Luigi Frati
Encyclopedia
Luigi Frati is an Italian academic physician
and rector
of the Sapienza University of Rome.
Frati was born in Siena
in 1943 and studied in Milan
where he obtained a B.A.
in medicine
from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
. He became known for his research
activity in studies relating to the analysis of a protein
that facilitates the proliferation of cells in the epidermis. Later he became a full professor at Sapienza and was made chair of general pathology
in its faculty of medicine
. He was a member of the Consiglio Universitario Nazionale
(‘National University Council’) from 1980 to 1998, and was dean
of his faculty
for the 16–18 years leading up to 2008. On 3 October 2008 he was elected rector
of the university, amidst renewed allegations of Nepotism
because of three members of his family holding chairs in the same university http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2008/ottobre/04/Sapienza_Frati_rettore_elezione_tra_co_9_081004041.shtml.
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
and rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of the Sapienza University of Rome.
Frati was born in Siena
Siena
Siena is a city in Tuscany, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Siena.The historic centre of Siena has been declared by UNESCO a World Heritage Site. It is one of the nation's most visited tourist attractions, with over 163,000 international arrivals in 2008...
in 1943 and studied 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 ,...
where he obtained a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is a privately-owned Catholic university founded in 1921 by Agostino Gemelli. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona, Rome, and Campobasso...
. He became known for his research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
activity in studies relating to the analysis of a protein
Proteomics
Proteomics is the large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions. Proteins are vital parts of living organisms, as they are the main components of the physiological metabolic pathways of cells. The term "proteomics" was first coined in 1997 to make an analogy with...
that facilitates the proliferation of cells in the epidermis. Later he became a full professor at Sapienza and was made chair of general pathology
General pathology
General pathology, also called investigative pathology, experimental pathology or theoretical pathology, is a broad and complex scientific field which seeks to understand the mechanisms of injury to cells and tissues, as well as the body's means of responding to and repairing injury...
in its faculty of medicine
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
. He was a member of the Consiglio Universitario Nazionale
Consiglio Universitario Nazionale
The Consiglio Universitario Nazionale is an elected body representing the various sectors of the Italian university system. It was established by law n. 18 of 26 January, 2006. The current president is Andrea Lenzi, lecturer in endocrinology at the Sapienza University of Rome.The council is...
(‘National University Council’) from 1980 to 1998, and was dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of his faculty
Faculty (university)
A faculty is a division within a university comprising one subject area, or a number of related subject areas...
for the 16–18 years leading up to 2008. On 3 October 2008 he was elected rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of the university, amidst renewed allegations of Nepotism
Nepotism
Nepotism is favoritism granted to relatives regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos, nepotis , from which modern Romanian nepot and Italian nipote, "nephew" or "grandchild" are also descended....
because of three members of his family holding chairs in the same university http://archiviostorico.corriere.it/2008/ottobre/04/Sapienza_Frati_rettore_elezione_tra_co_9_081004041.shtml.