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C. Bufarini is a leading figure in the advancement of automated pharmacy practice, with a specialized focus on the robotic compounding of oncology medications. Their research has been instrumental in transforming how hazardous drugs are prepared, shifting the paradigm from manual, high-risk processes to safe, robot-assisted workflows. Bufarini’s major contributions include establishing the first comprehensive recommendations for the global community of APOTECAchemo users, a seminal work that has garnered 25 citations and serves as a practical guide for institutions adopting this technology. They have also critically examined the evolving role of nursing staff in robotized environments, ensuring that human expertise is integrated with automation. With a cumulative impact of over 60 citations, Bufarini’s work is validated through rigorous microbiological testing, confirming that robotic systems can meet stringent ISO and EU GMP standards for sterile compounding. Their foundational partnership with the Loccioni group at the University Hospital of Ancona, beginning in 2005, led to the creation of a fully automated system for cytostatic drugs, a landmark achievement that has set a new standard for patient and healthcare worker safety in hospital pharmacies.