Alessandra Dodich

Alessandra Dodich is an Associate Professor at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) within the University of Trento, specifically associated with the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science. She also holds associate professor positions at the Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED).

• PhD in Neuroscience (2012-2015) from International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine
• MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2008-2011) from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
• BSc in Psychological, Cognitive and Psychobiological Science (2005-2008) from Padova University

Her research focuses on clinical neuroscience and neurodegenerative pathologies, particularly examining cognitive dysfunctions in diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and frontotemporal dementia. She integrates neuroimaging with neuropsychological assessments to characterize disease progression and develop rehabilitation strategies.

Key research trends include:

• Neurodegenerative disease biomarkers
• Social cognition disorders
• Tau deposition analysis
• Visual assessment methodologies
• FDG-PET hypometabolism mapping
• Early dementia detection

Scientific recognition includes:

• AirAlzh Award for Best oral communication (2021)
• ECCN 2019 award (3rd place)

She has contributed to various scientific committees including SINDEM and SINP, and her work spans cognitive assessment in both healthy and pathological aging.