Attilio Ceccato

University of Liège

Papers

7

Total Citations

297

H-Index

7

About

Attilio Ceccato is an analytical chemist whose research has made significant contributions to the field of bioanalytical methodology, with a particular focus on the quantitative determination of pharmaceutical compounds and their metabolites in human plasma. His work has pioneered the development and validation of sophisticated chromatographic techniques — including chiral liquid chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry, and automated solid-phase extraction — to achieve precise, sensitive measurements of cardiovascular and analgesic drugs such as tramadol, nifedipine, verapamil, and fenofibric acid. Among his most impactful contributions is his highly cited work on the enantiomeric determination of tramadol and its key metabolite O-desmethyltramadol, which has garnered 82 citations and become a methodological reference for researchers studying chiral pharmacokinetics. His innovative use of automated online sample preparation techniques, including dialysis coupled to HPLC, reflects a sustained commitment to improving analytical efficiency and reproducibility in clinical and pharmacological research. Ceccato's body of work, accumulating nearly 300 citations across seven landmark publications, has meaningfully advanced the standards of drug monitoring and stereoselective analysis, providing essential tools for both pharmaceutical development and individualized patient therapy.

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7
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7
Papers
297
Total Citations
42
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Enantiomeric determination of tramadol and its main metabolite O-desmethyltramadol in human plasma by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
82 citations · 2000
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2000 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 13
🏛 Institutions: University of Liège

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