BIOMEDICAL CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF ROME: PROFESSOR ROCCO PAPALIA APPOINTED NEW RECTOR FROM NOVEMBER 1ST

A career built at the University, spanning research, training, and clinical practice. Over 300 publications, international awards, and European projects.

Rome, June 24 2025 – The Board of Directors of theCampus Bio-Medico University From Rome (UCBM) he named the Prof. Rocco Papalia new Rector of the University. Prof. Papalia will officially take office on 1 November 2025, taking over from Prof. Eugenio Guglielmelli, who will continue to carry out his duties until October 31, 2025, the end date of his three-year mandate. 

The appointment of Prof. Papalia as Rector of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma It represents the natural culmination of a career developed within the University. This transition reaffirms the University's continuity and consistency with its founding mission, which for thirty years has integrated scientific research, excellent teaching, and clinical practice, always placing the individual at the center.  

Among the first graduates of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, the professor. Rocco Papalia He has built a solid and authentic relationship with the University that has lasted over 25 years. He graduated with honors in Medicine and Surgery in 2001 and continued his training in the same academic environment, obtaining the Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ph.D and a Master in Healthcare EntrepreneurshipA journey that demonstrates a deep and ongoing bond with the institution, founded on shared values and a common vision. 

With a solid, broad and qualified clinical experience as an orthopedic surgeon and traumatologist, Prof. Papalia has progressively taken on roles of increasing responsibility, demonstrating an institutional trust consolidated over time: in 2015 he was appointed Director of the School of Specialization in Orthopedics and Traumatology; from 2016 runs theComplex Operating Unit of Orthopedics and Traumatology and the relative Research Units; from 2022 is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Policlinico Universitario Foundation; and from 2023 is the Scientific Director of training activities of the Simulation Center. 

On the scientific level, Prof. Papalia boasts over 300 publications, numerous contributions in international volumes and participation as a speaker in conferences of global importance. He has held the role of Principal Investigator and clinical manager in several national and international research projects admitted to funding on the basis of competitive calls.  

Recognized by the scientific community for his contribution to orthopedics, he has received numerous Academic Awards e international scientific awards and has carried out Fellowship in centers of excellence in Europe, South America and the United States. He holds various scientific coordination roles in national and international Societies and journals in the sector, including vice president of the Italian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology and Editor in Chief of the journal JOINTS. 

"Professor Papalia's story is one of extraordinary continuity and authentic belonging to the founding values of the University.,” he saidchiarato the eng. Carlo Tosti, President of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. "His deep knowledge of our reality, combined with a broad and international scientific vision, represents the guarantee of a path consistent with the identity and mission of the University.. " 

Commenting on the appointment, Prof. Rocco Papalia he wanted to express his commitment with these words: "Take the lead of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma This is a great honor and responsibility for me, one I embrace with a profound sense of belonging and commitment. After an entire academic, clinical, and scientific career within this institution, I am preparing to serve the University by making my experience available to promote its growth and consolidate its role nationally and internationally, in full continuity with the founding values that have always inspired its mission. 

At the end of its mandate, the University expresses deep gratitude to Prof. Eugenio Guglielmelli for the constant commitment with which he has led the University in these three years of activity.