
Prof. Edward Callus is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapy Trainer with a PhD focusing on the psychosocial aspects of adults with congenital heart disease. His clinical career began in 2007 at the IRCCS Policlinico San Donato in the Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery department, where he has served as Director of the Clinical Psychology Service since 2016. He joined the University of Milan in 2018 as a researcher and was appointed Associate Professor in November 2024. Prof. Callus was recently appointed Secretary of the “Neurodevelopment and Psychosocial Care, from Fetus to Adult” Working Group, following his role as Scientific Director of the group’s most recent biennial meeting in March. He also served on the European Congenital Heart Disease Organisation (ECHDO) board for 9 years, including 2 years as President, and currently serves as Head of the Scientific Committee of the association.

