Alessandro Picelli

Alessandro Picelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosciences, Biomedicine and Movement Sciences at the University of Verona. He holds roles in the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, including membership in the PhD Council for Neuroscience and leadership in unified physiotherapy and rehabilitation science programs. His clinical focus is on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, with particular expertise in spasticity management, stroke recovery, and neurorehabilitation.

Education & Roles:

• PhD in Neuroscience (implied by faculty role)
• Director of the Unified Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science Program
• Member of multiple academic committees (e.g., Research Committee, PhD Council)

Research Interests:

• Clinical neurorehabilitation for stroke/Multiple Sclerosis patients
• Botulinum toxin applications in spasticity
• Telerehabilitation innovation
• Biomechanical gait analysis
• Neurological pain mechanisms

His work combines clinical practice with advanced technologies like AI-driven gait analysis and robotic rehabilitation systems.

Publications Trends: Recent work focuses on spasticity management protocols, botulinum toxin efficacy, and innovative gait assessment tools. Key areas include stroke rehabilitation outcomes and translational research in neurodegenerative diseases.

Grants & Projects:

• Lead investigator on projects like PACIS (Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation)
• Recipient of Italian Ministry of Health grants (e.g., 2013 Research Award)

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Cognitive and Neuromotor Rehabilitation (CRRNC) and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Research.