Researcher for the scientific activities of the Unit of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, (NICU) Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy. In particular Dr. Garofoli deals with research in neonatal nutrition in term and preterm newborns, congenital infectious diseases, sepsis, immunology, and cardiology of newborns, as well as translational research in the pathogenesis of neonatal diseases characterized by endothelial dysfunction. Dr. Garofoli is also involved in performing diagnostic tests for the activity of polymorphonuclear cells and is accountable for the Unit's relationship to the Ethical Committee and clinical trials critical design and conceptualization. Dr. Garofoli is also a tutor for medical students.