Antonella Polimeni

Antonella Polimeni Overview

Antonella Polimeni, serving as the Rector of Sapienza since December 2020. Born in Rome in 1962, she holds a deep-rooted association with the institution where she studied, Sapienza University. With her professional journey deeply intertwined with Sapienza, Polimeni is a full professor specializing in Med/28 Dental Diseases, a sector of scientific-disciplinary significance. Having been part of the Italian Association of Medical Doctors since 1988, her expertise is apparent in her extensive body of work. Throughout her tenure at Sapienza, Polimeni has undertaken various significant roles. Notably, she held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry from 2018 to 2021. Her influence extended to pivotal academic leadership positions, including coordinating the PhD in Skeletal and Orofacial Diseases and the Specialisation School in Paediatric Dentistry. She has been at the helm of innovative academic initiatives, directing the Interfaculty Advanced Professional C