Mario Pappagallo
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Mario Pappagallo is an Italian
journalist and essayist. He lives in Milan
, Italy.
and Biological Sciences at the University of Urbino
, he got a master's degree
in medical and scientific Journalism from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
. He has been a member of the Italy's Order of Journalists since 1986.
In 1982 he joined the editorial staff of Tutti, a monthly magazine for the European youth. For Tutti he broke the story of oil spills along the European coasts, in particular that of Amoco Cadiz
.
In 1984 he participated in the project of Codice Salute, the information bulletin of the "Tribunale per i diritti del malato", an association upholding the rights of ill people.
He wrote for the Corriere Medico from 1985 to 1990. At the end of the 1980s
, his investigation in the medical faculties
in Italian Universities led to a change in the curriculum of medical studies.
In 1990 he joined Corriere Salute, the health weekly supplement
of Corriere della Sera
.
One of his articles for Corriere Salute appears in an anthology of Italian literature of the twentieth-century to illustrate the language of health journalism.
In 1992 he moved to the National News staff of Corriere della Sera. Since 1995 he is Senior editor
. From May 2009 to April 2011, he has been in the Editorial committee of Corriere della Sera. Currently, he is Senior editor
in the National News staff of Corriere della Sera, he gives conferences and he writes books. He is also a commentator on health issues for Radio Monte Carlo
.
In 1992–1993, for Corriere della Sera and L'Europeo monthly magazine, he broke the story of the inquiry into the Italian Drug Commission.
In 2007 his interview with Dr. Dean Toriumi, an American plastic surgeon, was mentioned in the bibliography
of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
, a scientific journal
published in the United States.
He is co-author of five books. Among them is Contro il dolore, an essay supporting pain treatment, written with his brother, the neurologist
Marco Pappagallo.
and Sudan
.
In 2008, he was awarded the "August and Marie Krogh" Medal, Novo Nordisk
Media Prize for the book Una carezza per guarire, Sperling & Kupfer, written with the oncologist Umberto Veronesi
,. In the same year he won a journalistic prize
sponsored by the Italian National Federation of Juvenile Diabetes.
In 2009 he gained the Novo Nordisk Italy Media Prize, in the category "Articles in lay press", for the article "The Diabetes Emergency".
As winner of the Italy Media Prize, he has taken part in the Novo Nordisk International Media Prize 2009 contest for excellence in writing on diabetes, and he was the winner in the category "Best print article", first Italian journalist to win the international prize.
In the same year he was awarded the "Pulcinella Prize" from Federdolore, the federation of pain management
and palliative care
specialists, for having treated "pain problems using accessible language".
by Mario Pappagallo about longevity
.
Italy
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journalist and essayist. He lives in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
, Italy.
Biography
After studying Medicine at the University of Rome "La Sapienza"University of Rome La Sapienza
The Sapienza University of Rome, officially Sapienza – Università di Roma, formerly known as Università degli studi di Roma "La Sapienza", is a coeducational, autonomous state university in Rome, Italy...
and Biological Sciences at the University of Urbino
University of Urbino
The University of Urbino "Carlo Bo" is an Italian university located in Urbino, a walled hill-town in the region of Marche, located in the north-eastern part of central Italy. The university was founded in 1506, and currently has about 20,000 students, many of whom are from overseas...
, he got a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in medical and scientific Journalism from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata"
University of Rome Tor Vergata
The University of Rome Tor Vergata is a public university located in Rome, Italy. It is one of the largest research-based institutions in the country. The University is an international center for research and education and it is well known for scientific studies...
. He has been a member of the Italy's Order of Journalists since 1986.
In 1982 he joined the editorial staff of Tutti, a monthly magazine for the European youth. For Tutti he broke the story of oil spills along the European coasts, in particular that of Amoco Cadiz
Amoco Cadiz
Amoco Cadiz was a very large crude carrier , owned by Amoco, that ran aground on Portsall Rocks, from the coast of Brittany, France, on 16 March 1978, and ultimately split in three and sank, all together resulting in the largest oil spill of its kind in history to that date.-Oil spill:Amoco Cadiz...
.
In 1984 he participated in the project of Codice Salute, the information bulletin of the "Tribunale per i diritti del malato", an association upholding the rights of ill people.
He wrote for the Corriere Medico from 1985 to 1990. At the end of the 1980s
1980s
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, his investigation in the medical faculties
Faculty (university)
A faculty is a division within a university comprising one subject area, or a number of related subject areas...
in Italian Universities led to a change in the curriculum of medical studies.
