helped confirm the vital ties between the papal court and the Salerno School of Medicine. A significant member of this family was Giovanni of Castellomata, who held the title of medicus papae, or “doctor of the pope” to Pope Innocent III. The relationship between Abella and Giovanni of Castellomata is unclear. References References Bibliography 14th-century Italian physicians 14th-century Italian women Italian women scientists Medieval women physicians Schola Medica Salernitana