Dr. Francesco Pio Papa

Specialista in Radiodiagnostica

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

January 2021- January 2025
Specialization in Diagnostic Radiology

70 cum laude\70
Radiology residency program at University of Turin, Turin, Italy

MR: oncological imaging (bone neoplasm, soft tissues cancers, muscle injuries, prostatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma); cardiac imaging (cardiomyopathies, ischemic pathology, stress imaging)
CT: oncological imaging (lung cancer, colon cancer, pelvic masses); cardiac imaging (coronary arteries disease, stress imaging) and vascular imaging (aneurysm follow up, EVAR, TEVAR follow up); transplant survivor follow up (heart, liver, lung and kidney transplant patient), polytrauma
US: evaluation of lymph node station, abdominal disease, muscle injuries, musculoskeletal ultrasound intervention
Musculoskeletal ultrasound guided procedures (knee and hip viscosupplementation, soft tissue biopsies

Nov 2013 – Jul 2019
Degree in Medicine and Surgery

110 cum laude\110
Thesis title: Role of Omalizumab in Chronic Orticaria – Supervisor: Caiaffa Maria Filomena

Sep 2008 – Jul 2013
Secondary School Diploma in Classical Studies

persorso professionale

CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 2021 – Jul 2022
ASL CITTÀ DI TORINO – Primary Care
400 + hours in Primary Care

ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE

Aug 2023
Focused trainee on Pediatric Imaging
OIRM Regina Margherita Hospital, Torino
Oncological CT and MRI, screening US hip, cranial and brain

Nov 2022 – May 2023
Focused trainee on Musculoskeletal Imaging
CTO Centro Traumatologico Ortopedico, Torino
Oncological CT and MRI, polytrauma, musculoskeletal imaging

Jun 2022
Thesis support and assistance for medical and surgical undergraduates
Support during the scientific research phase, choice of segmentation software and subsequent radiological evaluation of images specific to the thesis topic

ABROAD EXPERIENCE

May 2024 – Nov 2024
Erasmus project – learning mobility – One Year Abroad
Università degli studi di Foggia, Foggia, Italia – Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife, Spain
Undergraduate mobility experience abroad completed with maximum credits available

PERSONAL SKILLS

Medical skills

Statistics and Data Analysis: I have experience in statistics and data analysis through research projects at my institute in Turin (SPSS v 27)
Problem-Solving Skills: Automating processes not only saves time but also enhances focus.
Adaptability and Flexibility: Being exposed to different work environments has helped me improve my flexibility, which is closely related to teamwork skills.
In-Depth Knowledge of DICOM Viewer: I have knowledge of DICOM viewers such as RadiAnt and OsiriX, and I constantly explore all their possible features.
Proficiency in 3D Slicer and radiomic features extraction
use of Office platform: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, use of main bibliographic database Pubmed;
Intermediate knowledge of AI (machine learning) applied to imaging

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Written Publications
Tore D et al. Cardiac magnetic resonance of hypertrophic heart phenotype: A review.
Heliyon. 2023 Jun 19;9(6):e17336. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17336. PMID: 37441401;
PMCID: PMC10333467.

Gatti, M., Santonocito, A., Papa, F.P. et al. Role of cardiac magnetic resonance in stratifying arrhythmogenic risk in mitral valve prolapse patients: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Eur Radiol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-024-10815-3
Book Chapter, Robba, T., Pozza, S., & Papa, F. P. “Temporomandibular Joint.” In Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Text-Atlas Abdomen and MSK. Poletto Editore, 2024. ISBN: 9791281372016.
Case Report, Papa, F. P., Mastrantuono, D., Martorano, D., Desi, G., & Robba, T. “Inverted chest wall hernia mimicking metastasis.” Eurorad, 2024. DOI: 10.35100/eurorad/case.18741. Available at: https://www.eurorad.org/case/18741. ISSN: 1563-4086.
Book Chapter: Papa F, Santonocito A, Gatti M, Riccardo M,; A Practical Guide to Advanced Diffusion MRI; chapter “DWI outside the brain ”, Print ISBN 978-3-031-70336-2
Case report: Multisystem imaging manifestations of phenol toxicity, Papa F, Pautasso P, Arabia F, Guerriero F, Robba Tiziana, EuroRad, 10.35100/eurorad/case.18796

Scientific Presentations

Prognostic role of epicardial adipose tissue quantified with cardiac magnetic resonance in patients undergoing cryoablation for atrial fibrillation. F. Giorgino, D. Tore, M. Gatti, F. P. Papa, F. Menchini, M. Anselmino, H. Xhakupi, R. Faletti, P. Fonio; Turin/IT
The role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging with late gadolinium enhancement in predicting arrhythmic risk in mitral valve prolapse: a systematic review and metaanalysis A. Santonocito, F. P. Papa, D. Tore, M. Visciano, K. Rocco, S. Salto, F. Ullo, R. Faletti, M. Gatti; Turin/IT
Use of whole-body magnetic resonance and FIT 3D body scanner in the study of fat and muscle mass, Oral Presentation, ECR 2023, Vienna

Professional Memberships
Società Italiana di Radiologia Medica e Interventistica (SIRM) 2021- 2024
European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology 2023, 2024
European Society of Radiology 2023, 2024