Name: MARCO CONTOLI
Date of Birth: 15/09/1975
Email: ctm@unife.it
Scopus ID: 55893233700
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2731-5809
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CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION
Associate Professor, Scientific-Disciplinary Sector MED/10 (Respiratory Diseases), Department of Translational Medicine University of Ferrara.
EDUCATION
• 2001 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna
• 2005 – Specialization in Respiratory Diseases, University of Ferrara
• 2009 – Ph.D. in Experimental Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Parma
CURRENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Lecturer in Respiratory Diseases for the following degree programs at the University of Ferrara:
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery
• Degree in Sports Science
Lecturer in Respiratory Diseases for the following specialization schools at the University of Ferrara:
• Specialization School in Respiratory Diseases
• Specialization School in Cardiology
• Specialization School in Emergency Medicine
• Specialization School in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive Care, and Pain Management
Member of the Ph.D. Faculty Board in “Advanced Therapies and Experimental Pharmacology,” University of Ferrara (from academic year 2024/2025).
CURRENT CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Director of the Respiratory Unit, Ferrara Local Health Authority (since February 13, 2023)
• Deputy Coordinator of the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, University of Ferrara (since November 2021, Rectoral Decree 22/11/2021; reappointed for the following three-year term)
• Reference Lecturer for the reform of clinical internships, University of Ferrara
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
• Publications: 178 articles in indexed scientific journals
• H-index: 39
• Citations: 6,355 (as of January 2025, Scopus)
• Books and Chapters: 8 book chapters (in Italian and English)
• Numerous invited talks at national and international conferences, as well as poster presentations and scientific communications at congresses
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Main preclinical and clinical research interests include:
• Mechanisms of exacerbation in asthma and COPD
• Airway immuno-inflammatory markers and airway obstruction mechanisms
• The impact of comorbid conditions in asthma and COPD
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
As the recipient of a European Respiratory Society fellowship (no. LTRF2003-017), conducted a research period abroad (2003–2004) at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London (Research Fellowship).
Date of Birth: 15/09/1975
Email: ctm@unife.it
Scopus ID: 55893233700
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2731-5809
Google Scholar: Link
CURRENT ACADEMIC POSITION
Associate Professor, Scientific-Disciplinary Sector MED/10 (Respiratory Diseases), Department of Translational Medicine University of Ferrara.
EDUCATION
• 2001 – Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Bologna
• 2005 – Specialization in Respiratory Diseases, University of Ferrara
• 2009 – Ph.D. in Experimental Respiratory Pathophysiology, University of Parma
CURRENT TEACHING ACTIVITIES
Lecturer in Respiratory Diseases for the following degree programs at the University of Ferrara:
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery
• Degree in Sports Science
Lecturer in Respiratory Diseases for the following specialization schools at the University of Ferrara:
• Specialization School in Respiratory Diseases
• Specialization School in Cardiology
• Specialization School in Emergency Medicine
• Specialization School in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive Care, and Pain Management
Member of the Ph.D. Faculty Board in “Advanced Therapies and Experimental Pharmacology,” University of Ferrara (from academic year 2024/2025).
CURRENT CLINICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Director of the Respiratory Unit, Ferrara Local Health Authority (since February 13, 2023)
• Deputy Coordinator of the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, University of Ferrara (since November 2021, Rectoral Decree 22/11/2021; reappointed for the following three-year term)
• Reference Lecturer for the reform of clinical internships, University of Ferrara
RESEARCH ACTIVITY
• Publications: 178 articles in indexed scientific journals
• H-index: 39
• Citations: 6,355 (as of January 2025, Scopus)
• Books and Chapters: 8 book chapters (in Italian and English)
• Numerous invited talks at national and international conferences, as well as poster presentations and scientific communications at congresses
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Main preclinical and clinical research interests include:
• Mechanisms of exacerbation in asthma and COPD
• Airway immuno-inflammatory markers and airway obstruction mechanisms
• The impact of comorbid conditions in asthma and COPD
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
As the recipient of a European Respiratory Society fellowship (no. LTRF2003-017), conducted a research period abroad (2003–2004) at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London (Research Fellowship).
