Present position:
Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Science, Director of the Biomedical Sport Study Center, University of Ferrara, Italy.
Director of the Specialty School of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University of Ferrara
Educational Dean of the Degree Course of Exercise Science, University of Ferrara.
Address Università, via Ludovico Ariosto 35, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Phone 0039 0532455888 fax: 0039 0532210297
E-mail: annalisa.cogo@unife.it
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born in Milano (Italy), married, 1 son
EDUCATION
1969: Registered at the Medical School of the University of Milano, Italy.
1975: Graduated in Medicine with full marks cum laude.
1978: Specialized in Respiratory Diseases, with full marks cum laude.
1982: Specialized in Respiratory Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation, with full marks cum laude.
1978-1980: Lecturer to the Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milano
WORK EXPERIENCE
1975-1980: Medical Assistant at the Institute of Respiratory Diseases University of Milano
1980-1993 Assistant Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Milano
1993-2002 Assistant Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Ferrara
2002-2014 Associate Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Ferrara
2005- up to the present: Director of the Biomedical Sport Studies Center, University of Ferrara
2005-up to the present: in charge of the Respiratory Physiopathology Laboratory, Pulmonology Department, University Hospital, Ferrara
2006- up to now: in charge of a programm "Exercise training for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonart diseases, Pulmonology Department, University Hospital, Ferrara.
2009- up to the present: Director of the Specialty School of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University of Ferrara
2013- up to the present: Educational Dean of the Graduate Program in Exercise Science, University of Ferrara
2014- up to the present: Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Ferrara
RESEARCH STAGES
1988: 3 months at the Webb Waring Lung Institute, Denver, Colorado, (directed by prof Thomas Petty) to learn the basic rules to settle and organize a programm of exercise rehabilitation for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases and anti-smoking programms
1997-1998 Visiting Scientist presso il Meakins-Christie Laboratori, Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada. During this period I was in charge of a project about the effect of hypoxia on bronchial smooth muscle cells.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Respiratory Pathophysiology
High Altitude Medicine and Hypoxia
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in particular Exercise Training for subjects suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
Cardiopulmonary exercise test
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
From the beginning of my research acitivity, I have worked primarily in the field of Respiratory Pathophysiology.
In 1980 I took part as young researcher to a Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Aconcagua (Argentina) to study the effect of high aktitude on bronchial hyperresponsiveness in asthmatic subjects.
From that moment, I started to investigate the pulmonary function at high altitude in both lowlanders and high altitude residents.
I carried out research projects on these topics at Pyramid Laboratory in Nepal (5050 M) and Capanna Regina Margherita (Italian Alps, 4559 M)in 1991-1992-1994-1996- 2004- 2006-2008-2011-2013)
2000-2010 in charge of the Medicine and Physiology Research project of the Ev-K2-CNR Committee, an autonomous association, which promotes scientific and technological research in mountain areas.
2010-present in charge of the medical project “Respiratory and Cardiovascular Health in mountain population exposed to indoor pollution”, one of the working project of SHARE (Stations at High Altitude for Research on the Environment) promoted by the Ev-K2-CNR Committee.
In the meantime, I was continuing research on Exercise Training for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AREAS
Respiratory Pathophysiology
Hypoxia
High Altitude
Exercise Training for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
PATENTS
2013 international patent regarding an instrument to facilitate and optmize the inhalation of drugs.
Application N° 131603953 Patent n° 1662
Mother Tongue: Italian
Other languages
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
English C B B
French B A A
SKILLS
Planning and Organisation
Currently responsible for a team of 9 people.
