Agata Rita Maria Polizzi

Agata Rita Maria Polizzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences at the University of Catania, specializing in Pediatrics and rare diseases. Her work spans clinical, genetic, and neuroscientific domains, with a focus on neurodevelopmental and immune-mediated conditions.

• Pediatrics
• Pediatric Neurology
• Clinical Genetics
• Neuroscience

Her research investigates rare diseases such as Ataxia-Telangiectasia, neurocutaneous syndromes, and maternal immune-mediated diseases impacting neurodevelopment, alongside interdisciplinary projects merging science and art through health humanities. She contributes to national rare disease helplines and coordinates the National Ataxia-Telangiectasia Registry. Her activities include organizing the 'Il Volo di Pegaso' contest to raise awareness about rare diseases.

She serves on the scientific-organizing committee for rare disease initiatives and maintains an active role in patient care, research, and education at the University of Catania.