Mirko Rivara

Dr. Mirko Rivara is a Researcher (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Food and Drug Sciences, University of Parma. He has held visiting professor appointments at the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia (2011–2012, 2013, 2015).

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (2004, University of Parma)
• MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (2000, University of Parma)

His research focuses on the design and synthesis of compounds targeting CNS disorders, including sodium channel blockers and antiepileptic drugs. He emphasizes innovative synthetic methodologies such as solid-phase synthesis, microwave-assisted organic chemistry, and combinatorial approaches. His work intersects medicinal chemistry, neuropharmacology, and drug development.

Recent publications highlight his contributions to glioblastoma therapy (2024), gene delivery systems (2023), antiviral agents (2023), and CNS-targeted drug delivery (2022). These studies span oncology, medicinal chemistry, and virology, with keywords like Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Organic Chemistry.

He has extensive expertise in NMR spectroscopy, electrophysiology, and in vitro/ex vivo epilepsy models. His teaching includes courses such as Basic Techniques and Safety in the Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory and Drug Analysis I for the 5-year Pharmacy program at the University of Parma.