0000-0003-0370-7872 About
Education
1976 – 1981 Faculty of Medicine – University of Parma – Parma (Italy)
• Medical degree 21th March 1981
1981 Faculty of Medicine – University of Parma – Parma (Italy)
• Qualifying examination
1981 – 1985 University of Parma – Parma (Italy)
• Post Graduate in Pediatrics with full marks (50/50 cum laude)
1985 - 1989 University of Parma, PhD in Pediatric endocrinology
1991 – 1992 University of Paris “R. Descartes“ (France) Certificat de Specialisation en Chronobiologie
Post-Graduate Clinical and Research Training:
1981-84 Internship in Paediatrics, Dept of Paediatrics, University of Parma. Research in Endocrinology and metabolic diseases: Prof. Giorgio Giovannelli, sponsor.
1985 Internship in Gynecologycal Endocrinolgy, Univeristy of Modena, Prof A.R. Gennazzani, sponsor
1986-1989 Research Pediatrician Assistant Professor at the Center for metabolic and endocrine diseases of the Dept of Paediatrics, University of Parma
Hospital Appointments:
1991 – 1997 Consultant Paediatrician Dept of Paediatrics – AUSL Parma
1998 – 2005 Consultant Paediatrician Dept of Paediatrics University of Modena & Reggio Emilia
2005- 15 Paediatrician-in-chief, Dept of Paediatrics, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia - Pediatrics Department, Modena (Italy)
2015-2025 Director, Dept of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Modena - Modena (Italy)
2019-2024 Director, Dept of Mother-Childrem, University Hospital of Modena - Modena (Italy)
2022-2025 Medical Director Phase1 University Hospital of Modena - Modena (Italy)
Academic Appointments
2003-2004 Master in “Management of Endocrine, Metabolic and Alimentary disorders in Childrenand Adolescents”, University of Parma, Fully Supported by European Community
2004 Master in “Promotion, Protection and Management of the Health and Alimentary Education in Childhood and Adolescence”, University of Parma, Fully Supported by European Community
2005 Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2008-2025 Chairman of Post Gradutae School of Pediatrics - University of Modena and Reggio Emilia – Modena (Italy)
2009 Vice Director Master in “Management of Endocrinological Disorders of Children and Adolescents”, Universities of Parma and Modena & Reggio Emilia
2011 Vice Director Master in “Management of Endocrinological Disorders of Children and Adolescents”, Universities of Parma, Bologna and Modena & Reggio Emilia
2015 Full Professor of Pediatrics
2025-now Senior Professor University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Areas of interest
• Growth (genetic short stature, growth hormone bioinactivity, IUGR/SGA, SHOX)
• Obesity (insulin-resistance, inflammatory factors, RAGE, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, PWS)
• Diabetes (oxidative stress and vitamin E; endothelial dysfunction)
• Dyslipidemia (familial hypercholesterolemia, hypobetalipoproteinemia, primary hyperchylomicronemia: genetic aspects, endothelial dysfunction, treatment)
• Puberty (neuroactive steroids, therapy with triptorelin 11.25 mg)
• Sickle Cell Disease
Membership in Professional Societies
• Italian Society of Paediatrics
• Italian Society of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology
• Italian Society of Preventive Paediatrics
• Italian Society Study Atherosclerosis
• European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology
• International Society Pediatric Adolescent Diabetology
Elected Positions in Scientific Organizations:
1998-2001 Regional Secretary of Italian Society of Paediatrics
2003 - 2005 National Coordinator of the Study Group on Obesity (Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology - ISPED)
2005 - 2007 National Coordinator of the Study Group on Genetic Obesity (Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology - ISPED)
2007 - 2009 Member of the Council of Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology - ISPED
2009 - 2011 Member of the Council of Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology - ISPED)
2011 - 2013 National Coordinator of the Study Group on Growth Factors (Italian Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology - ISPED)
2021-2025 President of Italian Society of Paediatrics (Region ER)
2025-now Past-President of Italian Society of Paediatrics (Region ER)
2022-2025 Member of Council of Maghreb School by Europena Sociey of Pediatric Endocrinology
Journals
2011-2013 Associate Editor (ISPED) of Journal of Endocrinological Investigation
2014-2019 Section Editor BMC Pediatrics
2019-2026 Senior Editor BMC Pediatrics
2020-2026 Review Editor for Diabetes Nutrition and Dietetics
2020-2026 Review Editor for Pediatric Endocrinology
2025-2026 Senior Editor Endocrine connections
Reviewer for
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Archives of Disease of Children and Adolescents;
Acta Biomedica;
BMC Hematology
BMC Pediatrics;
BMJ Case Reports
British Journal of Nutrition;
Clinical Endocrinology
Current Diabetes Reviews
Current Opinion Pediatrics;
Diabetes/Metabolism Research
Employment
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Publications (302)
- Environmental heat exposure and female pubertal timing: biological plausibility, emerging evidence and research priorities Save
- Digital Health in Early Childhood: A Cross-Sectional Study of Pediatricians’ Knowledge, Practices, and Training Needs in Northern Italy Save
- Correction: Buttera et al. Bacterial Meningitis in Infants Under 90 Days of Age: A Retrospective Single-Center Study. Children 2024, 11, 1411 Save
- Pediatric Acute Mastoiditis: Which Factors Influence CT Scan Prescription and Surgical Intervention? A Multivariate Analysis Save
- International Consensus Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Endocrine Complications of β and α Thalassemia in Children and Adolescents Save
- Changes in Coping Strategies of Parents and Girls with Central Precocious Puberty Before and After the COVID-19 Lockdown: Data from Four Italian Pediatric Endocrinology Centers Save
- Silent Splenic Infarction Following Infectious Mononucleosis Associated with Antiphospholipid Antibodies in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report Save
- Preliminary Experience with Transdermal Preoperative Hormonal Treatment Before Severe Hypospadias Repair: Synergy Between Pediatric Surgeons and Endocrinologists Save
- Diagnosis and Screening Strategies for Detection of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in Children and Adolescents in Italy: A Survey from the LIPIGEN Paediatric Group Save
- Correction to: Long-term safety and effectiveness of a somatropin biosimilar (Omnitrope®) in children requiring growth hormone therapy: analysis of final data of Italian patients enrolled in the PATRO children study Save