Home  /  News  /  Grants and Awards  /  Surgery professor of surgery and urology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has been awarded the Knight of the Order of Star of Italy by the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic which dates to the 12th and 13th centuries was reinstated in 1951 as the Order of Merit by the Italian Parliament to be awarded to individuals who aided Italy’s reconstruction after World War II In 2011 the order was reformed to award the preservation and promotion of national prestige abroad promoting friendly relations and co-operation with other countries and ties with Italy “It is a great honor for me to be recognized with this title that I accept on behalf of the hundreds of Italians around the world,” Dr The Order rewards merit in various fields from the sciences to the arts with my gratitude extending to everybody at the University of Miami along with those who impact my life and medical career.” who is also the Brandon and Kyle Simonsen Endowed Chair in Transplantation Surgery chief medical and academic officer of the Miami Transplant Institute and director of the Adult and Pediatric Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation has contributed positively to the image of Italy in the United States along with the international transplant and oncology community Ciancio’s contributions to his field highlights the type of world-class talent the University of Miami draws to our community,” said University of Miami President Julio Frenk went on to earn his undergraduate and medical degrees from the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas Shortly after completing his medical degree where the early part of his career was spent in the Veterans Administration Medical Center followed by residencies in the Miller School Ciancio’s career then led him to various leadership appointments in urology and surgery at the Miller School and Jackson Memorial Medical Center serving as professor Ciancio is the author and co-author of various medical publications while being a pioneer in developing multiple novel surgical techniques dealing with complicated renal Ciancio continues to be among the top leaders in his field while serving as a perfect example of what residents from the Miller School are capable of doing,” said Henri R dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School of Medicine “Congratulations to him in this distinguishing honor a reflection of his worldwide impact in medicine.” Ciancio’s influence can be seen in the Miami area and internationally as he is considered one of the world’s leading surgeons in transplantation leading him to establish transplant programs in Latin America and the Caribbean where he performed the first kidney transplant He is also well known for developing multiple surgical techniques in urologic oncology One of these techniques made it possible to remove large renal tumors with extension into the inferior vena cava— a method now used by surgeons worldwide who has brought urological surgery of complex renal tumors extending into the vena cava and heart to the next level,” said Tomas A DeWitt Daughtry Endowed Chair in CT surgery at the Miller School “He is a great caring teacher and role model which is why no one is more deserved than Ciancio to receive this award representing his native country The Knight of the Order of Star of Italy award is one of many recognitions given to Dr including Teacher of the Year multiple times he has been given the Honorary Citizen National Award in Salerno the Honor and Merit Award by the Haiti Transplant Foundation an award of support in the field of transplantation by the Argentinian Minister of Health Spirit Award for his contributions in health care to the African American community in the U.S The honor is the third election to a European Royal Scociety for the distinguished professor of biochemistry and molecular biology A multidisciplinary team of Miller School of Medicine researchers will explore four approaches to treating Alzheimer’s disease Sylvester researchers will explore a new way to treat one of the deadliest tumor types Copyright © 2025 University of Miami Health System More than 1,000 years before Mount Vesuvius erupted destroying the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 C.E. another eruption caused the residents of villages on the Italian coast to run for their lives Their footprints were preserved in the pyroclastic deposits for millennia according to the Superintendence of Archaeology were revealed during construction work on a gas pipeline near Vesuvius archaeologists have been conducting excavations alongside construction work to update a gas pipeline The pipeline runs past the Nocera Superiore and Castel San Giorgio municipalities in the southeast of Naples The project has led to the discovery of treasures dating from the Bronze Age (3300 B.C.E to 1200 B.C.E.) to Late Antiquity (the 3rd to 7th centuries C.E.) The most interesting find was footprints next to a stream dating back to the Bronze Age The tracks were made as people and animals tried to flee from an earlier eruption of Mount Vesuvius including the remnants of huts from the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age Miniature ceramics and pottery crafted by local individuals from the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C.E Sign up for Chip Chick’s newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox. two large complexes were built in the area they might have been meant for agricultural production The archaeologists also reconstructed the ancient road system that was once part of the region and they ranged from simple dust paths to more complex routes that contained grooves from wagon wheels They helped shape life in the city for centuries the archaeologists found multiple groups of burials Some of them date to the Roman era and Late Antiquity They were covered in stone slabs with engravings and mostly held the remains of children Another burial contained a coffin that likely belonged to an individual of high status the research team uncovered longhouses from Late Antiquity that were constructed in a similar way to prehistoric dwellings “This return to housing patterns of the past testifies to human communities’ ability to adapt in the face of transformations,” wrote the researchers Mount Vesuvius is famous for its eruption in 79 A.D. blanketing the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash it was revealed that victims of the eruption had died when the extreme heat caused their blood to boil and their heads to explode While the eruption from 1,000 years before is lesser known it still must have struck terror into the hearts of the residents More About:News LBV Magazine English Edition During improvement works on the Diramazione Nocera-Cava dei Tirreni gas pipeline in the municipalities of Nocera Superiore and Castel San Giorgio (province of Salerno an impressive archaeological legacy has come to light spanning from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity the result of meticulous research conducted over two years have been made possible through the collaboration between the company SoGEArch srls the Archaeological Superintendency of Salerno and Avellino Among the most striking discoveries are human and animal footprints from the Bronze Age