is the Director of the Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology at the University of Milan and Director of the Psychoncology Division at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO).

She is Full Professor of General Psychology at the University of Milan, and the Coordinator of Doctorate FOLSATEC at the European School of Molecular Medicine. She is also the Coordinator of Psychology training and development at LILT.

She is member of various prestigious academic associations.

Her research activities are almost entirely conducted at the IEO, at both national and international level.

Her research activities especially focus on cognitive processes, decision-making and error prevention. With particular attention to the medical field, medical humanities, health and centrality of patient.