Chiara Longo

Chiara Longo is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Trento (Rovereto campus). Her research bridges clinical neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience, with expertise spanning neuropsychological assessment, neurodegenerative disorders (particularly Parkinson's disease and progressive supranuclear palsy), cognitive rehabilitation, and digital health applications. She employs diverse methodologies including psychometric validation, machine learning, and behavioral experiments to investigate motor-cognitive interactions.

Longo's recent work focuses on three key areas: (1) Neurobehavioral phenotypes in Parkinson's disease, examining sex differences, GBA mutation impacts, and affective processing deficits; (2) Development and validation of cognitive assessment tools (e.g., Frontal Behaviour Inventory, Ricomprendo syntactic test); and (3) Technology-driven approaches including fall-risk prediction algorithms and digital inclusion strategies for neurological patients. Her research consistently addresses real-world clinical challenges through multicenter collaborations.

She maintains an active publication record with recent studies exploring deep brain stimulation outcomes, advanced pharmacological therapies, and quality-of-life metrics. Her work integrates motor symptom analysis with non-motor aspects like emotion recognition, decision-making, and caregiver experiences.