World Institute of Pain

Biography – Dr. Giuliano Lo Bianco, MD, PhD, FIPP, EDPM

Dr. Giuliano Lo Bianco is a renowned medical specialist in Anesthesia, Pain Therapy, and percutaneous fluoro/ultrasound-guided interventions. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading national and international experts, demonstrating a deep dedication to both research and advanced clinical practice in pain management.

Since 2020, Dr. Lo Bianco has held a prominent role at Fondazione G. Giglio di Cefalù, where he provides clinical and research services in pain management and neuromodulation, and serves as Head of the Operational Unit for Analgesia and Percutaneous Surgery.

He has shared his expertise through teaching appointments at notable academic institutions, including the University of Palermo (Second-Level Master’s in Pain Therapy) and the University of Pavia (University Master’s in Pain Therapy). Dr. Lo Bianco obtained his Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Catania, focusing on advanced research in Pain Therapy. He further refined his expertise with a Fellowship in Neuromodulation and Pain Medicine at Basildon University Hospital under Prof. Simon Thomson and attained Advanced Pain Training at the Faculty of Pain Medicine, University of London.

Dr. Lo Bianco’s significant professional certifications include the Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice (FIPP)credential from the World Institute of Pain (WIP) (September 2022) and the European Diploma in Pain Medicine (EDPM) from the European Pain Federation (EFIC) (2022). His leadership in the field is exemplified by his role as Director and Organizer of the Mediterranean Pain Forum 2023 and 2024. He also actively contributes to the academic community as a lecturer for the Advanced Algology Foundation ISAL’s Course of Perfection in Algological Sciences and has completed the Biennial Master’s in Pain Medicine at Advanced Algology (2017). In addition, he serves as a reviewer for numerous pain journals.

Currently, Dr. Lo Bianco is a Section Editor for the Journal of Pain Research, overseeing the Pain Education and Early Career Investigators section, reflecting his commitment to fostering the development of emerging professionals in pain medicine.

Dr. Lo Bianco earned his Medical and Surgery degree from the University of Palermo with honors (110/110) and completed his specialization in Anesthesia, Resuscitation, Intensive Care, and Pain Therapy there with top marks (50/50). His dedication to pain medicine, coupled with ongoing research and active leadership roles, continues to advance the field and improve patient well-being worldwide.