Antonio Malgaroli

Antonio Malgaroli is a Full Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Psychology of Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, with an extensive academic career spanning several decades. His professional journey includes postdoctoral work at Stanford University's School of Medicine, leadership of the Learning Neurobiology Unit at S. Raffaele Scientific Institute, and progressive academic appointments culminating in his current full professorship.

• Faculty of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2016-present)
• Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2004-2016)
• Contract Professor of Physiology, University of Milan (1997-2009)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University (1989-1993)

Professor Malgaroli's research focuses on the physiological basis of mental processes, examining how neuronal networks and synaptic connections form the foundation of cognition, memory, and behavior. His laboratory investigates synaptic plasticity mechanisms in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, the effects of antidepressants, stress responses, and neural correlates of psychiatric disorders including OCD and anorexia nervosa. He develops advanced technologies including optogenetics and innovative sensors for measuring synaptic activity both in vitro and in vivo.

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on translational neuroscience, with research spanning molecular, cellular, and systems neuroscience. Malgaroli's work bridges basic research with clinical applications through techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation, addressing conditions including depression, OCD, substance use disorders, and eating disorders.

• EMBO Member (2000)
• Herbert W. Rand Award, MBL Woods Hole (1999)
• Herbert W. Rand & Frank Lillie Award, MBL Woods Hole (2000)
• Human Frontier Science Program Award (1998-2001)
• Chemofux Prize, University of Vienna (1991)

Professor Malgaroli serves as thesis advisor for doctoral students across multiple programs at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, including Philosophy and Mind Sciences and Molecular Medicine. He has also held teaching positions at Politecnico di Milano and the University of Milan, and maintains an active clinical role as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Center for Eating Disorders and OCD at Ville Turro San Raffaele Hospital.