There are 14 scientists from the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Perugia present in the ranking of the most influential in the world, the Best scientist 2024. The ranking analyzes the academic work of scientists from all over the world, measuring the the scientific impact of each author based on the number of publications and citations received. The rector Maurizio Oliviero: «A reason for prestige and pride, testimony to the quality of the research activity conducted in our laboratories».
Who I am These are professors Giuseppe Ambrosio for Medicine, a discipline for which 70,665 scientists were examined, Silvia Bozza (Microbiology, 44,555 scholars examined), Cinzia Costa (Neurosciences, 30,076 scientists examined), Massimiliano Di Filippo (Neurosciences), Francesca Fallarino (Immunology, 11,977 researchers examined), Stefano Fiorucci (Medicine), Roberto Gerli (Immunology), Patrizia Mecocci (Medicine), Antonella Mencacci (Microbiology), Lucilla Parnetti (Medicine), Carlo Perricone (Microbiology), Andrea Raballo (Psychology) , Alessandro Tozzi (Neurosciences), Teresa Zelante (Microbiology).
«The inclusion of 14 male and female scientists from the University of Perugia in the prestigious list of Best scientists 2024 constitutes a source of prestige and pride for our University, as well as further testimony to the internationally recognized quality of the activity of research conducted in our laboratories – underlines the rector Oliviero – The University, in continuing to make its excellence available for the well-being of the people and the growth of the territory, intends to promote with ever greater vigor the talent, dedication and commitment of who, on a daily basis, actively contributes to the advancement of scientific research and therefore the quality of life. Scientific research which, I would like to underline, constitutes a fundamental pillar in building a better future, for us and for our young people. I therefore extend my warmest congratulations to the 14 Best UniPg scientists, also on behalf of the university community, certain that thanks to the common and shared commitment, many other successes will follow this one”.
“This extraordinary achievement reflects the exceptional talent and dedication of our team and also confirms the excellence and global impact of our research activities.” Thus Professor Vincenzo Nicola Talesa, director of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, congratulated himself on the result. «Our researchers – he continues – have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to pursuing knowledge, innovation and academic excellence. Their contributions advance the boundaries of knowledge in their respective disciplines and also bring tangible benefits to society through new discoveries, technologies and approaches that address contemporary challenges. Being included in these international rankings is a significant recognition that testifies to the quality and importance of our research at a global level. I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to each of them for their outstanding contributions to research. We will continue to support and foster an environment that fosters research excellence, innovation and global impact.”
