Alessandro Pecchi is a medical doctor (MD, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, July 2026) with a strong research interest in cardiovascular medicine. During his training in the Cardiology Department's Echocardiography Unit, he investigated the prognostic role of S' and TAPSE parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis. His thesis work further explored the cardiovascular and metabolic implications in patients living with HIV, with particular focus on the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in reducing cardiometabolic risk. His broader background spans clinical and research experience across infectious disease, orthopaedics, emergency medicine, and cellular biology, reflecting a versatile and multidisciplinary approach to medicine. He is open to research collaborations in the field of cardiovascular medicine.