal carcinogenesis ๐. His research delves into the genetic pathways involved in these cancers ๐งฌ. Additionally, he studies the role of probiotics in preventing antibiotic-related side effects and colorectal carcinogenesis ๐ฆ . Dr. Merra’s work also links metabolic X syndrome with colorectal cancer, providing a holistic view of disease mechanisms and prevention strategies ๐งโโ๏ธ.
Organization and participation ๐ค
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra is an esteemed member of various prestigious organizations. He is affiliated with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine ๐ฅ, British Society of Gastroenterology ๐ฝ๏ธ, Societร Italiana Nutrizione Umana ๐ฅ, European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism ๐, Societร Italiana Medicina Interna ๐ฉบ, and Societร Italiana Gastro-Enterologia ๐ด. Previously, he was a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine ๐, American College of Emergency Physicians ๐ฅ, American Academy for Urgent Care Medicine ๐, Societร Italiana Medicina di Emergenza-Urgenza ๐จ, Associazione Italiana Studio Fegato ๐งฌ, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease ๐งซ, American College of Gastroenterology ๐, European Association for the Study of Liver ๐, and Academy of Emergency Medicine and Care ๐.
Publications Top Notes ๐
Influence of mediterranean diet on human gut microbiota
High dosage rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Short ReportโMedical nutrition therapy for critically ill patients with COVID-19
COVID-19: Is there a role for immunonutrition in obese patient?