Dr. Beatrice Frigerio, Sci Biol, PhD is researcher in the Laboratory for the Study of Arterial Morphology and Function of Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Milan. She has expertise in the field of non-invasive ultrasound diagnostic techniques, aimed at the evaluation of both morphological and functional characteristics of the arterial wall. Her research interests include pathophysiology of atherosclerotic disease, vascular ultrasound and vascular functionality. She is or has been involved in multicenter studies (e.g. the IMPROVE STUDY). She is author of 29 publications on international journals.