The organization and coordination of research projects and work in the outpatients clinic and in the laboratory of respiratory function has allowed to develop good organizational skills and competences
Previous research experience helped develop a remarkable capacity to work in team even in multicultural environments and in difficult conditions (i.e. high altitude)
To improve my skills I also attended two courses organized by the University Hospital of Ferrara:
2004:course on managing work groups and on conflict management in working groups
2011 course "from Manager to Leader"
COMPUTING SKILLS
I am proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Windows and Office ( Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Med Calc for statistical analysis
TECHNICAL SKILLS
I am proficient in managing all instruments used in a Respiratory Physiopathology Laboratory
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA
1. Sport and Exercise Science School:
Respiratory rehabilitation
Exercise prescription for patients suffering from chronic respiratory disease
Exercise at High Altitude
2. Medical School:
Respiratory Pathophysiology
3. PhD curriculum
Biomedical Science and Biotechnology.
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA
1993 up to the present: Specialty Course in Mountain Medicine, lessons on Lung at Altitude and Respiratory Diseases and Altitude.
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF VARESE INSUBRIA
2012 up to the present: INTERNATIONAL MASTERS COURSE IN MOUNTAIN MEDICINE, lesson on Lung at Altitude.
APPOINTMENTS
Member of Advisory Committee and Scientific Committee of Hypoxia Symposium, Canada
Member of Scientific Board of European College Sport Science
Member of the Board of Italian Society of Lung and Sport
Member of the Editorial Board of High Altitude Medicine and Biology
Member of the Editorial Board of the Italian Journal Respiratory Diseases.
2002-2010 Vice President of International Society Mountain Medicine
1999-2005 President of Italian Society Mountain Medicine
2005-2011 Member of the Board of Italian Society Mountain Medicine
2013 up to the present: delegate of the Italian Society Mountain Medicine at the International Society Mountain Medicine.
Reviewer: European Respiratory Journal, Chest, International Journal of Sport Medicine, Respiration, Lung, High Altitude Medicine and Biology, Sleep & Breathing.
Published 105 scientific papers
2 books
3 chapters
H index 11
Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Science, Director of the Biomedical Sport Study Center, University of Ferrara, Italy.
Director of the Specialty School of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University of Ferrara
Educational Dean of the Degree Course of Exercise Science, University of Ferrara.
Address Università, via Ludovico Ariosto 35, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Phone 0039 0532455888 fax: 0039 0532210297
E-mail: annalisa.cogo@unife.it
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Born in Milano (Italy), married, 1 son
EDUCATION
1969: Registered at the Medical School of the University of Milano, Italy.
1975: Graduated in Medicine with full marks cum laude.
1978: Specialized in Respiratory Diseases, with full marks cum laude.
1982: Specialized in Respiratory Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation, with full marks cum laude.
1978-1980: Lecturer to the Institute of Respiratory Diseases, University of Milano
WORK EXPERIENCE
1975-1980: Medical Assistant at the Institute of Respiratory Diseases University of Milano
1980-1993 Assistant Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Milano
1993-2002 Assistant Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Ferrara
2002-2014 Associate Professor of Respiratory Diseases at the University of Ferrara
2005- up to the present: Director of the Biomedical Sport Studies Center, University of Ferrara
2005-up to the present: in charge of the Respiratory Physiopathology Laboratory, Pulmonology Department, University Hospital, Ferrara
2006- up to now: in charge of a programm "Exercise training for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonart diseases, Pulmonology Department, University Hospital, Ferrara.
2009- up to the present: Director of the Specialty School of Sport and Exercise Medicine, University of Ferrara
2013- up to the present: Educational Dean of the Graduate Program in Exercise Science, University of Ferrara
2014- up to the present: Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Ferrara
RESEARCH STAGES
1988: 3 months at the Webb Waring Lung Institute, Denver, Colorado, (directed by prof Thomas Petty) to learn the basic rules to settle and organize a programm of exercise rehabilitation for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases and anti-smoking programms
1997-1998 Visiting Scientist presso il Meakins-Christie Laboratori, Mc Gill University, Montreal, Canada. During this period I was in charge of a project about the effect of hypoxia on bronchial smooth muscle cells.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
Respiratory Pathophysiology
High Altitude Medicine and Hypoxia
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, in particular Exercise Training for subjects suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
Cardiopulmonary exercise test
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
From the beginning of my research acitivity, I have worked primarily in the field of Respiratory Pathophysiology.
