Ignazio Marino is an Italian politician and surgeon, known for serving as the Mayor of Rome from 2013 to 2015. He was born on March 9, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later moved to Italy. Marino is a member of the Democratic Party and has a background in medicine, specializing in organ transplantation. During his tenure as mayor, Marino focused on issues such as urban development, public transportation, and improving the city's healthcare system. However, his time in office was marked by controversy and challenges, leading to his resignation in October 2015 amid a scandal involving expenses.