Dr Lorenzo Righetto
Senior Editor
Position: Senior Editor, Nature Health
Specialization: Digital Health, AI Applications, Technology Implementation
Affiliation: Springer Nature
Biography
After a PhD in Environmental Engineering on infectious diseases modelling applications and other experience in life sciences-related data science, Lorenzo has joined Springer Nature as a scientific editor in January 2020. He has led efforts to disseminate digital and AI-based health research, with specific interests in all the ramifications of bringing technology to real world scenarios.
First at Nature Communications, he later joined Nature Medicine in 2022 and is now part of the newly launched Nature Health as senior editor, where he keeps handling research related to digital and AI applications to population health.
Research Focus
Dr Righetto's work focuses on identifying and disseminating cutting-edge research at the intersection of digital technology, artificial intelligence, and healthcare. His editorial expertise spans the full spectrum of digital health applications, from theoretical developments to practical implementations in real-world healthcare settings.
Editorial Career
Dr Righetto's editorial journey with Springer Nature began in January 2020, where he has progressively taken on increasing responsibilities:
- 2020-2022: Scientific Editor at Nature Communications
- 2022-2024: Editor at Nature Medicine
- 2024-Present: Senior Editor at Nature Health
Academic Background
Dr Righetto holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering, with a focus on infectious diseases modeling applications. His academic background provided him with strong quantitative and computational skills, which he later complemented with extensive experience in life sciences-related data science.
Key Research Interests
- Digital health technologies and their real-world applications
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare and medicine
- Technology implementation challenges in healthcare systems
- Data science applications in life sciences
- Infectious disease modeling and epidemiology
- Population health applications of digital technologies
Professional Impact
As a senior editor at Nature Health, Dr Righetto plays a crucial role in shaping the discourse around digital and AI applications in population health. His work helps bridge the gap between technological innovation and practical healthcare implementation, ensuring that cutting-edge research reaches the broader scientific and medical communities.
Current Role and Responsibilities
At Nature Health, Dr Righetto continues to lead efforts in disseminating research on digital and AI applications to population health. His editorial work involves identifying promising research directions, working with authors to improve manuscript quality, and contributing to the strategic development of the journal's focus on digital health innovations.