MARA FABRI

Prof. MARA FABRI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Ancona (UNIVPM). Her research focuses on brain lateralization, corpus callosum physiology, and sensory perception using advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI. She has extensively studied split-brain patients to understand interhemispheric communication and its impact on cognitive functions.

Key research areas include the functional organization of the corpus callosum, taste perception mechanisms, and neurochemical profiles of neural structures. Her work bridges clinical observations with neuroscientific theory, particularly in studying callosotomy outcomes and neurodegenerative effects in Parkinson’s disease. Collaborations involve histological analyses of renal tissues and neurochemical studies of brain regions like the indusium griseum.

Recent studies highlight her focus on cross-hemispheric synchronization during sleep and behavioral asymmetries in split-brain patients. Publications also explore the neurobiological basis of Montessori educational principles, integrating modern neuroscience insights with pedagogical practices.