Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra | Medicine and Health Sciences | Industry Leadership Excellence Award
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra, University of Rome, Italy
π β¨ 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. ππ₯π Dr. Merra’s achievements inspire many, showcasing the impact of dedicated professionals in the field of medicine. πππ¬
Profile π
Education and professional training πΒ
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra π₯ earned his medical degree on 18/03/2004 π from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome. He was awarded a scholarship for “The Best Work in Hepathology” the same year π . From 2005 to 2009, he served as a clinical and research fellow π¨βπ¬. Dr. Merra received his PhD in Oncobiology and Medical Oncology on 05/03/2013 π. In 2019, he became an Assistant Professor and, later, an Associate Professor of Applied Dietetic Techniques Sciences at the University of Rome Tor Vergata π. He is currently the Director of the Master’s Program in Psychoneuroendocrinoimmunology π.
Areas of research interest π¬
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra’s research spans a wide range of critical medical topics π©Ί. 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 π¬. He utilizes animal models to study H. pylori infection, as well as gastric and colorectal carcinogenesis π. His research delves into the genetic pathways involved in these cancers π§¬. Additionally, he studies the role of probiotics in preventing antibiotic-related side effects and colorectal carcinogenesis π¦ . Dr. Merra’s work also links metabolic X syndrome with colorectal cancer, providing a holistic view of disease mechanisms and prevention strategies π§ββοΈ.
Organization and participation π€
Assoc Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Merra is an esteemed member of various prestigious organizations. He is affiliated with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine π₯, British Society of Gastroenterology π½οΈ, SocietΓ Italiana Nutrizione Umana π₯, European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism π, SocietΓ Italiana Medicina Interna π©Ί, and SocietΓ Italiana Gastro-Enterologia π΄. Previously, he was a member of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine π, American College of Emergency Physicians π₯, American Academy for Urgent Care Medicine π, SocietΓ Italiana Medicina di Emergenza-Urgenza π¨, Associazione Italiana Studio Fegato π§¬, American Association for the Study of Liver Disease π§«, American College of Gastroenterology π, European Association for the Study of Liver π, and Academy of Emergency Medicine and Care π.
Publications Top Notes π
Influence of mediterranean diet on human gut microbiota
High dosage rifaximin for the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Short ReportβMedical nutrition therapy for critically ill patients with COVID-19
COVID-19: Is there a role for immunonutrition in obese patient?