Career
About Prof. Vincenzo Castronovo
Prof. Vincenzo Castronovo is a doctor of medicine, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, breast and cancer specialist. He also holds a doctorate in experimental biomedical sciences and is an honorary professor.
He has devoted his career to cancer research, to understanding the biological mechanisms of chronic disease, and to the transmission of knowledge. His approach is grounded in integrative medicine, combining scientific rigor, a functional approach, and prevention.
“Because we can only act on what we know and understand”
Career & distinctions
- Doctor of Medicine, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Breast and Cancer Specialist
- Doctor of Experimental Biomedical Sciences
- Honorary Professor, University of Liège
- Chair of Biology, Faculty of Medicine (1998 to 2020)
- Member of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
- Cavaliere of the Italian Republic
- Founder of DU MAPS, Université Paris Descartes
- More than 300 scientific articles and books
- More than 20 national and international awards
Milestones
1987
A five-year stay at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda (Maryland, USA).
1992
Founding of the Metastasis Research Laboratory at the University of Liège.
1995
Founding of NutriHealth and development of the first training programs in nutritional and functional medicine in Europe and the United States.
1998
Appointed to the Chair of Biology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Liège.
2000
Appointed Director of the Experimental Cancer Center at the University of Liège.
2017
Founding of the DU MAPS university diploma (Micronutrition, Nutrition, Prevention and Health) at Université Paris Descartes.
2021
NutriHealth becomes NutriHealth By Vincenzo Castronovo, devoted exclusively to training healthcare professionals.
2026
Launch of the Mitochondrial Academy, a training platform specialized in mitochondrial medicine, open to both professionals and the general public.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Prof. Vincenzo Castronovo?
- Doctor of medicine, specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, breast and cancer specialist, doctor of experimental biomedical sciences, and honorary professor at the University of Liège. He founded NutriHealth (1995), DU MAPS (2017), and the Mitochondrial Academy (2026).
- What is mitochondrial medicine?
- An approach that places the proper functioning of mitochondria, the energy powerhouses of our cells, at the heart of the prevention and management of chronic disease.
- How can I invite Prof. Castronovo to speak?
- For a conference, a webinar, or an interview, use the form on the Consultancy page or write to contact@vincenzo-castronovo.com.
- Where can I train in nutritional and functional medicine?
- Through the NutriHealth training program (healthcare professionals), DU MAPS (university diploma), and the Mitochondrial Academy (mitochondrial health, for professionals and the general public).