Andrea Raballo

Andrea Raballo is a Full Professor at the University of Lugano (USI) within the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on prevention of mental disorders, psychopathology, and youth mental health, particularly in schizophrenia spectrum disorders and clinical high-risk (CHR-P) populations. He leads projects addressing early intervention strategies, diagnostic accuracy, and the neurodevelopmental underpinnings of psychopathology. His work integrates AI-driven methodologies (e.g., LLMs, adaptive RAG systems) for mental health screening and psychometric analysis.

Research Interests

• Psychosis spectrum disorders and their early detection
• Neurodevelopmental models of self-disorders
• Transdiagnostic frameworks for youth mental health
• Evidence-based interventions in clinical high-risk populations
• Psychiatric diagnosis beyond traditional heuristics

His recent publications emphasize challenges in CHR-P management, including pharmacological transparency and baseline treatment effects. He advocates for methodological rigor in prognostic precision and early intervention services to bridge gaps between child and adult mental health systems.

Advising & Grants

No formal advisees listed. His research is supported by funded projects focusing on translational psychiatry and clinical staging frameworks.

Labs/Teams

Part of the Parma Early Psychosis Program and contributes to international initiatives like ENIGMA and the EPA Summer School on Research.