Claudio Tiribelli

Claudio Tiribelli (born 6 October 1946) is an Italian hepatologist best known for his studies on bilirubin and Kernicterus, a bilirubin-induced neurological condition.

In Argentina he collaborated in the creation of the CAIC – Italian  Argentinian Center for Cryobiology, the study of cryopreservation of cells and organs for medical purposes and for transplants.

In 2017 was awarded of the prestigious Leloir Prize, conferred to foreign experts who contributed to the enrichment of international cooperation with Argentina.

Early detection of harmful bilirubin levels would prevent neonatal jaundice and allow the newborns to receive timely and proper treatment.

Together with his longstanding research associate Stefano Bellentani, he designed and performed the Dionysus Study,[3][4] the first project exploring the prevalence and incidence of liver diseases in the general population.