Prof. Roberto Ferrari currently holds the position of Emeritus Professor at the University of Ferrara, and Scientific Director of Medical Trial Analysis.

Prof. Ferrari has served as the Director of the Cardiovascular Centre of the University of Ferrara, the Director of Cardiology at the St. Anna University Hospital of Ferrara, and the Director of the Centre of Cardiovascular Research "S. Maugeri". Prof. Ferrari is past President of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Prof Ferrari has contributed scientific findings targeted at characterizing the molecular mechanisms of the ischemic and failing myocardium, to improve the clinical treatment of myocardial ischemia and heart failure, while placing a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative studies.

Prof. Roberto Ferrari has received financial support/sponsorship for research support, consultation, or speaker fees from the following companies: