The PhD Board is composed by professor and researchers of macro-sectors consistent with the disciplines of PhD course and in accordance with the requirements for ministerial accreditation. The PhD Board is responsible for defining the objectives, programming and implementation of the PhD course and it is responsible for scientific, organizational and didactic responsibility. Since the beginning of the academic year, the PhD Board has taken charge of the cycles already active and not yet completed of the same course. The Coordinator of PhD Board in Surgical Sciences currently in office is Prof. BIANCA MARIA PIRACCINI. The composition of PhD Board actually in office for the 38th cycle: