In memoriam of Pietro Bonomo

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Just a few, heartfelt words written with an attempt to match the sobriety, elegance and kindness of a man who, without ever raising his voice and disliking self-congratulation and arrogance, left his mark on our lives as men and professionals.
A man of science and vocation, protagonist of 50 years of transfusion history that he was able to interpret and contribute to, facilitating progress along that fascinating path in which a tumultuous succession of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and organizational changes marked the establishment of a scientific discipline - Transfusion Medicine - which, thanks precisely to these formidable, innovative driving forces, has acquired a key role in healthcare organizations and in the development of many branches of medical and surgical sciences. [ ... ]