Emanuele Cozzi

Emanuele Cozzi is an immunologist specializing in transplantation, affiliated with the Istituto superiore di Sanità in Italy and the National Transplant Center. He has been a key figure in the discussion surrounding xenotransplantation, emphasizing the physiological incompatibilities between pigs and humans, particularly regarding liver transplants. Cozzi's insights into the current state of xenotransplantation highlight the challenges and potential of using genetically modified pig organs as a temporary solution for patients awaiting human organ transplants.