Prof. Dr. Marco Anile is an academic with a strong background in thoracic surgery. He completed a PhD in cardio-angio-thoracic physiopathology and was appointed Assistant Professor in 2009; he is currently Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons and has been an invited lecturer at a number of national and international congresses. Dr. Anile is an editorial board member or reviewer for various scientific journals. He has authored more than 100 scientific papers and several book chapters. His research interests include thymoma, thymic carcinoma, thoracic surgery, lung cancer, mesothelioma pleural effusions, chest oncology, respiratory insufficiency, lung transplantation, etc.