Dr. Elisa Perego is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary scholar whose work spans Medical Humanities, archaeology, and public health, with a strong focus on infectious disease, disability, and health inequalities across past and present societies. She holds advanced academic training in archaeology and has built extensive research experience through leading roles in interdisciplinary and international projects that integrate bioarchaeology, epidemiology, social sciences, and medical research. Her scholarship is especially influential in shaping understanding of Long COVID, patient-led research, and the societal dimensions of disease, while also contributing foundational insights into marginality, personhood, and inequality in historical contexts. Dr. Elisa Perego’s research interests include medical humanities, infectious diseases, digital health, Big Data, bioarchaeology, and the history of medicine, demonstrating exceptional intellectual range and impact. Her academic output comprises 14 scholarly documents with an h-index of 5, accumulating 811 citations across 787 citing documents, reflecting sustained global influence. Overall, her career exemplifies visionary scholarship, methodological innovation, and meaningful contribution to science and society.