Monica Salerno is an Associate Professor of Forensic Medicine at the Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies "G.F. Ingrassia", University of Catania, Italy. She obtained her Ph.D. in the methodological approach to forensic and surgeries sciences at the University of Bari. Her research activity is focused on forensic pathology and histopathological science, autoptic techniques, forensic toxicology, forensic genetics, medical professional liability, clinical governance and risk management, bioethics, compensation for personal injury, vaccination issues, and professional diseases.