
Luca Bertolaccini, MD, PhD, FCCP
BACKGROUND
Luca Bertolaccini, MD, PhD, FCCP, is a Deputy Director and Clinical Researcher at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, IEO, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy, and an Assistant Professor at the Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology of the University of Milan, Milan, Italy.
His clinical and academic work focuses on thoracic oncology, minimally invasive surgery, lung cancer outcomes, and evidence-based surgical practice.
His research interests include clinical research methodology, real-world evidence, artificial intelligence, and the application of data science to thoracic oncology.
He is actively involved in international thoracic surgical societies, collaborative research projects, and scientific publishing.
OTHER INTERESTS
Medical education; mentorship and career development; scientific writing and peer review; editorial activities; research methodology; international scientific collaboration; surgical quality improvement; and innovation in academic thoracic surgery.
RESEARCH
Thoracic oncology; lung cancer surgery; minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery; sublobar resection; clinical outcomes and real-world evidence; clinical research methodology; systematic reviews and meta-analyses; artificial intelligence and machine learning in thoracic oncology; surgical quality and outcomes research; lung cancer screening; neuroendocrine lung tumors; and international database research.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
1992 – 1998. Medical School, University of Turin, Italy
1998 – 2004. General Surgery Residency, University of Turin, Italy
2004 – 2006. Doctorate Degree in Thoracic Surgery, University of Milan, Italy
