Stefano Vicini
On November 18, the Accademia delle Scienze di Torino (Academy of Sciences of Turin, Italy) awarded the prestigious Amedeo and Frances Herlitzka Prize for Physiology to Stefano Vicini, Ph.D., a professor in Georgetown University’s Department of Pharmacology and Physiology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience. The award recognizes outstanding achievements in physiological research over the past decade, celebrating scientists who have made groundbreaking advancements in the discipline.
Dr. Vicini, an expert in cellular neurophysiology and the formation of memory in the brain, expressed his gratitude: “It was such a reward for me, as I come from Turin, and the Academy of Sciences is very prestigious.”
Reflecting on his career, Vicini highlighted the collaborative environment at Georgetown. “I am grateful to Georgetown, which allowed me to develop my work, and to all the students, fellows, and faculty who contributed to my efforts,” he said.
“In particular, I would like to thank the former Department of Physiology & Biophysics, which accepted me in their ranks; the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience, where I was a founding member and which laid the foundation of my collaborative research; and the Department of Pharmacology & Physiology, which has provided a conducive environment for the past decade.”
The Amedeo and Frances Herlitzka Prize is named after the renowned physiologist Amedeo Herlitzka, a pioneer of experimental embryology and developmental biology. The award honors his enduring scientific discovery and legacy of innovation.
The Academy of Sciences of Turin interviewed Dr. Vicini about his work. Non-Italian speakers can set the subtitles to translate to English.