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Marco Cambiaghi is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the University of Verona, affiliated with the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences. His research focuses on neurophysiology, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), fear memory consolidation, and neurodegenerative disorders. Current research grants include: Airalzh 2021: Early enriched environment to prevent transgenerational effects of prenatal stress in Alzheimer's Disease PRIN 2022: The brain anti-reward centre in autism spectrum disorder as a novel therapeutic target His methodological expertise includes behavioral analysis, in-vivo electrophysiology, histological analysis, and molecular biology techniques. He teaches in multiple degree programs including: Medicine and Surgery Pharmacy Obstetrics Nursing Physiotherapy Biotechnology He serves as a referent in AQ Terza Missione and participates in various academic governance bodies including the PhD Council in Neuroscience and the Degree Course Councils.

• Neurophysiology
• Neurosciences
• Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS)
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Chiara De Panfilis is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Department of Neuroscience, University of Parma (UNIPR), Italy, and Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Parma Local Health Agency. She specializes in personality disorders, particularly Borderline and Narcissistic Pathology, with a focus on social cognition, executive control, and psychosomatic comorbidities. Education: Medical degree (1997) and Specialist Certification in Psychiatry (2001), both cum laude at UNIPR. Research: Investigates neuroanatomical correlates of social dysfunction in BPD, effortful control's role in psychopathology, and personality interactions with medical conditions like obesity and eating disorders. Recent Trends: Her 2025-2024 work explores neurostimulation (tDCS) for emotional regulation in BPD and validation of motivation assessment tools for eating disorders. Awards: 2016 Research Award from the International Society for Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Teaching: Educates across UNIPR's Medicine, Psychology, and Speech Therapy programs, with ongoing supervision of clinical trainees. Leadership: Co-Founder of the Personality Disorders Lab (PDLab) and active in regional/national eating disorder treatment planning.

• Psychiatry
• Personality Disorders
• Social Cognition
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Elena Carbone is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padova, specializing in cognitive aging and dementia interventions. Her research focuses on age-related cognitive decline, individual differences in cognitive mechanisms, and the efficacy of cognitive stimulation programs for older adults and dementia patients. Key research interests include working memory, spatial cognition, and the role of training features in intervention efficacy. She has also explored the psychological impacts of the pandemic on older adults, sleep-related metacognition, and the neuroprotective effects of pharmacological compounds. Her work emphasizes translational research, combining clinical trials (e.g., Primacare_P3 study) with theoretical contributions to cognitive reserve theory via the 2CR survey. She investigates environmental design (e.g., dementia-friendly care home navigability) and innovative interventions such as music therapy, outdoor horticultural programs, and transcranial direct current stimulation. Notable contributions include systematic reviews on dementia drug efficacy and metacognitive memory training interventions. Publications span 2007–2025, reflecting sustained engagement in gerontology, neuropsychology, and translational research. While no awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to improving cognitive health in aging populations. Her research integrates multidisciplinary approaches, addressing both biological mechanisms (e.g., neurodegeneration models) and socio-behavioral factors (e.g., personality influences on spatial learning).

