Federico Roncaroli

Prof Federico Roncaroli is a Clinical Professor in Neuropathology at the University of Manchester’s Division of Neuroscience. He holds roles including Director of the Manchester Brain Bank and Associate Clinical Director of Cellular Pathology. His career spans academic appointments at institutions such as Imperial College London and the Mayo Clinic, with expertise in neuropathology, pituitary tumors, and brain tumor diagnostics. His research integrates advanced techniques like digital pathology, 3D tissue reconstruction, and gene expression studies to study brain tumors and neurodegenerative diseases.

Education: Trained in medicine at the University of Turin, Italy, followed by histopathology training in Bologna and the Mayo Clinic. His clinical practice includes brain tumor pathology, cerebrospinal fluid cytology, and post-mortem neuropathology.

Research focuses on brain and pituitary tumors, applying quantitative immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and laser microdissection. He collaborates with neuro-oncology, endocrinology, and neuroimaging teams. His work addresses tumor heterogeneity, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic resistance mechanisms.

Professional Affiliations: Member of the British Neuropathological Society, British Neuro-Oncology Society, and European Neuroendocrine Association. Active in guideline development for pituitary tumor classification and reporting standards.