Emma Cacciola, MD, graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Catania in 1982 and received a postgraduate degree in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Catania in 1985 and 1992, respectively. She is an Assistant Professor of Hematology at the University of Catania, Department of Medical, Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies, G.F. Ingrassia. Since 1997, she has taught Hematology at the Medical School, University of Catania. Since 2012, she has acted as Co-Chief of the Hemostasis Unit at the University of Catania. She has also been involved in both basic and clinical research in national and international studies. She is a reviewer for numerous international scientific journals and is a member of a number of national and international societies (SIE, ASH, ISTH, and EHA). Her clinical and research interests include all aspects of the chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms and hemostatic disorders. She is the author of over 290 papers.