Pecoraro EuroMinnie

Mar 2, 2023

Dr. Martina Pecoraro of Sapienza University of Rome with her EuroMinnie for Radiology Rising Star.

Dr. Martina Pecoraro of Sapienza University of Rome with her EuroMinnie for Radiology Rising Star.
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