Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi | Biomolecular Diagnosis Awards | Excellence in Research Award 

Prof. Dr. Maria Luisa Brandi, FIRMO Foundation, Italy

Maria Luisa Brandi is a Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Florence Medical School in Italy. She earned her MD from the University of Florence in 1977 and later completed a Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of Rome. Her distinguished academic career includes a tenure as Visiting Scientist at the NIH (USA) and leadership of multiple clinical and research units, notably on hereditary endocrine tumors and metabolic bone disorders. With over 600 peer-reviewed publications and 250 book chapters, her research spans osteoporosis, parathyroid disorders, bone genetics, and rare metabolic diseases. She has served on editorial boards of major journals and held prestigious positions in global endocrine and osteoporosis societies. As the President of the F.I.R.M.O. Foundation, she also champions public awareness and research funding for bone diseases. Her accolades include the Helena Rubinstein “Women in Science” Award and the Pierre Delmas Prize. She is widely recognized as one of Italy’s leading scientists in endocrinology and bone research.

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Summary of Suitability for Excellence in Research Award – Maria Luisa Brandi

Professor Maria Luisa Brandi is a world-renowned expert in endocrinology with a distinguished academic and research career spanning over four decades. As a Full Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Florence and Director of multiple clinical and research units, she has made pioneering contributions to the fields of metabolic bone diseases, hereditary endocrine tumors, and rare bone disorders.

🎓 Education

• MD in Medicine – University of Florence, Italy (1977)

• Specialization in Endocrinology – University of Florence Hospital (1977–1980)

• Ph.D. in Cell Biology – University of Rome (1988)

• 🧬 Postdoctoral Research (Visiting Scientist) – NIH, USA (1984–1990)

🧪 Work Experience

• Professor of Endocrinology – University of Florence (Assistant → Associate → Full Professor, 1990–Present)

• Director –

  • Regional Center on Hereditary Endocrine Tumors (1998–Present)

  • Clinical Unit on Metabolic Bone Disorders (2007–Present)

  • University Master in Metabolic Bone Disease (2004–Present)

• Scientific Roles –

  • Delegate for Italy-USA Academic Interactions (2000–2003)

  • Scientific Attaché for the City of Florence (2015–Present)

  • Health Education Delegate, University of Florence (2016–Present)

• President – F.I.R.M.O. Foundation (2006–Present) 🦴

• Editorial Work – Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Cases in Bone and Mineral Metabolism (2004–Present)

🏆 Awards & Honors

• 🧪 Roussel Italia Award (1988)

• 🌍 European Foundation Award (1989)

• 🧫 Schering Award, Italian Endocrine Society (1990)

• 👵 Sandoz Foundation Award for Gerontological Research (1991)

• 👩‍🔬 Helena Rubinstein “Women in Science” Award (1998)

• 🧠 Italian Endocrine Society Senior Award (2003)

• 💎 Pierre Delmas IOF/ESCEO Prize (2013)

• 🇮🇹 Top Italian Scientist Recognition (2016)

📚 Publications & Research

• 📝 600+ peer-reviewed papers

• 📘 250 book chapters and books

• 💡 Research Areas:

  • Genetics & Clinics of Osteoporosis

  • Parathyroid Disorders

  • Bone Cell Biology

  • Endocrine Neoplasia

  • Epidemiology & Rare Bone Diseases

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