Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace, Hospital and University, Italy
Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace is a distinguished Clinical Radiologist at the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theragnostics, “Mariano Santo” Hospital, Cosenza, Italy. With expertise in oncologic imaging, hybrid and molecular imaging, and cardiovascular radiology, he is renowned for his advanced diagnostic work using X-ray, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and SPECT/CT. He holds a Master’s in Interventional Oncology and has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications. His professional journey spans top institutions in Rome and Cosenza, marking a career dedicated to innovation in radiology and nuclear medicine.
Publication Profile
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Education
Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace 🎓 is a distinguished expert in interventional oncology and radiology. In 2022, he earned a Master’s Degree in Interventional Oncology from Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS in Rome, with a thesis on thermal ablation of bone metastases 🔥🦴. From 2001 to 2005, he completed his post-graduate certification in Radiology at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” 🏥, graduating cum laude with a thesis on hybrid imaging 🧠📸. He also obtained his Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the same university (1995–2001), graduating with top honors and a thesis in vascular imaging 🫀🧬.
Experience
Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace 🩺 has an extensive career in radiology and nuclear medicine, showcasing over two decades of dedicated medical service. Since October 2017, he has been serving in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theragnostics at “Mariano Santo” Hospital in Cosenza, Italy ⚛️🏥. From May 2016 to September 2017, he worked at the Department of Radiology, “Annunziata” Hospital 🏨. Earlier, from March 2006 to April 2016, he contributed to the European Hospital in Rome, and concurrently, from November 2005 to April 2016, served at the Aurelia Hospital in Rome 🏛️🔬, strengthening his clinical expertise across institutions.
Research Focus
Prof. Dr. Mario Leporace focuses his research on Thermal Ablation with Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery (MRgFUS) 🔬🧠. His work bridges medical physics and oncological applications, exploring non-invasive treatments that use focused ultrasound energy to thermally ablate tumors with MRI precision guidance 🎯. This technique offers cutting-edge therapeutic possibilities in fields such as oncology, neurology, and women’s health 🧬💡. Prof. Leporace’s contributions advance both the clinical outcomes and technological innovation of MRgFUS, making him a key figure in image-guided therapy, minimally invasive surgery, and cancer treatment research .
Publication Top Notes
The Thermal Ablation with MRgFUS: From Physics to Oncological Applications