Doctor Carmelo Rizzo graduated in 1984 at the Faculty of Medicine in Rome. He grew his interest in the field of nutrition. He started, first in Italy, the Cytotest method, subsequently revised, modified and patented in Italy. He has carried out numerous studies in the field of food allergies comparing different diagnostic methods and applying clinical principles inspired by English and US literature. Since 1986 he collaborates with Prof. Leonard McEwen director of McEwen Laboratories LTD of Pangbourne (Berkshire) for the development and diffusion of the EPD polyvalent desensitizing therapy in Italy.

Professor Rizzo is also a clinical consultant in many foreign countries such as Russia, Albania, Romania, where he has spread his clinical and therapeutic methods and diagnostic tests to support his studies. Founder of numerous scientific organizations aimed to train professionals, participates in various associations for Autistic Disorders and ADHD. Honorary professor at State University of Medicine in Tirana. Lecturer at Scientific and Practical Center for Children’s Psychoneurology in Moscow.

He is also an editorial board member in many scientific journals. His lectures are followed with great interest because of his long clinical experience, ranging from Autism/ADHD, allergic diseases, MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) to gastrointestinal disorders and all pathologies that are in connection with nutrition.