• Age-Related Cognitive Decline
• Cognitive Interventions for Dementia
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Sara Assecondi is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Mind and Brain Sciences (CIMeC) of the University of Trento, Italy. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Ghent University (Belgium) and an MSc in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan (Italy). Her research focuses on cognitive aging, memory, and neurostimulation, with a strong emphasis on combining EEG and neuroimaging techniques to study brain activity. She has pioneered interventions using transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) paired with cognitive training to mitigate age-related cognitive decline. Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Ghent University, Belgium (2009) MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy (2004) Professional Practice Exam in Electronics, Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy (2004) Research Interests: Memory and cognitive decline in aging Non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., tDCS) EEG/fMRI integration and artifact correction Development of cognitive assessment tools (e.g., SATURN) Awards & Grants: 2022 University of Trento Starting Grant (€8,000) 2018 Guarantors of Brain Travel Grant (£1,000) 2013 Guarantors of Brain Travel Grant (£500) 2008 Liege Image Days Poster Prize (€100) Grants & Collaborations: Co-investigator on grants from the Canadian International Seed Funds (2019) and MRC Proximity to Discovery (2017) Editor for Frontiers in Psychology and Frontiers in Cognition Patent inventor (WO/2022/106850) on cognitive function improvement Teaching & Outreach: Guest lectures on neurostimulation and EEG analysis at the University of Trento and Birmingham. Public engagement activities include talks at the University of the Third Age and media appearances on radio and TV. Labs & Teams: Active in the CIMeC lab, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and aging research.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Aging
• Memory
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Simone Battaglia is an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Bologna's Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' and a Research Fellow at the University of Turin. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of fear learning, memory, and emotion regulation, employing non-invasive brain stimulation (TMS/tDCS) and physiological measures (EEG, SCR, HRV). He investigates the role of the prefrontal cortex in fear acquisition and reconsolidation, with implications for PTSD and neurodegenerative disorders. Battaglia leads the Centre for Studies and Research in Cognitive Neuroscience (CsrNC) in Cesena, Italy. Key Roles: Assistant Professor (fixed-term), Research Fellow. Affiliations: University of Bologna, University of Turin, CsrNC. Research Areas: Fear conditioning, neuroplasticity, neuropsychiatry, translational neuroscience. His work bridges basic and clinical research, with a focus on developing therapeutic protocols using neurostimulation. Recent awards include recognition as a top 2% global scientist (2023) and the Young Investigator Award from ESCAN (2024). Publications highlight translational studies on fear dynamics, brain-body interactions, and innovative applications of TMS. Collaborations span cognitive neuroscience, clinical psychology, and neurology.

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Fear Learning
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Valentina Varalta is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences within the University of Verona . She holds a clinical and research role in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine , focusing on the intersection of cognitive, psychological, and motor aspects in neurological patients. Research Areas : Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Neuroscience, Motor Disorders, Stroke Rehabilitation, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurological and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Neurocognitive Psychology, Rehabilitation Technologies. Key Projects : T-ECO (tele-rehabilitation for post-stroke cognitive deficits), Cognitive Deficit Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis, Telerhabilitation for Stroke Cognitive Disorders, Visual Vertical Misperception after Stroke, Oxford Cognitive Screen validation. Committees : Council for the Degree Course in Physiotherapy, Collegio Didattico unificato of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitative Sciences, Comitato Scientifico of Clinical Neuropsychology Master, QA Committees for rehabilitation programs. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in rehabilitation robotics , virtual reality applications , non-invasive brain stimulation , and cross-disciplinary cognitive-motor interventions across stroke, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis patients. She has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. Her teaching portfolio includes modules in Rehabilitation Science , Speech and Language Therapy , and Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Neurorehabilitation
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Motor Disorders
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Giuseppa Renata Mangano is an Associate Professor at the University of Palermo, affiliated with the School of Human Sciences and Cultural Heritage. Her academic focus spans Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences. She maintains regular office hours at Viale delle Scienze in Palermo, indicating active academic engagement. Dr. Mangano's research concentrates on neuropsychological mechanisms, with expertise in: Cognitive neuroscience and neurostimulation techniques (TMS, tDCS) Clinical applications for eating disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions Memory modulation and neuroplasticity mechanisms Visual perception and attentional processes Neurocognitive aspects of Alzheimer's disease Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on neuromodulation therapies across clinical populations, with recent work emphasizing translational applications in neurodevelopmental disorders and cognitive rehabilitation. Research methodologies predominantly feature neurostimulation protocols combined with behavioral assessment. Teaching activities include courses in Neuropsychology (PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES), Social and Affective Neuroscience (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY), and Physiological Psychology (PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES). Student evaluations are regularly conducted across these courses. She has supervised numerous graduate theses primarily in Clinical Psychology, with topics spanning attentional biases, neural correlates of choice behavior, sensory processing mechanisms, and neuroplasticity in neurodegenerative conditions.

• Neuropsychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Psychology
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Elisa Di Rosa is an Associate Professor in the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua. Her research focuses on neuropsychological and clinical aspects of aging, cognitive reserve, mental health in neurodegenerative disorders, and the psychological impact of neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. She investigates how affective states, sleep patterns, and traumatic experiences influence cognitive and emotional outcomes, particularly in aging populations and post-COVID-19 contexts. Her work integrates clinical psychology with neuroscience, emphasizing translational research to inform interventions for cognitive and emotional challenges. Key areas include the role of cognitive reserve in moderating mental health, the interplay between mood and neurostimulation (e.g., tDCS), and the long-term effects of neurological trauma. She has contributed to systematic reviews and meta-analyses on pandemic-related sleep changes and post-COVID psychopathology. Elisa Di Rosa is affiliated with the University of Padua’s Department of General Psychology, where she leads studies on decision-making, executive functions, and neuropsychological assessment. Her research also explores theoretical frameworks like 'affective reserve' and the clinical implications of neuroimaging findings in disorders such as borderline personality disorder and chronic pain syndromes. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining behavioral experiments, neuroimaging (e.g., fNIRS, fMRI), and electrophysiological methods (ERP, TMS). She has published extensively in high-impact journals like NeuroImage and has a Google Scholar profile with over 150 articles listed, many focusing on aging, decision-making, and neuropsychiatric conditions.

• Clinical Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Aging and Cognition
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Gandola Martina is an Associate Professor in the Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Pavia. She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Turin (cum laude) and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Pavia. Her career includes prior roles as a Lecturer at the University of Pavia (2011–2019) and Research Fellow positions at the University of Milan-Bicocca (2006–2011). Education: PhD in Psychology, University of Pavia Master’s degree in Psychology, University of Turino (110/110 cum laude) Research Interests: Her work focuses on the neural basis of motor awareness, anosognosia for hemiplegia, somatoparaphrenia, and motor imagery. She employs techniques such as VLSM, fMRI, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and caloric vestibular stimulation (CVS). Recent projects include studying prismatic adaptation in healthy subjects, bimanual coordination, and neural bases of motor awareness in brain lesion patients. Active Projects: Neural basis of prismatic adaptation with neuromodulation (tDCS) Bimanual coordination in healthy subjects Motor awareness in healthy subjects and brain lesion patients Neural bases of anosognosia for hemiplegia Advising & Grants: Advises PhD students in the Psychology, Neuroscience, and Data Science programs (XXXIII–XXXVIII Cycles). Her research emphasizes clinical applications of neuroimaging and neuromodulation for rehabilitation. Labs/Teams: Expertise in functional neuroimaging and neuromodulation techniques applied to motor awareness deficits in neurological patients.

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurorehabilitation
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Parisa Sattar is a Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering, currently affiliated with DSMSP and working within the MeDSP Lab group at DIEE. Her research focuses on multimodal phenotyping of REM sleep behavior disorders (RBD) and identifying neurodegeneration biomarkers. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience – University of Cagliari M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering – NED University of Engineering & Technology B.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering – Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology Her technical expertise spans EEG data analysis, functional connectivity modeling, and computational neuroscience tools like SIFT and LORETA. She is involved in the PRIN 2022 project 'Multi-modal phenotyping of idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder,' building on her prior work in neuropathic pain and spinal cord injury studies. Research projects include: 'MeDSP-e: Advanced Medical Devices and Signal Processing for electrophysiology' (under Prof. Danilo Pani) 'Multi-modal phenotyping of idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder: statistical and machine learning analysis of neurodegeneration biomarkers' (PRIN 2022, under Prof. Monica Puligheddu) Her work emphasizes non-pharmacological treatments such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and contributes to disease-modifying trial-ready cohort development for RBD.

• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Sleep Disorders
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Danielle Elizabeth Parrott is a Research Fellow at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) of the University of Trento, specializing in cognitive neuroscience applications. Her work bridges laboratory research with real-world security and creative domains. Her research focuses on neuromodulation techniques like transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to enhance visual perception, particularly in security screening contexts, and investigates neural correlates of visual creativity through functional connectivity analysis. Key interests include parietal cortex function, visual search optimization, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying artistic planning. Recent publications demonstrate consistent application of neuroscience methods to practical challenges, with emphasis on improving novice performance in X-ray screening and mapping brain networks involved in creative processes. Her interdisciplinary approach leverages CIMEC's collaborative environment for mind/brain sciences research. Dr. Parrott maintains active research through CIMEC's facilities at Corso Bettini 31, Rovereto, with primary communication via university email.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuromodulation
• Visual Perception
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