Curriculum Vitae

Physician
University Professor
Anatomist

Associate Professor of Human Anatomy
Editor-in-Chief of the Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology (IJAE)
Scientific Director of many Cadaveric Anatomy Courses
Creator and editor of the project ‘Anatomia per Tutti’, for scientific dissemination.

Clinical anatomist and medical educator with over 25 years of academic experience and more than 9,000 hours of cadaveric dissection teaching delivered to medical students, residents, surgeons, and allied health professionals.
Expert in macroscopic, clinical, and topographic anatomy, with a strong focus on hands-on cadaver lab education, surgical anatomy, and imaging–dissection correlation (CT, MRI, ultrasound).

Currently Associate Professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Florence, qualified as Full Professor, and Editor-in-Chief of the Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology.
Recognised for leadership in advanced anatomy education, cadaver-based surgical training, and innovative anatomy dissemination projects at the national and international levels.

CORE EXPERTISE

  • Cadaveric Dissection & Surgical Anatomy
  • Clinical & Topographic Anatomy
  • Anatomy Education for Medicine & Surgery
  • Imaging-Based Anatomy (CT, MRI, Ultrasound integration)
  • Peripheral Nerve & Musculoskeletal Dissection
  • Neurorehabilitation Anatomy
  • Anatomy for Aesthetic & Reconstructive Procedures
  • Academic Leadership & Curriculum Design

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Associate Professor of Human Anatomy
University of Florence – Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (2005–present)

Qualified as Full Professor of Human Anatomy (Italian National Qualification, 2023)
Italian Scientific Disciplinary Sector: Human Anatomy (BIO/12; current classification BIOS-12)

Teaching responsibilities across Medicine & Surgery, Physiotherapy, Sports Sciences, Nursing, Radiology, Obstetrics, and Postgraduate Programs

Contract / Visiting Faculty (selected)
• Humanitas University – Milan
• Vita-Salute San Raffaele University – Milan
• University of Palermo
• University of Camerino
• University of Torino
• Catholic University of Tirana (Albania)

CADAVERIC DISSECTION LEADERSHIP

Scientific Director and Lead Dissector – Advanced Cadaver Labs

• 9,000+ hours of cadaveric dissection teaching
• Full-body dissection: head & neck, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper and lower limbs
• Training delivered to medical students, surgical residents, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists
• Director and faculty member in national and international cadaver labs

Major Programs & Institutions

  • TRECCHI Human Lab  . Cremona
  • ICLO Teaching and Research Center – Verona
  • SIAGASCOT School of Anatomy (Orthopedics & Sports Surgery)
  • Humanitas University & Humanitas Edu
  • San Raffaele University – Milan
  • IPSEN & Galderma educational Anatomy programs
  • International cadaver labs (Italy, Germany, Brazil)

Teaching Approach

Hands-on dissection

  • Clinical and surgical orientation
  • Integration with ultrasound and imaging
  • Focus on anatomical variability and clinical risk zones

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (SUMMARY)

Undergraduate Teaching

  • Medicine & Surgery – Human Anatomy (macroscopic, microscopic, topographic)
  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Sports Sciences & Motor Activities
  • Nursing, Radiology, Obstetrics

Postgraduate & Specialist Training

  • Surgical Anatomy (Thoracic, General, Plastic, Vascular Surgery)
  • Neurorehabilitation & Peripheral Nerve Anatomy
  • Orthopaedics & Sports Surgery
  • Aesthetic and Functional Anatomy

EDITORIAL & SCIENTIFIC ROLES

  • Editor-in-Chief, Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology (IJAE). (2019–present)
  • Peer reviewer for international journals, including:
    Clinical Anatomy, Anatomical Science International, Biomedicines, Antioxidants, Applied Sciences, Journal of Clinical Medicine

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Clinical and surgical relevance of anatomical variants
  • Cadaver-based anatomy education and training models
  • Imaging–dissection correlation in surgical planning
  • Biomechanics and functional anatomy
  • Blood–Brain Barrier morphology and physiology
  • Medical humanities and the history of anatomy

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Fractal Anatomy of Human Organs: A Narrative Review – Clinical Anatomy, 2025
  • Superficial Temporal Artery: Anatomical Variation and Clinical Significance – Journal of Vascular Diseases, 2025
  • Sciatic Nerve Anatomical Variations Acquired During Dissection Classes – Cureus, 2024
  • Upper Eyelid Ptosis During Neuromodulator Injections: Injection & Dissection Study – Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

  • MD, University of Florence – Summa cum laude
  • Postgraduate training in Clinical Anatomy (Padua)
  • Master’s Degree in Online Learning Design & Management
  • Master in Aesthetic Medicine
  • Certified BLS-D Instructor

LANGUAGES

  • Italian: Native
  • English: Advanced (academic & teaching)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Italian Society of Anatomy and Histology (SIAI)
  • SIAGASCOT – Italian Society of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • SIDCO – Italian Society of Dermatologic Surgery

Contact Information
E mail ferdy.paternostro@gmail.com
Cell Whatsapp +39 3475949679

  • Curriculum vitae

Medico
Professore Universitario
Anatomista

Professore Associato Anatomia Umana (BIO 16). Abilitato alla prima fascia PO BIO/16 (da giugno 2023).
Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica della Scuola di Scienze della Salute Umana (DMSC) – Sezione di Anatomia e Istologia – dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze.

Contatti
E mail ferdy.paternostro@gmail.com
Cell, Whatsapp +39 3475949679