Daniela Perani

Daniela Perani is a Full Professor of Neuroscience at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, and Head of the “In Vivo Human Molecular and Structural Neuroimaging” Unit at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute. She also serves as Coordinator of the Neuroimaging Diagnostic Activity Area at San Raffaele Hospital and Director of the School of Specialization in Neuropsychology at the Faculty of Psychology since 2021.

• Classical High School Diploma (MA), Classical High School, Milan
• Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Milan
• Specialization in Neurology, University of Milan
• Specialization in Radiology, University of Milan

Her research focuses on structural, molecular, and functional neuroimaging (MRI, PET, fMRI) in neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive functions. She leads multicenter European projects like DIMI, InMIND, and RETI Nazionali Alzheimer, aiming to standardize diagnostics and explore neuroinflammation.

• Honorary Fellow, Royal Post-Graduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, University of London

Perani has authored over 200 publications and mentored PhD students such as Chiara Crespi and Leonardo Iaccarino. Her lab collaborates internationally, including roles at MIT, UCSD, and the Max Planck Institute.