Vittorio Albergamo

Vittorio Albergamo is an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, known for his research on the health impacts of environmental pollutants. Recently, he contributed to a groundbreaking study revealing the presence of microplastics in prostate cancer tumors, marking the first direct evidence linking these pollutants to cancer. Albergamo emphasizes the need for stricter regulatory measures to limit public exposure to microplastics, which are prevalent in the environment.