Author:Gianfranco Raimondi

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Gianfranco Raimondi

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Sapienza University, Rome

Quick facts

Date of birth

1951-11-01

Nationality

Italian

City

Nerola (RM)

University

University "Sapienza" Of Rome

Profession

Internist

Professional association

Rome

Curriculum vitae

Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies
Corso della Repubblica, 79 Latina
Office phone / labor / mobile +39 0773 708 447 +39 328 611 2942
E-mail gianfrancoraimondiuniroma1.it

Career and Titles

1976. Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Rome "La Sapienza", with 110/110 and honors.
1981. Specialization in Internal Medicine (70/70) at the 1st School of Specialization of the University of Rome "La Sapienza".
1985. Winner of the free competition for Researcher for group 60 (Internal Medicine) at the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1985-88. Head of the Experimental Cardioangiology Laboratory belonging to the Chair of Medical Pathophysiology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1990. Specialization in Cardiology (50/50 with honors) at the "Tor Vergata" University of Rome.
1988-2006. Head of the Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Sector belonging to the Chair of Medical Pathophysiology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1988-2006. Head of the Cardiopulmonary Research Laboratory operating within the Chair of Medical Pathophysiology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1993-pres. Member of the Center of Bio-Space Medicine of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata":
2001. Eligibility as 2nd Level Professor of Internal Medicine (F07A)

Scientific activity

Prof. Raimondi started his activity at the Institute of I Medical Clinic of the "La Sapienza" University, dedicating himself to clinical assistance in hospital wards and to diagnostic and experimental research, taking an interest in physiopathology, diagnostics and therapy investigations of various cadres of internalistic pathology with infectious and dysreactive etiology. The clinical and experimental contributions on infectious endocarditis and in particular one of the first observations of HIV infection in Italy are worthy of mention.

Subsequently he devoted himself, at the Laboratory of Experimental Cardioangiology and Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology belonging to the Chair of Special Medical Pathology of the University "La Sapienza", to a research plan on the mechanisms of neuro-humoral regulation of circulation and breathing and in particular on the role of reflex control mechanisms starting from chemosensitive receptors located in skeletal muscle districts in the integration of cardiovascular and respiratory activity during physical activity in physiological conditions and in various pathophysiological and clinical situations (peripheral vascular diseases, arterial hypertension, cardiovascular insufficiency, etc..). These investigations have led to major acquisitions in the field of cardiovascular and respiratory pathophysiology since they have led to the demonstration of the existence in the skeletal muscles of a system of chemosensitive nerve receptors (chemoreceptors K and chemoreceptors P terminations of afferent fibers of group III and IV present in somatic nerves) with cardiovascular and respiratory action.

In the field of human pathology he worked at the Laboratory of Non-invasive Cardiovascular Diagnostics in the new structures of the University of Tor Vergata and at the Center for the Study of Hypertension of which he was responsible for the evaluation of the cardiovascular and respiratory response frameworks during selective muscle exercise test (selective ergometry), and cardiopulmonary functional assessment during ergometric test (cardiopulmonary ergometry), the pathophysiology of congestive insufficiency and the mechanisms of humoral and neuro-humoral regulation of the circulation with particular regard to the system of Atrial Natriuretic Factors (ANF).

More recently he has dealt with the dysregulation of blood pressure in various pathophysiological conditions and in particular in microgravity. In this context, he was coordinator of a research project in collaboration with 2 institutes of the CNR of Pisa funded by the Italian Space Agency for the application of new algorithms and mathematical models to cardiorespiratory diseases. In the period spent at the University of Tor Vergata (1980-2005), the interest of research was therefore turned to the study of: a. Mechanisms of humoral and neuro-humoral regulation of the circulation and in particular of the Endogenous Humoral Systems involved in the regulation of the cardiovascular homeostasis and in the maintenance of the hydro-saline balance. In this context, the investigations on the system of Atrial Natriuretic Factors (ANF), on their gene expression at myocardial and extramycardial (lung) level, on the mechanism of their cardiovascular action, and on their functional role in various physiopathological and clinical conditions, are worthy of attention. (arterial hypertension, cardiovascular insufficiency). b. Molecular mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of hereditary myocardiopathies with particular regard to the gene expression of ANF in various stages of hereditary cardiomyopathy in relation to the characteristics of the myocardial lesion and the onset of hemodynamic overload. c. Study of cardiovascular alterations in simulated microgravity conditions, dealing in particular with countermeasures to orthostatic hypotension induced by the absence of gravity

In the most recent period spent at the Sapienza University (2006-pres), the interest of research has been focused on the study of: a. Development of devices and mathematical models based on linear and non-linear analyzes applied to biological systems with particular regard to the study of cardiac variability and the relationship between blood pressure and heart rate in various physiological and pathological conditions (heart failure, psoriatic syndromes, disorders) cognitive neurological b. Coordination of interdisciplinary research groups based on the use of telemedicine in remote assistance, both in developing countries and in Italy in patients with cognitive and cardiovascular disorders. The first in collaboration with Costa D 'Ivory and the second with the Institute of Neurology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".

