Alessio Baricich

Alessio Baricich is a Full Professor of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at Humanitas University and Head of the Rehabilitation Unit at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Milan. His academic career includes roles as Assistant (2018–2021) and Associate Professor (2021–2024) at the University of Eastern Piedmont’s Department of Health Sciences.

Education:

• Medicine Degree (2002), University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara
• Specialization in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (2006), University of Milan
• Master in Pain Medicine (2015), University of Turin
• PhD in Medical Sciences and Biotechnology (2018), University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara

Research Focus: Specializes in neurological rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation, and pain medicine. Active in clinical and translational research, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients with neurological and cardiovascular conditions.

Leadership Roles:

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Neurological Rehabilitation (SIRN) (2013–2022)
• Vice President of SIRN (2022–2024)
• Incoming President of SIRN (2026–2028)
• Member, General Assembly of the Italian Alliance for Cardio-Cerebrovascular Diseases (Ministry of Health)

Clinical Experience: Previously served as Medical Director and Director of the SCDU in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Ospedale Maggiore della Carità, Novara (2010–2024).

Affiliations: European Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (UEMS Fellow since 2017), Advisor to SIMFER’s Stroke Rehabilitation Section.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Rehabilitation Unit at IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, integrating clinical practice with innovative rehabilitation strategies.