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Prof Giuseppe Rosano

Giuseppe Rosano

Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology (Hon)

St George’s University Medical School of London, London, UK

Biography

Giuseppe Rosano was born and raised in Vibo Valentia, Italy, where he developed an early interest in medicine and cardiovascular science. While detailed information about his family and early childhood is not widely published, his Italian background and international academic career reflect strong cultural roots combined with global engagement in cardiovascular medicine.

Academic History

Professor Rosano obtained his Medical Degree in Medicine and Surgery with full honours from La Sapienza University of Rome in 1988. He subsequently completed his specialisation in Cardiology in 1992. Following his clinical training, he pursued advanced academic and research qualifications in the United Kingdom, earning both an MSc and a PhD in Medical Sciences from Imperial College London. His postgraduate research focused on cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, forming the foundation of his future work in heart failure and cardiac metabolism.

Career Overview

Professor Rosano is a Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology at St George’s, University of London, where he also serves as Director of the MSc in Heart Failure. Alongside his UK appointments, he has held academic roles in Italy and has been actively involved in European regulatory and advisory bodies.

He has served as a core member of the Cardiovascular Working Party of the European Medicines Agency and as a member of the Pricing and Reimbursement Committee of the Italian Drug Agency, contributing to regulatory decisions on cardiovascular medicines. His academic leadership extends to editorial responsibilities, serving on the editorial boards of leading international journals including European Journal of Heart Failure, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, Cardiac Failure Review, and Cardiovascular Diabetology. He is also Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Cardiac Failure Review.

Professor Rosano’s research and clinical interests include heart failure, cardiac metabolism, cardiovascular pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, heart disease in women, and the cardiovascular effects of sex hormones. He has a particular focus on chronic coronary syndromes and angina in patients with normal coronary arteries, areas in which he is regarded as a leading international authority.

Over the course of his career, Professor Rosano has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed scientific articles, as well as eight books and 32 book chapters, and is a frequent invited speaker at major international cardiology conferences.

Career Timeline

1988 – Awarded Medical Degree from La Sapienza University of Rome
1992 – Completed specialisation in Cardiology
1990s – Completed MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences at Imperial College London
2000s–Present – Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology, St George’s, University of London
2010s – Member, Cardiovascular Working Party, European Medicines Agency
2022–2023 – President, Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
Current – Director, MSc Heart Failure; Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Cardiac Failure Review

Recognition

Professor Rosano is internationally recognised for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine and heart failure research. His work has placed him among the most influential scientists globally based on citation impact and scholarly output. He is widely respected for his leadership in European cardiovascular research, education, and regulatory science.

Areas of Speciality

Heart Failure
Cardiac Metabolism
Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Heart Disease in Women
Chronic Coronary Syndromes
Angina with Normal Coronary Arteries
Cardiovascular Effects of Sex Hormones