The Italian Chemical Society awarded prof. Maurizio Prato the prestigious Raffaele Piria Medal, which is awarded to a scientist who has honored Italian Organic Chemistry and of it represents a continuity in its most distinguished traditions. 

The Medal was awarded to prof. Maurizio Prato for his pioneering vision that has elevated fundamental studies in Organic Synthesis to interdisciplinary frontier research with exceptional scientific impact and great biomedical and technological potential in multiple areas of regenerative medicine and nanomedicine and for the conversion of solar energy with sustainable processes and materials bringing luster to the Italian School of Organic Chemistry and Organic Materials.

Maurizio Prato, National Member of the Academy of the Lincei, former full professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Trieste, is Ikerbasque Research professor at CIC biomaGUNE, in Donostia San Sebastian, Spain. Prof. Prato is known worldwide for his innovative research on carbon-based functional materials for applications in materials science, nanomedicine and catalysis. 

The Raffaele Piria Medal, which will be awarded on monday, august 26, 2024 during the "XXVIII National Congress of the Italian Chemical Society" event in Milan, crowns this prestigious scientific career.

This Medal joins the Ciamician Medal obtained by dr. Giacomo Filippini and the National Award for Best Doctoral Thesis in Organic Chemistry by dr. Beatrice Bartolomei, crowning the success of Prof. Maurizio Prato's research group and the Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences in general.