Umberto Veronesi

Italian oncologist and politician (1925-2016) · Italy · On the map · Politicians · Died at 90

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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2016Died8 November 20162009Premio AmericaAward2003King Faisal International Prize in MedicineAward1996Komen Brinker Award for Scientific DistinctionAward1995Honorary Doctor of the University of AntwerpAward1991Leopold Griffuel PrizeAward1982Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAward1925Born28 November 1925

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Veronesi's senatorial photo

Veronesi with Giorgio Napolitano

Veronesi signing one of his books

Veronesi at the ceremony awarding him the Toson d'Oro in 2014

Awards

Premio America2009

King Faisal International Prize in Medicine2003

Komen Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction1996

Honorary Doctor of the University of Antwerp1995

Leopold Griffuel Prize1991

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic1982

Honorary Citizen of Asti

Honorary Citizen of Vinci

Honorary Citizen of Inveruno

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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