Lucio C. Rovati

In September 2015, Lucio C. Rovati, MD, joined Olatec’s Scientific Advisory Board and in July 2016 joined the Olatec Board of Directors. For Olatec, Dr. Rovati offers extensive experience in drug development and clinical programs. Dr. Rovati is CEO and CSO of Rottapharm Biotech S.r.l., the R&D spin-off of the former Rottapharm pharmaceutical company. Rottapharm Biotech is a company of biotechnologies committed to the discovery, research and development of new innovative drugs, both chemical and biological in nature. Dr. Rovati has held numerous academic positions and he currently is Visiting Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Milano-Bicocca, School of Medicine. Dr. Rovati is a member of several international scientific societies. Dr. Rovati’s research focuses on pharmacology and clinical pharmacology in different therapeutic areas, with a predominance in Rheumatology. He has authored or co-authored over 190 full papers published in peer reviewed international scientific journals and 15 book chapters. Related scientific activity includes authorship of over 400 abstracts and selected/invited presentations in international congresses. Dr. Rovati holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milano, Italy, with specialization in Clinical Pharmacology.