Bibiana Scelfo

Expert in digital health, technological innovation and neuroscience

Role

Senior Researcher at IRES Piemonte (Institute for Economic and Social Research of Piedmont).

Bio

A graduate in Physics from the University of Turin, she conducted research in molecular biophysics at Utrecht University (The Netherlands) and was a Research Fellow at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan. She earned a PhD in Neuroscience and worked as a researcher at the National Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Turin and subsequently as an official at the European Commission (Joint Research Centre in Ispra). She is a Senior Researcher at IRES Piemonte, where she is responsible for digital innovation in healthcare.

His scientific career in neuroscience has led to fundamental discoveries on synaptic plasticity and the role of the cerebellum in emotional learning and temporal integration. His current expertise focuses on health technology assessment and policy analysis aimed at transforming the healthcare system.

As IRES's digital health representative, she promotes eHealth projects and the adoption of AI- based solutions for public health. She serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Public Health (Digital Health) and is the author of numerous international scientific publications.