Anna Palmisano

Anna Palmisano is an Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. She combines clinical expertise in diagnostic radiology with cutting-edge research in advanced imaging techniques for cardiovascular, oncological, and metabolic diseases.

• Education: Master's in Medicine (2010, summa cum laude), Specialization in Diagnostic Radiology (2016, summa cum laude), PhD in Molecular Medicine (2020).

Her research focuses on multimodal imaging (CT/MRI) for tissue characterization, biomarker discovery, and artificial intelligence applications in cardiology and oncology. She has coordinated competitive projects like Trustworthy AI for Coronary Plaque Prediction (Regione Lombardia 2022) and Advanced Cardiac CT for TAVR Prognostication (PRIN-PNRR 2023).

Recent publications highlight her work in cardiovascular imaging (e.g., myocarditis diagnostics via T2 mapping, arrhythmogenic risk in mitral valve prolapse), oncological radiomics, and AI-driven imaging platforms. Collaborations span the AI-hub Vita-Salute San Raffaele and the Preclinical Imaging Facility at IRCCS San Raffaele.

Scientific Awards

• 2013 NIH Travel Grant
• 2018 Best Presentation at ESCR