near the Casarzano stream preserved in the pyroclastic deposits from eruptions of the Somma-Vesuvius tell the dramatic story of the terrified inhabitants fleeing the volcano’s violence the investigations revealed the existence of an ancient settlement dating back to the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age (1200/1150–900 BCE) From the Hellenistic period (3rd–2nd centuries BCE) an extra-urban sanctuary near Nuceria Alfaterna was uncovered Among the recovered objects were miniaturized ceramics the area hosted two monumental complexes identified as rustic villas dedicated to agricultural production The identification of plow marks at various points on the site evidences intense agricultural activity which was the foundation of the local economy These villas functioned not only as production centers but also as integral parts of an extensive regional trade network A notable aspect of the research is the reconstruction of the road network connecting Nuceria to its surroundings ranging from simple compacted earth tracks to more elaborate ones with cartwheel marks The transition from the Roman period to Late Antiquity is reflected in a set of tombs found in the area lined and covered with tuff slabs decorated with engravings primarily contained the remains of children accompanied by simple grave goods a Roman rustic villa was repurposed as a cemetery demonstrating the adaptation of structures for new uses a monumental sepulcher with a sarcophagus stands out likely belonging to a high-ranking individual along with an adjacent underground structure that may have been a martyrium a place of worship dedicated to Christian martyrs the area was inhabited by communities that built large huts reminiscent of protohistoric dwellings likely influenced by socio-economic changes reflects the resilience and adaptability of these communities to historical transformations The collection of findings demonstrates the continuous use of the territory over millennia from the earliest human footprints to the societal adaptations in Late Antiquity Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Salerno e Avellino Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email The Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens housed a colossal statue made of gold and ivory carved by the famous sculptor Phidias in 438 BC Two thousand years before the Inca Empire extended its dominion over the Andes a much less known yet culturally influential society—known as the Chavín Phenomenon—had already developed numerous artistic expressions,… while the Byzantine Empire was mired in a succession crisis sought to take advantage and launched his conquest Archaeologists from universities 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monthly subscription and receive exclusive content Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Salerno e AvellinoFootprints left by people fleeing an eruption of Mount Vesuvius during the Bronze Age In 79 C.E., Mount Vesuvius erupted in southern Italy, burying the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum — and everyone within them — in ash when Bronze Age villages still dotted the Italian coast another eruption caused the area’s inhabitants to flee and their footprints were preserved in the pyroclastic deposits for millennia archaeological excavations conducted alongside construction work on a gas pipeline near Vesuvius revealed these footprints — along with other priceless historical artifacts spanning thousands of years these findings are providing a vivid snapshot of ancient life in the region archaeologists have been carrying out excavations alongside construction work to update a gas pipeline that runs past the municipalities of Nocera Superiore and Castel San Giorgio southeast of Naples This project has unveiled historical treasures dating from the Bronze Age (3300 B.C.E to 1200 B.C.E.) to Late Antiquity (the third through seventh centuries C.E.) Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Salerno e AvellinoThe footprints were preserved for millennia by pyroclastic deposits Terrified townsfolk and animals alike left behind footprints as they rushed away from the deadly volcano But their tracks aren’t the only thing archaeologists found in the region researchers also discovered a trove of historical treasures spanning thousands of years such as the remains of huts from the late Bronze Age and early Iron Age From the third and second centuries B.C.E. they uncovered miniature ceramics and pottery crafted by local inhabitants Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Salerno e AvellinoCeramics created between the third and second centuries B.C.E two large complexes were constructed in the area They may have been rustic villas dedicated to agricultural production Archaeologists also reconstructed the ancient road system that ran through the region They identified at least 40 streets ranging from simple dust paths to more complex constructions complete with grooves from wagon wheels Researchers say this network reveals “a world of connections that have shaped city life over the centuries.” archaeologists identified several groups of burials dating to the Roman era and Late Antiquity were covered in engraved stone slabs and mainly held the remains of children contained a sarcophagus that likely belonged to a high-ranking citizen Soprintendenza Archeologia Belle Arti e Paesaggio di Salerno e AvellinoArchaeologists uncovered several burials from various time periods researchers found longhouses built with construction designs similar to prehistoric dwellings testifies to human communities’ ability to adapt in the face of transformations,” researchers wrote After reading about the Bronze Age footprints found near Mount Vesuvius, learn how attacks from the mysterious Sea Peoples led to the collapse of the Bronze Age. Then, view unbelievable before and after photos of the Mount St. Helens eruption in 1980 and website in this browser for the next time I comment By submitting this form you agree that this site stores and manages your data You also agree to our privacy policy and to receive emails according to the preferences you have expressed Remember that you can unsubscribe or change these at any time ‘Bel Espoir’ set sail in March 2025 from Barcelona (Spain) and will continue its voyage until October Its route will link five shores of the Mediterranean eight groups of twenty-five young people of various nationalities cultures and religions that share a common desire to build a better world They will live together and get to know each other Among them are traveling twenty Living Peace ambassadors and other young people from the Focolare Movement She is involved in the MediterraNEW project which works for the education of young people predominately migrants in the Mediterranean Patricia and their two children are an Argentinian family the Latin-American branch of the university institute that is based in the international little town of Loppiano (Italy) they began to research their roots among the indigenous peoples and this gave rise to a strong commitment in intercultural dialogue The 2025 edition of the traditional youth festival in the Focolare citadel If you would like more information or to get in touch with us By submitting this form you agree that this site saves and manages your data