Francesco Del Galdo

Prof. Francesco Del Galdo is an Associate Professor in the Head of Scleroderma Program at the Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine. In the Scleroderma Center of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, USA, he pioneered the application of Optical Coherence Tomography, MRI and serum biomarkers of overall fibrosis as outcome measures of activity and early diagnosis in Scleroderma. He has over a decade of experience in managing rheumatological conditions including systemic sclerosis, and he runs a prestigious research program within the Leeds Institute on personalized medicine for patients at risk of rheumatic diseases. As an internationally renowned leader in systemic sclerosis, Prof. Del Galdo is the author of more than 100 scientific journal publications and books.