Prisco Piscitelli
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Assistant Professor Adjunct of Epidemiology (Environmental Health)
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Prof. Prisco PISCITELLI MD PhD, Medical Doctor and Epidemiologist, Specialist in Public Health and Preventive Medicine with PhD in Biology and Biotechnology. He is Professor of Epidemiology at the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at YALE School of PUBLIC HEALTH. He's currently serving as Secretary General of the European Medical Association (EMA), and as Vice President of the Italian Society of Environmental Medicine (SIMA). He has founded the Environmental Health Research Organization in the U.S. and the Spanish Society of Environmental Medicine and Climate Changes (SESMA). Co-founder and Senior Researcher of the UNESCO Chair on Health Education and Sustainable Development, established at Federico II University in Naples. His research focus is represented by the environmental and social determinants of health, primary prevention and epigene as well as healthy nutrition, with a focus on extending the health benefits of Mediterranean Diet to Non-Mediterranean Countries (PLANETERRANEAN DIET project).
Last Updated on February 14, 2026.
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- PhD
- University of Saletno, Doctorate in Biology and Biotechonoly (2014)
- MA
- University of Florence, Master (2011)
- MPH
- Agostino Gemelli University Hospital Medical School, 4-Year Specialization in Public Health (2003)
- MD
- Agostino Gemelli University Hospital Medical School, Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1999)
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2026
Personal medical history, family history of cancer and the risk of soft tissue sarcoma.
Turati F, Pizzato M, Esposito G, Bertuccio P, Galeone C, Santucci C, Milanesi I, Lovreglio P, Piscitelli P, Parazzini F, Bravi F, Negri E, Pavanello S, La Vecchia C. Personal medical history, family history of cancer and the risk of soft tissue sarcoma. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 2026 PMID: 41949631, DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-25-1902.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsFamily history of cancerHistory of cancerPersonal medical historyHistory of burnsFamily historyOdds ratioSoft tissue sarcomasItalian case-control studyRisk of soft tissue sarcomaMedical historySoft-tissue sarcoma risksCase-control studySoft tissue sarcoma casesHospital controlsTissue sarcomasHistory of soft tissue sarcomasPositive associationHerpes zoster infectionImmune-mediated diseasesKidney cancerAssociationTooth extractionZoster infectionBlood transfusionHerpes zosterArtificial Intelligence and Digital Twins for the Design of Cognitive Healthcare Buildings
Prete D, Piscitelli P, Elia G. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Twins for the Design of Cognitive Healthcare Buildings. Lecture Notes In Civil Engineering 2026, 788: 1554-1563. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-10546-2_149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmart Readiness IndicatorHealthcare buildingsDesign of healthcare buildingsConditions of well-beingSustainability featuresEnergy monitoring systemHealth buildingsBuildingOperations reference modelEnvironmental sustainabilityEnergy-intensiveCase studyDigital twinManagement platformSocial care servicesStrategic infrastructureSustainabilityDesignHolistic approachTechnological obsolescenceProvision of healthCare servicesArtificial intelligenceInnovative waysDigital twin systemAnthropometric factors, physical activity, and the risk of soft tissue sarcoma: a case-control study.
Turati F, Esposito G, Pizzato M, Bertuccio P, Galeone C, Santucci C, Milanesi I, Corso G, Lovreglio P, Piscitelli P, Parazzini F, Bravi F, Negri E, Pavanello S, La Vecchia C. Anthropometric factors, physical activity, and the risk of soft tissue sarcoma: a case-control study. European Journal Of Cancer Prevention 2026 PMID: 41867002, DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000001016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsLeisure-time physical activityPhysical activityOdds ratioCase-control studyWaist circumferenceHospital-based case-control studyPhysical activity dataRisk of soft tissue sarcomaWaist-to-hip ratioSelf-reported heightSoft tissue sarcomasConfidence intervalsWaist-to-hipSoft-tissue sarcoma risksLogistic regression modelsLeisure-timeSoft tissue sarcoma casesAnthropometric factorsInverse associationAbdominal adiposityLowest tertileHighest tertileTissue sarcomasBMIPositive associationArtificial Intelligence in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Melanoma Computer-Assisted Detection: A Literature Review of Related Applications
Conte L, Filoni A, Schinzari L, Congedo E, Pietroleonardo L, Rizzo R, De Giorgi U, Cascio D, De Nunzio G, Congedo M. Artificial Intelligence in Reflectance Confocal Microscopy for Cutaneous Melanoma Computer-Assisted Detection: A Literature Review of Related Applications. Applied Biosciences 2026, 5: 20. DOI: 10.3390/applbiosci5010020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsArtificial intelligenceComputer-assisted detectionRecurrent neural networkDeep learning architectureExpert visual evaluationAdvanced AI methodsLearning architectureDevelopment of CAD systemsBayesian classifierAI applicationsNeural networkVector machineAI methodsSmall datasetsHeterogeneous protocolsDecision treeRandom forestMelanoma detectionDataset expansionReal-time assessmentCAD systemDatasetSegmentation of tissuesTime-consumingIntelligenceIn-situ digestion and micro-destructive sampling for dental proteomic sex determination analysis using polyvinylalcohol-based gel
Greco E, Battistella M, Marin E, Casini A, Bellandi L, Gabriele C, Miani A, Piscitelli P, Lazăr C, Barbieri P, Giorgi R, Gaspari M. In-situ digestion and micro-destructive sampling for dental proteomic sex determination analysis using polyvinylalcohol-based gel. Journal Of Cultural Heritage 2026, 78: 79-88. DOI: 10.1016/j.culher.2026.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSex determinationCultural integrationBiological sex determinationIntegration of artifactsAmelogenin isoformsIn situ digestionBurial practicesArchaeological samplesDNA-based techniquesEfficient extraction of proteinsGel-like systemsEthical stewardshipSignificant specimensAmelogenin markerExtraction of proteinsScientific innovationForensic studiesArtifactsForensic scienceProtein samplesBiological sexProteomics applicationsSex determination analysisHVPDIsoformsOral Magnesium: A Novel Approach in the Management of Hailey-Hailey and Darier Disease.
