Role
Full Professor Emeritus of Neuroscience at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University of Milan and Head of the "In Vivo Human Molecular and Structural Neuroimaging" Unit at the IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital
Bio
A graduate of Medicine and Surgery with dual specializations in Neurology and Radiology from the University of Milan, she spent research periods in London (Hammersmith Hospital) before leading the activities of the National Research Council (CNR). She is currently Full Professor Emerita of Neuroscience at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Head of the In Vivo Human Molecular and Structural Neuroimaging Unit and Director of the Specialization School in Neuropsychology. Her research integrates the cutting-edge frontiers of neuroscience with clinical practice to characterize brain activity and function in physiological and pathological aging .
Specializing in the development and application of advanced diagnostic imaging , it uses methods such as magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI and MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) to evaluate blood flow, cerebral metabolism and molecular markers in vivo.
Her scientific activity focuses on the early identification of neurodegenerative diseases , providing fundamental contributions to the prevention and diagnosis of conditions such as dementia (including Alzheimer's) and Parkinson's disease . She has authored over 400,250 international scientific articles, books, and book chapters. She has participated in and coordinated many national and international research projects, including coordinating the neuroimaging unit of the Alzheimer's National Network Project, and is a member of the most prestigious international neuropsychology symposia.