Professor Antonio Ceriello serves as the Head of the Diabetes Department at IRCCS MultiMedica in Milan, Italy, where he leads a comprehensive research and clinical program dedicated to advancing diabetes care and management. A distinguished medical researcher with decades of experience, he has established himself as a global authority through his leadership roles including President of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes Study Group on Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases. His professional trajectory began with early recognition through the Italian Annual Award for Young Researcher in 1984, progressing to his current position as one of Italy's most influential medical scientists in the diabetes field. Professor Ceriello previously chaired the International Diabetes Federation committee responsible for developing guidelines on post-meal glucose management and has served on the Board for European Society of Cardiology guidelines on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Professor Ceriello has authored more than 500 original scientific papers with an impressive h-index ranging from 117 to 133 and over 85,000 citations, reflecting his substantial impact on the medical community. His pioneering research has significantly advanced understanding of the relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular complications, particularly regarding the effects of postprandial glycemia on cardiovascular outcomes. His work has been instrumental in shaping international clinical guidelines including the European Society of Cardiology guidelines on diabetes and cardiovascular diseases and the International Diabetes Federation Position Statement on the 1-hour post-load plasma glucose for diagnosis of intermediate hyperglycaemia and type 2 diabetes. These contributions have transformed clinical practice worldwide by establishing evidence-based approaches to prevent and manage cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients through improved glucose monitoring protocols.
Beyond his extensive publication record, Professor Ceriello serves as Editor in Chief of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice since 2016, guiding the dissemination of critical research findings to the global medical community. He has held prestigious editorial positions with Diabetes Care and Diabetic Medicine, further cementing his influence on the direction of diabetes research. His numerous accolades, including the Camillo Golgi Prize from EASD in 2004, the Hellmut Mehnert Award at the IDF 2017 Meeting, and the Aretaeus Lecture Award from the Hellenic Society of Diabetology in 2022, attest to his standing as a thought leader in the field. As he continues his work at IRCCS MultiMedica, Professor Ceriello remains committed to advancing the understanding of diabetes pathophysiology and developing innovative approaches to improve patient outcomes through both research and clinical practice.
