Pioneers in Dermatology and Venereology: an interview with Professor Ricardo Luis Galimberti

Prof. Dr. Ricardo Luis Galimberti was born on 21 March 1950 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is married to Lucia Paganelli and they have eight children 16 grandchildren. graduated from the University of Aires (UBA) 1974 soon appointed as a teaching assistant. has continued at his alma mater ever since, becoming head professor 2010. Through years, he nurtured deep vocation for education Dermatology. In fact, founded graduate studies Dermatology UBA along with Argentine Society (SAD). completed specialization 1980 entered department Italian Hospital (IHBA) after. served Department 1982 2015 later honorary head, passionate both patient care scientific research. As IHBA, introduced fields dermatological surgery, laser therapy aesthetic dermatology; inaugurated Center Treatment Psoriasis dermatology specialization, where many Latin-American students pursue their studies. promoted collective skin oncology created research centre called ‘Institute Medical Research’. Professor participated more than 60 clinical pharmacological trials, pursuing development antibacterial antifungal drugs. Lately, devoted treatment immune pathogenic diseases collaboration international laboratories. still encourages participation young thus fostering cutting-edge training among doctors. Maybe due friends, always believed discussion means enhancing knowledge. Hence, partaken several Dermatological societies, attended over 150 congresses even hosted two Aires. founder, director editor ‘Educándonos’ magazine. This publication poses question about how dermatologists should be educated, address, first, inequality Argentina and, second, new challenges that appeared around globe. remains truthful belief working friends improve education, way achieving fulfilling life. I been influenced by Argentinian renowned dermatologists. Doctor Augusto Manuel Casalá encouraged me study practice suggested microbiology specialization. my which worked student. Negroni also an unforgettable guidance. outstanding teacher stimulated mycology therapeutics. showed connection between both: dermatology, argued, puzzles may successfully address. authored 100 publications journals. Among them, you read ‘Structural changes produced Bifonazol 1% fungi cause superficial mycosis’ (Clinical Experimental Dermatology, 1987). published 70 papers For instance, ‘The Activity Ketoconazole Onychomycosis’ (Reviews Infectious Disease, 1980), ‘Itraconazole Pityriasis versicolor: Ultraestructural Malassezia Furfur during treatment’ Diseases, 1987), ‘Cutaneous necrosis calcific uremic arteriolopathy’ (International Journal 2005) or aspergillosis: report six cases’ (British 1998). member SAD since 1975 (and presided it 2009 2011). committee International League Societies 2002 2011. joined American Academy 1987 European Venereology 1983. Since 2002, German Society, Circle Peru Paraguayan granted doctorate honoris causa bohemian Dermato-Venereology society 2000. president XXI World Congress 2007 Secretary General Treasurer Ibero-American 1992 My greatest achievement professional life being 2007. Not only congress, but its main organizer, proving myself accomplished manager. Indeed, 12 000 coming all world. Gathering different cultures forced see socioeconomic differences countries, challenging backgrounds ultimately forcefully changed difficult contexts. The academic disparities tough realities witnessed taught lesson pluralism tolerance. further experienced common passion such friendship, could bring together participants despite existing disagreements. remain grateful those who trusted carry out presidency congress. source happiness me, satisfactions. couldn´t mention one disappointment, not if tried. am very thankful dermatologist. funniest experience watching ‘Allergic Comedy’ Immunology Munich. Apart major interest countryside, Capilla del Señor Chubut (Argentina). keen growth crops botany. able identify species plants crops. interested genetic manipulation them. studied 3 years Fine Arts before dermatology. favourite painters are Anthony van Dyck, Diego Velazquez, Rembrandt Pinturicchio. contemporary musicians Beatles, Elton John Freddy Mercury. classics, enjoy waltzes Verdi´s operas. writers Og Mandino Victor Hugo. believe top 10 deceased Stephen Katz, Thomas Fitzpatrick Raul Fleischmajer US, Ruggero Caputo Italy, Klaus Wolff Austria, Ramon Ruiz Maldonado Mexico, Alejandro Cordero Carlos Da Silva Lacaz Brazil. living dermatologists, would Alberto Giannetti Roderick Hay UK, Johannes Ring Germany, Ana Kaminsky Argentina, Angela Restrepo Colombia, Ferrandiz Jose Maria Mascaró Spain Kim Papp Canada. think emergence molecular biology genetics posed immunological disorders. cancer rates multiplication treatments address this disease questions societies world (including myself) willing happy enhance standards these problems solutions persisting problems. next breakthrough will gene – procedures modify patient's genes treat dermatologic diseases. *Note: Pioneers interview conceived conducted Ring.