Expertise
Biography
Giuseppe Rosano was born and raised in Vibo Valentia, Italy, where he developed an early interest in medicine and cardiovascular science. While detailed information about his family and early childhood is not widely published, his Italian background and international academic career reflect strong cultural roots combined with global engagement in cardiovascular medicine.
Academic History
Professor Rosano obtained his Medical Degree in Medicine and Surgery with full honours from La Sapienza University of Rome in 1988. He subsequently completed his specialisation in Cardiology in 1992. Following his clinical training, he pursued advanced academic and research qualifications in the United Kingdom, earning both an MSc and a PhD in Medical Sciences from Imperial College London. His postgraduate research focused on cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, forming the foundation of his future work in heart failure and cardiac metabolism.
Career Overview
Professor Rosano is a Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology at St George’s, University of London, where he also serves as Director of the MSc in Heart Failure. Alongside his UK appointments, he has held academic roles in Italy and has been actively involved in European regulatory and advisory bodies.
He has served as a core member of the Cardiovascular Working Party of the European Medicines Agency and as a member of the Pricing and Reimbursement Committee of the Italian Drug Agency, contributing to regulatory decisions on cardiovascular medicines. His academic leadership extends to editorial responsibilities, serving on the editorial boards of leading international journals including European Journal of Heart Failure, European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, Cardiac Failure Review, and Cardiovascular Diabetology. He is also Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Cardiac Failure Review.
Professor Rosano’s research and clinical interests include heart failure, cardiac metabolism, cardiovascular pharmacology and pharmacotherapy, heart disease in women, and the cardiovascular effects of sex hormones. He has a particular focus on chronic coronary syndromes and angina in patients with normal coronary arteries, areas in which he is regarded as a leading international authority.
Over the course of his career, Professor Rosano has authored more than 500 peer-reviewed scientific articles, as well as eight books and 32 book chapters, and is a frequent invited speaker at major international cardiology conferences.
Career Timeline
- 1988 – Awarded Medical Degree from La Sapienza University of Rome
- 1992 – Completed specialisation in Cardiology
- 1990s – Completed MSc and PhD in Medical Sciences at Imperial College London
- 2000s–Present – Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology, St George’s, University of London
- 2010s – Member, Cardiovascular Working Party, European Medicines Agency
- 2022–2023 – President, Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology
- Current – Director, MSc Heart Failure; Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Cardiac Failure Review
Recognition
Professor Rosano is internationally recognised for his contributions to cardiovascular medicine and heart failure research. His work has placed him among the most influential scientists globally based on citation impact and scholarly output. He is widely respected for his leadership in European cardiovascular research, education, and regulatory science.
Areas of Speciality
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Metabolism
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
- Heart Disease in Women
- Chronic Coronary Syndromes
- Angina with Normal Coronary Arteries
- Cardiovascular Effects of Sex Hormones
Sources
- https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/people/prof-dr-giuseppe-m-c-rosano/
- https://www.imsogb.org/giuseppe-rosano
- https://profiles.sgul.ac.uk/profiles/giuseppe-rosano
- https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/authors/giuseppe-rosano
- https://esc365.escardio.org/person/225
- https://www.calabriadirettanews.com/2025/10/24/il-cardiologo-calabrese-giuseppe-rosano-confermato-tra-gli-scienziati-piu-influenti-al-mondo
- https://inocainternational.com/professor-giuseppe-rosano/
Media
Giuseppe Rosano, John R Teerlink, Koichiro Kinugawa
Gianluigi Savarese, Alice Cheng, Adeera Levin, et al
Intissar Haddiya, Lars H Lund, Marco Metra, et al
Giuseppe Rosano, Stephen J Greene
Giuseppe Rosano, Lisa Anderson, Antoni Bayés-Genís, et al
Stefan Anker, Giuseppe Rosano, Javier de Juan Bagudá, et al
Muthiah Vaduganathan, Giuseppe Rosano,
Mikhail Kosiborod, Shelley Zieroth, Andrew JS Coats, et al
Biykem Bozkurt, Giuseppe Rosano
John JV McMurray, Yuhui Zhang, Giuseppe Rosano, et al
Giuseppe Rosano, Richard Henry P Tiongco, Rungroj Krittayaphong, et al
Giuseppe Rosano, Mikhail Kosiborod, Biykem Bozkurt
Andrew JS Coats, Giuseppe Rosano
Stefan Anker, Shelley Zieroth, Andrew JS Coats, et al
Shelley Zieroth, Martin R Cowie, Javed Butler, et al
Juan Carlos Kaski, Giuseppe Rosano, Alexander Lyon, et al
Juan Carlos Kaski, Giuseppe Rosano, Theresa A McDonagh, et al
Articles by Giuseppe Rosano, Consultant Cardiologist and Professor of Cardiology (Hon)
Ivan Milinkovic, Marija Polovina, Andrew JS Coats, et al
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2022;8:e17.
Andrew JS Coats, Giuseppe Rosano,
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2019;5(2):68–9.
Giuseppe Rosano, Ilaria Spoletini, Cristiana Vitale, et al
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2019;5(3):130–2.
Andrew JS Coats, Giuseppe Rosano,
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2019;5(3):128–9.
Andrew JS Coats, Giuseppe Rosano,
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2019;5(1):62.
Cristiana Vitale, Ilaria Spoletini, Giuseppe Rosano, et al
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2018;4(1):25–7.
Giuseppe Rosano, Cristiana Vitale,
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2018;4(2):99–103.
Cristiana Vitale, Ilaria Spoletini, Giuseppe Rosano, et al
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2018;4(2):104–6.
Giuseppe Rosano, Cristiana Vitale, Petar M Seferovic, et al
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2017;3(1):52–5.
Ferdinando Iellamo, Karl Werdan, Krzysztof Narkiewicz, et al
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2017;3(1):40–5.
Ivan Milinkovic, Giuseppe Rosano, Yury Lopatin, et al
Citation: Cardiac Failure Review, 2016;2(2):123–9
Giuseppe Rosano, David Quek, Felipe Martínez, et al
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Citation: Cardiac Failure Review 2020;6:e31.
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