Vito Fichera, M.D.
Hamburg,HH
Summary
Medical Doctor specialized in Pediatrics, with a solid knowledge in the different fields of general Pediatrics, specialized into the Emergency Medicine, working in the clinical research in the field of rare disease.
Eager to work and contribute to team success through hard work, strategic thinking, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Highly Motivated motivated to learn and grow in each new challenge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Project Leader
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI Spa
Hamburg, HH
09.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of clinical trials.
- Developed project timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies throughout project lifecycle.
- Oversaw data collection processes, guaranteeing compliance with industry standards and protocols.
- Analyzed trial results, providing strategic insights for future clinical development initiatives.
Clinical Research Physician
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI Spa
Hamburg, HH
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Conducted clinical trials to assess safety and efficacy of new therapeutic agents.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement study protocols.
- Analyzed data from clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided medical expertise during investigator meetings and site evaluations.
Pediatric Medical Doctor
Emergency Department, A.O.U. Meyer
Florence
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Responsible of clinical management of both emergency and non emergency/primary cases in a tertiary level/university facility in the Emergency Department
- As a member of a cross-functional team, optimized communication and operational procedures for critical and daily situations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate and detailed summaries and other medical documentation.
- Trained and mentored residents in Pediatrics
Residency in Pediatrics
Università degli studi di Firenze - A.O.U. Meyer
Florence
11.2016 - 11.2020
- During the last two years i have focused on Emergency Medicine, in particular in the field of respiratory failure.
- I have conducted as Thesis a retrospective study on how the Respiratory Failures was managed (focusing on oxygen delivery system). In collaboration with the Anesthetists and Emergency doctors we have: identified the research question/objective, developed and designed the research protocol and conducted the study. Starting from the data analysis we have also designed an observational study protocol to improve the management of the Respiratory Failures in the hospital and started the data collection.
- The Thesis team work has also conducted online video training and course for the Hospital doctors and nurses to spread the protocol and improve the current management, in which i have been in the teaching group.
Education
M.D. - Pediatrics
Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
Firenze11.2020
M.D. - Medicine
Università Degli Studi Di Catania
Catania10.2014
Skills
- Ability to cooperate and share clinical and scientific knowledge with cross- functional teams
- Active listening to patients’ needs
- Strong organizational and time-management skills along with the ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
- Knowledge of basics of clinical trials (design, conduction, results interpretation and dissemination) and evidence synthesis
- Medical writing skills complemented by analytical mindset
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Selected Courses
30.07.2017 "Pears Provider" Università degli studi di Firenze, A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
20.02.2018 "BLS-D SIMEUP for Healthcare workers" Università degli studi di Firenze, A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
08.11.2018 “Neonatal reanimation advanced corse”. Società Italiana di Neonatologia, A.O.U. Careggi , Florence, Italy
14.11.2018 - 16.11.2018 "Breastfeeding promotion in a baby friendly Hospital - UNICEF/OMS Course" A.O.U. Careggi, Florence, Italy
15.01.2019 - 16.91.2019 "European Pediatric Advanced Life Support, corso IRC". A.O.U Meyer. Florence Italy
10.09.2019 - 14.09.2019 "Pediatric Simulation Games 3.0" Latina, Italy
21.10.2019 - 23.10.2019 "Individualized cares to support the growing: advanced care course". A.O.U. Careggi, Florence, Italy
28.05.2019 - 29.05.2019 Toxicological emergency in children. A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
02.01.2020 - 02.10.2020 Practical school in sonography. Ospedale Sant’Orsola di Bologna, SIUMB, Bologna, Italy
13.01.2020 - 11.11.2020 FAD corse “advanced online formation in pediatric neurology” S.I.N.P
02.03.2021 - 03.03.2021 Procedural sedation and analgesia, A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
09.11.2020 - 29.11.2020 "COVID-19 multidisciplinary formation course" online course, istituto nazionale malattie infettive L. Spallanzani
18.10.2021 - 20.10.2021 "Pediatric Trauma Management" A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
16.04.2021 Sedation with N2O, A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
01.2022 "Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Johns Hopkins University, provided by Coursera
Pubblications
Lomoro P, Simonetti I, Nanni A, Cassone R, Vinci G, Fichera V, et al. Musculoskeletal hydatid disease: report of a rare case with primary and exclusive localization in right hemi-pelvis and femur. J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2018;32(6 Suppl. 1):83–7. PMID:30644287
Lomoro P, Simonetti I, Vinci G, Fichera V, Prevedoni Gorone MS. Pancake kidney, a rare and often misdiagnosed malformation: a case report and radiological differential diagnosis. J Ultrasound. 2019;22(2):207–13.
Lomoro P, Simonetti I, Vinci G, Fichera V, Tarotto L, Trovato P, et al. Secondary aneurysmal bone cyst in Langerhans cell histiocytosis: Case report, literature review. Eur J Radiol Open. 2019;6:97–100.
Van de Maat J, van de Voort E, Mintegi S, Gervaix A, Nieboer D, Moll H, Oostenbrink R; Research in European Pediatric Emergency Medicine study. Antibiotic prescription for febrile children in European emergency departments: a cross-sectional, observational study. Lancet Infect. Dis. 2019 Apr;19(4):382-391. Epub 2019 Feb 28 - collaborator
Lomoro P, Citterio A, Nanni A, Simonetti I, Fichera V, Prevedoni Gorone MS. Acute acalculous cholecystitis due to hepatitis A infection in a child: report of an unusual complication. EURORAD. 2019. ISSN:1563-4086
S. Masi et all. Primo soccorso per neonati e bambini. Giunti editore. Via Bolognese 165 Firenze, FI, 2020, co-writer in 6 chapters
P. Lomoro · I. Simonetti · A. L. Nanni · G. Corsani · G. Togni · V. Fichera · F. Verde · M. Formica · P. Trovato · G. Vallone · M. S. Prevedoni Gorone. Imaging of head and neck lipoblastoma: case report and systematic review. J Ultrasound (2020).
Congresses
20.11.2015 - 21.11.2015 20° Convegno pediatrico, Florence, Italy
12.12.2015 "15° convegno di nefro-urologia pediatrica", A.O.U. Meyer, Florence, Italy
12.02.2016 - 13.02.2016 "Gastroped", Florence, Italy
10.02.2017 - 11.02.2017 "Gastroped", Florence, Italy
21.09.2018 - 22.09.2018 Speaker at the national congress "Le nuove Giornate Perugine di Pediatria", Perugia, Italy
Timeline
Clinical Project Leader
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI Spa
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Research Physician
CHIESI FARMACEUTICI Spa
10.2022 - 09.2025
Pediatric Medical Doctor
Emergency Department, A.O.U. Meyer
12.2020 - 11.2021
Residency in Pediatrics
Università degli studi di Firenze - A.O.U. Meyer
11.2016 - 11.2020
M.D. - Pediatrics
Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
M.D. - Medicine
Università Degli Studi Di Catania