Virginia Fano

Dr Virginia Fano is a distinguished paediatrician specialising in growth and development, with extensive expertise in skeletal dysplasias. She has been working in the Department of Growth and Development at Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, in Buenos Aires, Argentina since 1988 and became the head of this department in 2011. Over more than 30 years, Dr Fano has enhanced clinical practices, research, and education in this field. Her commitment to patient-centric, multidisciplinary care has been widely recognised, earning her the Professor Pierre Maroteaux Award for significant contributions to the study of skeletal dysplasias. Dr Fano’s ongoing work not only underscores her medical expertise but also highlights her dedication to improving quality of life for children with rare growth disorders.