Biography

Education:
1962: High school diploma
1968: Degree in Medicine cum laude, University of Ferrara
1970: Certified specialist in Endocrinology, University of Florence
1975: Certified specialist in Rheumatology, University of Ferrara
1986: Certified specialist in Immuno-haematology, University of Ferrara

Professional experience
1971-85: assistant of Rheumatology, Division of Rheumatology, St. Anne Hospital, Ferrara
1985-88: director of Internal Medicine Unity, St.Anne Hospital, Ferrara
1988-2000: director of Unit of Rheumatology ,University of Ferrara
Current position: Tenured Full Professor of Rheumatology (formerly ) University of Ferrara