Filoni A, Ambrogio F, Foti C, Congedo M, Bonamonte D. Oral Magnesium: A Novel Approach in the Management of Hailey-Hailey and Darier Disease. Journal Of Cutaneous Medicine And Surgery 2026, 12034754261418618. PMID: 41618924, DOI: 10.1177/12034754261418618.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongevity, Centenarians, and Lifestyle: Any ‘’Tips’’ to Live Longer?
Vetrani C, Frias-Toral E, Annunziata G, Amatrudo F, Mayol D, Suárez R, Verde L, Negri M, Piscitelli P, Colao A, Muscogiuri G, Barrea L. Longevity, Centenarians, and Lifestyle: Any ‘’Tips’’ to Live Longer? Current Nutrition Reports 2026, 15: 2. PMID: 41489809, DOI: 10.1007/s13668-025-00724-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPhysical activityRegular physical activityLife quality of older peoplePlant-based dietary patternsMultifactorial approachAdequate body compositionLife qualityPsychological Well-BeingPlant-based eating patternLifestyle interventionLifestyle factorsLifestyle habitsOlder peopleHealth statusDietary patternsAssociated with longevityEating patternsGeneral populationLean massBody compositionHealthy agingAging populationNarrative reviewWell-beingLifestyleIL-6 as a Potential Sensitive Serum Biomarker in Stevens-johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Two Case Reports.
Filoni A, Calogiuri G, Congedo M, Pietroleonardo L, Conte G, Petrachi F, Sordi E, Congedo E, Nettis E, Foti C. IL-6 as a Potential Sensitive Serum Biomarker in Stevens-johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: Two Case Reports. Recent Advances In Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery 2026, 20 PMID: 41486989, DOI: 10.2174/0127722708411671251129222134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsSevere cutaneous adverse reactionsC-reactive proteinInterleukin-6White blood cellsEpidermal necrolysisInflammatory statusInflammatory status of patientsSteven-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysisStevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysisDiagnosis of severe cutaneous adverse reactionsSensitive serum biomarkerCutaneous adverse reactionsAdverse cutaneous reactionsIL-6 measurementsInterleukin-6 measurementStatus of patientsLung involvementSerum markersSevere hypersensitivityCase reportTherapeutic managementCOVID-19 infectionSerum biomarkersSerum valuesAutoimmune diseases
2025
Knowledge Transfer Exchange (KTE): The Challenge of Communicating Evidence-Based Information from Scientists to Citizens and Decision Makers—JDReAM’s Renewed Vision for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Humanities for Health
Piscitelli P, Maffia M. Knowledge Transfer Exchange (KTE): The Challenge of Communicating Evidence-Based Information from Scientists to Citizens and Decision Makers—JDReAM’s Renewed Vision for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Humanities for Health. 2025, 6: 1. DOI: 10.3390/jdream6010001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPreface and Abstracts of the 3nd International One Health Conference 2024
Vito D, Ferrante M, Conti G, Fernandez G, Maione C, Lauriola P, Piscitelli P, Tagle M, Dora C, Pons J, Conforti C, Panisello J, Ventura P, Bernotti I, Martin C, Buloz-Osorio E, Trombetta M, Banfi G, Tageo V. Preface and Abstracts of the 3nd International One Health Conference 2024. Medical Sciences Forum 2025, 33: 7. DOI: 10.3390/msf2025033007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetric
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