Dr. Mario Plebani is a distinguished leader in clinical laboratory medicine and diagnostics. He currently serves as Full Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology at the School of Medicine, University of Padova, where he also holds the position of Chief of the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the University-Hospital of Padova. Following his medical degree summa cum laude from the University of Padova, he completed residency training and specialization in Laboratory Medicine and subsequently in Gastroenterology at the same institution. In 2017, he was appointed Dean of the Medical School of the University of Padova, a position that underscores his significant influence in medical education and administration.
Professor Plebani has established himself as a preeminent researcher with an impressive scholarly output of over 1,100 full papers and more than 900 abstracts, accumulating an H-index of 88 with over 20,000 citations. His groundbreaking research has focused on quality management in laboratory medicine, diagnostic and laboratory errors, biomarkers in cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and in vitro allergy diagnostics. His work has fundamentally transformed approaches to laboratory quality assurance and error prevention, with his 2010 publication on error detection and prevention becoming highly influential in the field. His leadership extends to editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine and Editor-in-Chief of Diagnosis, where he has shaped the discourse in clinical laboratory science for over a decade.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Plebani has served as Chief of the Centre of Biomedical Research for the Veneto Region since 1991, establishing it as a specialized center for quality in laboratory medicine. He directs the Post-graduate course of Clinical Pathology and Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Padova, mentoring the next generation of clinical laboratory professionals. His current work focuses on value-based laboratory medicine, emphasizing the importance of appropriate test utilization and the impact of pre-analytical errors on diagnostic accuracy. As he continues to lead the field, Professor Plebani remains committed to advancing the integration of laboratory medicine into diagnostic-therapeutic pathways, ensuring that laboratory results translate effectively into improved patient outcomes and healthcare value.