He is the author of over 200 scientific publications. The scientific research activity carried out by dr. Raimondi has been greatly appreciated and financed several times by National and International Research Organizations. In particular, Prof. Raimondi obtained Contributions and Contracts from the C.N.R., from the M.P.I. and M.U.R.S.T. (National and local projects), by the Italian Space Agency - A.S.I. and the European Space Agency - E.S.A. He has also been referee for journals published by the American Physiological Society.

Since 1999 he has been referee for M.U.R.S.T. for the evaluation of research projects of national interest.

Teaching activity

1989-1999. Integrative teaching activity (seminars, exercises and exams) at the Integrated Course of General and Applied Pathophysiology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Activities of the didactic-scientific unit "Mechanisms of neuro-humoral regulation of circulation and breath" participating in the PhD in Cardiovascular Pathophysiology, established through a consortium between the Universities of Rome "Tor Vergata", Naples, Pisa and Parma.
1990-1993. Teaching of Special Pathophysiology at the School directed for special purposes for dialysis and nephrological assistance technicians of the University of Rome "Tor Vegata". 1990-1996. Cardiorespiratory Pathophysiology I teaching at the Cardiology Specialization School of the University of Rome "Tor Vegata".
1991-1996. Teaching of Respiratory Pathophysiology at the School of Specialization in Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1997-1998. Hydroclimatotherapy teaching at the School of Specialization in Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1997-1999. Sports Medicine teaching at the Specialization School in Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1997-2006. Cardiorespiratory Pathophysiology II teaching at the School of Specialization in Cardiology of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
1997-2006. Teaching of clinical and instrumental diagnostics of vascular diseases and of clinical pathology of the circulatory system at the Specialization School in Vascular Surgery of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
2000-2006. Teaching of Respiratory Pathophysiology at the School of Specialization in Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
2003-2006. Teaching of Respiratory Diseases at the Specialized Degree Course in Motor Sciences of the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".
2006-2008 Teaching of Cardiovascular Diseases. at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences R of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Pontino-Terracina pole).
2006-2008 Physiology Teaching. at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences W of the University of Rome La Sapienza (polo Pontino - Gaeta).
2006-2009 Teaching of Clinical Methodology II. at the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Corso E Polo Pontino - Latina).
2009-2012 Teaching of Clinical Methodology III. at the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Corso E Polo Pontino - Latina).
2006-2012 Coordinator of the integrated course of "Nursing in critical and emergency areas" with assignment of the teaching of Internal Medicine at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences W of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Pontino - Gaeta pole).
2007-2012 Semester Coordinator (III year - II semester) at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences W of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Pontino - Gaeta pole).
2008-pres Teaching of Medicine and Specialized Surgery. at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences R of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Pontino-Terracina pole).
2007-pres Coordinator of the semester (II year - II semester) at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences R of the University of Rome La Sapienza (Pontino - Terracina pole).
2008-pres Coordinator I Nursing Master Module I "Emergencies" level. Terracina.
2011-pres Teaching of cardiovascular diseases and stress, in the II level master "Stress, sport, nutrition: new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for wellness. Fitness, prevention and rehabilitation ", of the University of Rome" Sapienza ".
2011 - pres President of the Degree Course in Nursing "R" University "Sapienza" Rome.
2012-pres Teaching of Internal Medicine in the Integrated Course of Clinical Nursing in the Critical area at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences R of the University of Rome "Sapienza" (Pontino-Terracina pole).
2012-pres Teaching of Internal Medicine in the Integrated Course of Clinical Nursing in the Medical area at the Degree Course in Nursing Sciences R of the University of Rome "Sapienza" (Pontino-Terracina pole) of which he is also coordinator
2013-pres Director of the 1st level Master "Nephrology, dialysis and Cardiovascular Pathologies", of the University of Rome "Sapienza" (Pontino - Terracina pole).
2015- pres Teaching of Internal Medicine III at the degree course of Medicine and Surgery (course E) of the University of Rome "Sapienza" (Pontino - Terracina pole).

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