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Elisa Rigosi is a Researcher in the Department of Biology at Lund University, Faculty of Science, specializing in sensory biology and neuroethology. She investigates how insect sensory systems function, with a strong focus on visual processing and the neurotoxic effects of pesticides on non-model pollinators such as hoverflies. She joined David O’Carroll’s lab in 2016 and has since led interdisciplinary research projects on sublethal pesticide impacts on insect brains and behavior.
- Master’s in Neurobiology, University of Pisa, Italy
- PhD in Neurophysics, Chemical Ecology, and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Italy
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Visual Physiology & Neurobotics Laboratory, University of Adelaide, Australia
Her research centers on insect vision, neural asymmetries, photoreceptor physiology, and ecotoxicology. She employs techniques such as in vivo calcium imaging, intracellular recording, and behavioral assays to study sensory transduction and neural processing in insects. Her work contributes to understanding pollinator decline and pesticide risk assessment.
Recent publications highlight trends in neurotoxicology, particularly the effects of neonicotinoids like imidacloprid on pollinators. Her studies integrate electrophysiology, optical mapping, and machine learning to assess visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and neural circuit modulation. She also explores structural and temporal neural asymmetries in insects, linking sensory processing to behavior.
Scientific contributions include:
- Coordinating interdisciplinary projects on pesticide neurotoxicity
- Developing novel oral bioassays for toxicity testing
- Advancing understanding of insect visual systems across species
- Supervising doctoral and master’s research
Rigosi actively supervises graduate students and contributes to externally funded research projects, including those supported by FORMAS. She regularly presents her findings at international conferences such as the International Conference on Invertebrate Vision and KIC ERA meetings. Her collaborative network spans institutions in Sweden, Australia, and beyond, focusing on sustainable solutions for pollinator health.
She is involved in multiple active research initiatives, including electrophysiological studies of photoreceptors, optical eye mapping, and machine learning–enhanced contaminant detection. Her lab integrates neurobiological techniques with environmental science to address pressing ecological challenges.
