Andrea Crisanti

Professor of Molecular Parasitology at Imperial College London

Andrea Crisanti is an Italian Member of Parliament who was elected to the Italian Senate in 2022.1 He currently serves as a Senator for the Democratic Party (PD-IDP) in Italy.3 6

Professional Background

Crisanti has a diverse background spanning academia and politics:

Academic Career::

Professor of Microbiology at the University of Padova4
Previously affiliated with Imperial College London7

Education::

Bachelor's degree from Sapienza University of Rome
PhD from the Basel Institute for Immunology2

Political Role

As a Member of Parliament, Crisanti:

Sits on the Culture, Education, Research and Sport Committee in the Italian Senate1
Is involved in health-related policy matters, drawing from his expertise in microbiology

COVID-19 Contributions

Crisanti played a significant role in Italy's response to the COVID-19 pandemic:

Instrumental in developing the 'Veneto model', a strategy that demonstrated the effectiveness of mass testing in controlling the spread of coronavirus5
Continues to be involved in public health discussions related to COVID-196

Current Activities

Andrea Crisanti maintains an active presence in both the political and scientific spheres:

Serves as a Senator while continuing his work in microbiology
Participates in international forums, such as the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe3

His unique combination of scientific expertise and political involvement positions him as a notable figure in Italian public health policy and pandemic response strategies.