Elisabetta Genovese

Elisabetta Genovese is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, affiliated with the Department of Maternal-Child and Adult Medical and Surgical Sciences. Her academic role includes teaching in the field of Specialized Medicine II and Speech Therapy, where she focuses on audiology, maxillofacial surgery, and otolaryngology. Her research spans pediatric audiology, congenital hearing disorders, cochlear implant outcomes, and inclusive education strategies for students with disabilities. She has led initiatives like the TIDE project to improve academic accessibility for dyslexic students. Her work bridges clinical research (e.g., oncological outcomes of glottic cancer surgeries) with public health (e.g., monitoring auditory effects of maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections).

• Teaching: Specialized Medicine II, Speech Therapy, and clinical training in head/neck anatomy and surgical pathology.
• Research: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 2019, emphasizing auditory processing disorders, congenital infections, and hearing aid efficacy in elders.
• Contributions: Co-authored guidelines for inclusive university practices and standardized protocols for post-COVID dysphagia evaluation.