In 1980 I took part as young researcher to a Scientific and Mountaineering Expedition to Mt Aconcagua (Argentina) to study the effect of high aktitude on bronchial hyperresponsiveness in asthmatic subjects.
From that moment, I started to investigate the pulmonary function at high altitude in both lowlanders and high altitude residents.
I carried out research projects on these topics at Pyramid Laboratory in Nepal (5050 M) and Capanna Regina Margherita (Italian Alps, 4559 M)in 1991-1992-1994-1996- 2004- 2006-2008-2011-2013)
2000-2010 in charge of the Medicine and Physiology Research project of the Ev-K2-CNR Committee, an autonomous association, which promotes scientific and technological research in mountain areas.
2010-present in charge of the medical project “Respiratory and Cardiovascular Health in mountain population exposed to indoor pollution”, one of the working project of SHARE (Stations at High Altitude for Research on the Environment) promoted by the Ev-K2-CNR Committee.
In the meantime, I was continuing research on Exercise Training for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
SUMMARY OF RESEARCH AREAS
Respiratory Pathophysiology
Hypoxia
High Altitude
Exercise Training for patients suffering from chronic respiratory diseases.
PATENTS
2013 international patent regarding an instrument to facilitate and optmize the inhalation of drugs.
Application N° 131603953 Patent n° 1662
Mother Tongue: Italian
Other languages
UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
English C B B
French B A A
SKILLS
Planning and Organisation
Currently responsible for a team of 9 people.
The organization and coordination of research projects and work in the outpatients clinic and in the laboratory of respiratory function has allowed to develop good organizational skills and competences
Previous research experience helped develop a remarkable capacity to work in team even in multicultural environments and in difficult conditions (i.e. high altitude)
To improve my skills I also attended two courses organized by the University Hospital of Ferrara:
2004:course on managing work groups and on conflict management in working groups
2011 course "from Manager to Leader"
COMPUTING SKILLS
I am proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Windows and Office ( Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Med Calc for statistical analysis
TECHNICAL SKILLS
I am proficient in managing all instruments used in a Respiratory Physiopathology Laboratory
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF FERRARA
1. Sport and Exercise Science School:
Respiratory rehabilitation
Exercise prescription for patients suffering from chronic respiratory disease
Exercise at High Altitude
2. Medical School:
Respiratory Pathophysiology
3. PhD curriculum
Biomedical Science and Biotechnology.
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF PADOVA
1993 up to the present: Specialty Course in Mountain Medicine, lessons on Lung at Altitude and Respiratory Diseases and Altitude.
TEACHING, UNIVERSITY OF VARESE INSUBRIA
2012 up to the present: INTERNATIONAL MASTERS COURSE IN MOUNTAIN MEDICINE, lesson on Lung at Altitude.
APPOINTMENTS
Member of Advisory Committee and Scientific Committee of Hypoxia Symposium, Canada
Member of Scientific Board of European College Sport Science
Member of the Board of Italian Society of Lung and Sport
Member of the Editorial Board of High Altitude Medicine and Biology
Member of the Editorial Board of the Italian Journal Respiratory Diseases.
2002-2010 Vice President of International Society Mountain Medicine
1999-2005 President of Italian Society Mountain Medicine
2005-2011 Member of the Board of Italian Society Mountain Medicine
2013 up to the present: delegate of the Italian Society Mountain Medicine at the International Society Mountain Medicine.
Reviewer: European Respiratory Journal, Chest, International Journal of Sport Medicine, Respiration, Lung, High Altitude Medicine and Biology, Sleep & Breathing.
Published 105 scientific papers
2 books
3 chapters
H index 11
