Journal of Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Dr. Gianni Testino, M.D. (born April 11, 1961, in Genova, Italy) is a renowned medical professional specializing in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Digestive Endoscopy. He currently serves as Chief of the Unit of Addiction and Hepatology at ASL3, located within the San Martino Polyclinic Hospital, Genova, Italy. Dr. Testino also heads the Department for Healthy Lifestyles and Community Programs and coordinates the Regional Alcohological Centre for the Ligurian Region. Additionally, he leads the Study Center on Self-Help and Caregiver Training at ASL3, Genova, and serves as a Contract Professor. A prolific researcher, Dr. Testino is the author of over 600 scientific publications, including more than 280 indexed in PubMed. His work has significantly contributed to the fields of hepatology, addiction medicine, gastroenterology, and public health. He has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international scientific conferences and has organized many accredited medical education events. As the National President of the Italian Alcohological Society (Società Italiana di Alcologia – SIA), based in Bologna, he plays a key role in advancing clinical research and public health initiatives related to alcohol use and liver diseases. Dr. Testino is also an active member of several national and international working groups, serves on editorial boards, and contributes as a peer reviewer for multiple scientific journals. His distinguished career reflects a lifelong dedication to medical science, clinical excellence, and community health.

Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy