Iacopo Cappellini | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Iacopo Cappellini | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

  University of Florence, Italy

Dr. Iacopo Cappellini  is an experienced Consultant in Anesthesia and Intensive Care with a strong academic and clinical background in critical care medicine. He currently serves in a mixed medical-surgical ICU, with expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries across multiple specialties, including cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesia, organ transplantation, and trauma care.

Profile:

Academic & Research Background:

  • PhD in Anesthesia and Surgical Sciences, University of Florence (2018)
    Thesis: “Diaphragmatic function in Anesthesia and ICU: Role of ultrasonography in assessing postoperative residual curarization”

  • II Level Master’s in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Milano-Bicocca (2021)

  • Over 30 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals (PubMed indexed)

  • Co-investigator and author in multiple studies on ECMO, diaphragm ultrasonography, mechanical ventilation, COVID-19 ARDS, and REBOA

  • Visiting Fellowships and Research Appointments in:

    • University of Illinois Chicago

    • Brown University

    • Monash University

    • Mount Sinai Hospital, NY

Key Clinical Experience:

  • Consultant in mixed ICUs (20 beds), advanced anesthesia for:

    • Robotic GI, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, urology, pediatric surgeries

    • Cardiovascular & thoracic procedures, heart/lung transplants (adult and pediatric)

  • Extensive procedural skills: regional blocks, ECMO/ECCOR, EIT, advanced airway management, echocardiography

  • Emergency Medical Doctor for EMS (Prehospital trauma and ACLS scenarios)

  • Involved in regional organ donation (DBD) protocol development in Tuscany

Publications & Contributions:

  • Over 30 scientific articles including:

    • Anesthesia Research (MDPI), Emergency Care Journal, BMJ Open, Methods and Protocols, Frontiers in Medicine, European Journal of Anesthesiology

  • Recent titles:

    • “Assessment of Visual Function in Patients Undergoing Prone Positioning for COVID-19 ARDS” (2025)

    • “Electrical Impedance Tomography and AI in Respiratory Monitoring” (2024)

    • “Dehumanization in ICUs vs Standard Wards: A Cross-sectional Study” (2024)

  • Contributor to international COVID-19 ICU collaborations (ICU-RER Network)

Certifications & Training:

  • ACLS, PALS, ATLS, ITLS, ABLS, NALS, EPLS certified

  • European Society of Anesthesiology: EDAIC certified

  • Trained in critical care ultrasonography, advanced life support, trauma management

  • Regular faculty for academic anesthesia courses at the University of Florence

Honors and Awards:

  • 🏅 Best Scientific Contribution, 66th National SIAARTI Congress (2012) – for research on KPC outbreak in ICU settings

Technical Proficiency:

  • R, RStudio (biostatistics, machine learning in clinical research)

  • Familiarity with Python ML libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow)

  • MS Office, academic databases, CRO collaboration experience

Professional Affiliations:

  • SIAARTI (Italy), ESA (Europe), GMC (UK)

  • Collaborator with Clinical Research Organizations in observational studies (septic shock, ICU outcomes)

Citation Metrics Summary:

  • Total Citations: 467

  • Citing Documents: 448

  • Total Publications: 25

  • h-index: 12

Publication Top Notes:

1. Status of Sepsis Care in European Hospitals: Results from an International Cross-Sectional Survey
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2025
Citations: 2 | Article Type: Review | Access: Open Access

2. Electrical Impedance Tomography, Artificial Intelligence, and Variable Ventilation: Transforming Respiratory Monitoring and Treatment in Critical Care
Journal Name Not Specified, 2025
Citations: 5 | Article Type: Review | Access: Open Access