An internationally acclaimed authority in the field of Endocrinology and in particular of Neuroendocrinology, a brilliant and imaginative scientist, an intense and intellectual man, an illuminated and open mentor. These few words outline the profile of professor Luciano Martini. Luciano Martini created the first scientific group devoted only to experimental endocrinology which year after year grew up in number and visibility, became well recognised internationally and contributed to the development of new lines of research mainly in the field of neuroendocrinology, oncological endocrinology, physiology of reproduction, steroids and energetic metabolism.