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Umberto Veronesi

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Italian oncologist and politician (1925-2016)

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Umberto Veronesi was an Italian oncologist, physician, scientist, and politician, internationally known for his contributions on prevention and treatment of breast cancer throughout a career spanning over fifty years. He was the founder and president of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation.

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2009Premio America
2003King Faisal International Prize in Medicine
1996Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction
1995honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
1991Leopold Griffuel Prize
1982Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
honorary citizen of Asti
honorary citizen of Vinci
honorary citizen of Inveruno

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Umberto Veronesi was an Italian oncologist, physician, scientist, and politician, internationally known for his contributions on prevention and treatment of breast cancer throughout a career spanning over fifty years. He was the founder and president of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. He also founded and held the role of scientific director and scientific director emeritus of the European Institute of Oncology. During his life and career, Veronesi was awarded a number of prizes for his contributions.

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Italy
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Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2016 · aged 90
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