One of Italy’s highest civilian honors recognizing exceptional service and achievement has been awarded to Fabio Triolo, DdR, PhD, MPhil, professor and Clare A. Glassell Distinguished Chair in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.
Triolo received the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic insignia and certificate of honor from the Consul General of Italy in Houston during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic on June 2. The honor was conferred by Italian President Sergio Mattarella.