Later he became a full professor at Sapienza and was made chair of general pathology in its faculty of medicine.

This usually includes six months of general pathology, and six months of dermatopathology.

His papers on general pathology, therapeutics and surgical anatomy was also awarded prizes.

Often, pathologists practice both anatomical and clinical pathology, a combination known as general pathology.

He also taught general pathology and physiology at the Université Laval.

From 1958, he taught general pathology and experimental oncology.

In 1867, he was chosen as the chief of general pathology and histology at the University of Pavia.

In 1874 he became a physician at Bicêtre Hospital, and in 1879 was appointed chair of general pathology.

Here he habilitated in general pathology and pathological anatomy in 1921.

From 1883 to 1926 he was a professor of general pathology and pathological anatomy in Gießen.