Luca Ampollini
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic
Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital of Parma
Viale Gramsci 14, Parma, 43126, Italy
Research
Experimental Research for NSCLC, especially focused on EGFR inhibitors in nude mice and subsequent mechanisms of drug resistance
Experimental Research for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: preclinical studies in animal models (rat and sheep models). Intrapleural treatment of MPM based on polymeric films loaded with cisplatin.
Lung cancer stem cells: experimental studies in nude mice especially focused on mesenchymal stem cells characterization.
Additional Education Information
Medical School, University of Parma (M.D. 2003)
Thoracic Surgery Residency, University Hospital of Parma (2003 - 2008)
Practice Areas
Thoracic
Other Interests
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Minimally Invasive Procedures (VATS lobectomy)
Multimodal Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Thoracic Oncology
Reading
Sports: jogging, swimming, tennis

