The Rector Prof. Massimo Midiri has given the Award of “Benemerito” of the University of Palermo to Prof. Michael Roden during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 CEDA Congress in the presence of many academic and scientific authorities.
The laudatory speech for the Award was held by Prof. Manfredi Rizzo, who highlighted that
“Prof. Michael Roden is one of the world’s best-known and most prestigious experts on diabetes and the prevention of its complications, and he has particularly distinguished himself in the academic and scientific fields worldwide. Prof. Roden’s clinical and research activities have substantially advanced our knowledge on diabetes and related complications, improving both prevention and treatment. Furthermore, his constant coordination activity to promote scientific societies and study groups at the international level has contributed significantly to an improvement in the clinical and scientific approach to support people with diabetes at a global level.”
Prof. Roden was then asked to give a speech, and he has shown not only his scientific excellence but also valuable skills in speaking in Italian!
Prof. Dr. Manfredi Rizzo