In 1990 he joined Corriere Salute, the health weekly supplement
Supplement (publishing)
A supplement is a publication that has a role secondary to that of another preceding or concurrent publication.A follow-on publication complements its predecessor, either by bringing it up-to-date , or by otherwise enhancing the predecessor's coverage of a particular topic or subject matter, as in...
of Corriere della Sera
Corriere della Sera
The Corriere della Sera is an Italian daily newspaper, published in Milan.It is among the oldest and most reputable Italian newspapers. Its main rivals are Rome's La Repubblica and Turin's La Stampa.- History :...
.
One of his articles for Corriere Salute appears in an anthology of Italian literature of the twentieth-century to illustrate the language of health journalism.
In 1992 he moved to the National News staff of Corriere della Sera. Since 1995 he is Senior editor
Editor in chief
An editor-in-chief is a publication's primary editor, having final responsibility for the operations and policies. Additionally, the editor-in-chief is held accountable for delegating tasks to staff members as well as keeping up with the time it takes them to complete their task...
. From May 2009 to April 2011, he has been in the Editorial committee of Corriere della Sera. Currently, he is Senior editor
Editing
Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, and film media used to convey information through the processes of correction, condensation, organization, and other modifications performed with an intention of producing a correct, consistent, accurate, and complete...
in the National News staff of Corriere della Sera, he gives conferences and he writes books. He is also a commentator on health issues for Radio Monte Carlo
Radio Monte Carlo
Radio Monte Carlo is the name of six radio stations owned and managed by three different entities:*RMC Info is a French-speaking station, broadcasting in France and Monaco from Paris with some contributions from Monaco. Radio Monte-Carlo was one of 23 founding broadcasting organisations of the...
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In 1992–1993, for Corriere della Sera and L'Europeo monthly magazine, he broke the story of the inquiry into the Italian Drug Commission.
In 2007 his interview with Dr. Dean Toriumi, an American plastic surgeon, was mentioned in the bibliography
Bibliography
Bibliography , as a practice, is the academic study of books as physical, cultural objects; in this sense, it is also known as bibliology...
of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is an international peer-reviewed medical journal published by Springer. It is the official journal of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery....
, a scientific journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
published in the United States.
He is co-author of five books. Among them is Contro il dolore, an essay supporting pain treatment, written with his brother, the neurologist
Neurologist
A neurologist is a physician who specializes in neurology, and is trained to investigate, or diagnose and treat neurological disorders.Neurology is the medical specialty related to the human nervous system. The nervous system encompasses the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A specialist...
Marco Pappagallo.
Awards
In 1989, the Italian Foreign Ministry awarded him a prize for a series of articles on the Italian health cooperation in ChadChad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
and Sudan
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
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In 2008, he was awarded the "August and Marie Krogh" Medal, Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services. Created in 1989 through a merger of two Danish companies dating back to the 1920s, it has become one of the world's leading companies in diabetes care, where Novo Nordisk pursues research into pulmonary delivery systems;...
Media Prize for the book Una carezza per guarire, Sperling & Kupfer, written with the oncologist Umberto Veronesi
Umberto Veronesi
Umberto Veronesi Knight Grand Cross OMRI is an Italian surgeon and oncologist, internationally known for his contributions on prevention and treatment of breast cancer throughout a career spanning over fifty years. He heads Italy's Nuclear Safety Agency.-Scientific career:Veronesi was born in Milan...
,. In the same year he won a journalistic prize
Prize
A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people to recognise and reward actions or achievements. Official prizes often involve monetary rewards as well as the fame that comes with them...
sponsored by the Italian National Federation of Juvenile Diabetes.
In 2009 he gained the Novo Nordisk Italy Media Prize, in the category "Articles in lay press", for the article "The Diabetes Emergency".
As winner of the Italy Media Prize, he has taken part in the Novo Nordisk International Media Prize 2009 contest for excellence in writing on diabetes, and he was the winner in the category "Best print article", first Italian journalist to win the international prize.
In the same year he was awarded the "Pulcinella Prize" from Federdolore, the federation of pain management
Pain management
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain. The typical pain management team includes medical practitioners, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,...
and palliative care
Palliative care
Palliative care is a specialized area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients...
specialists, for having treated "pain problems using accessible language".
External links
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by Mario Pappagallo about longevity
Longevity
The word "longevity" is sometimes used as a synonym for "life expectancy" in demography or known as "long life", especially when it concerns someone or something lasting longer than expected ....
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