Dr. Massimo Baudo successfully concluded his Cardiac Surgery residency at the Spedali Civili di Brescia in Italy. During this program, he undertook rotations across leading certified Italian hospitals, affording him comprehensive exposure to the entire spectrum of cardiac surgery, ranging from CABG to heart transplants. His academic pursuits led him to KU Leuven, where he conducted an in-depth exploration of the field of cardiogenic shock and temporary mechanical circulatory support (tMCS) for his thesis. This research, at one of Europe’s premier institutions, provided him with valuable insights into this field. Presently, he is engaged as a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Cardiac Surgery Research, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, in Pennsylvania, USA. In this role, he is actively contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives, further enriching his knowledge and skills in cardiac surgery.