Gian Franco Gensini

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

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Gian Franco Gensini is a pioneering figure in interventional cardiology and the application of advanced radiotherapy to cardiac malignancies. His research bridges cardiology and oncology, with key contributions to stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for treating primary and secondary cardiac tumors. In his landmark 2015 study, "Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy with Cyberknife for Cardiac Malignancies," Gensini demonstrated how SBRT can safely deliver focused, high-dose radiation to cardiac lesions—a feat traditionally limited by radiobiological and technical constraints. This work, cited 23 times, has opened new therapeutic avenues for patients with inoperable cardiac tumors. Beyond this, Gensini has profoundly influenced cardiovascular medicine through his leadership in clinical trials and guidelines, particularly on antiplatelet therapy and coronary revascularization. With over 30,000 citations across his career, his research has shaped global practices in managing acute coronary syndromes and preventing stent thrombosis. A prolific mentor and former director of the University of Florence’s Department of Heart and Vessels, Gensini’s legacy lies in his relentless pursuit of safer, more effective treatments for the heart’s most challenging conditions.