Date of birth: 01/01/1945

Date of death: 01/01/2017

BIOGRAPHY

Franco De Conno was member of the Sardinian-European Meeting of Palliative Care and honorary director of the European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC).

He was an influential figure in the field of palliative care, particularly in Italy. He was director of the Palliative Care Unit at the National Cancer Institute in Milan and played a role in advancing palliative care on both a national and international level.

He was known for advocating the integration of palliative care into mainstream healthcare systems, particularly within oncology. His work focused not only on improving clinical care, but also on developing policies and educational programs to ensure the accessibility of palliative care.