Padova University (M.D. 1968)
Padova University ( F.General Pathology 1968 - 1969)
Padova University ( General Surgery Residency 1970-1975)
Torino University (Cardiovasc.Surgery Resid. 1975-1978)
Boston CHMC(Fellowship Ped.Cardiac Surgery 1976)
Bologna University (Thoracic Surgery Residency1978-1979)
Aortic Surgery
Bioprosthetic valves
Pulmonary autograft aortic valve replacement
Neonatal repair of complex heart malformations
Heart transplantation
Stentless bioprostheses