Filippi Massimo

Massimo Filippi is a Full Professor of Neurology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University and holds leadership roles including Director of the Neurology and Neurorehabilitation Units, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Alzheimer Center, and Quantitative Neuroimaging Unit at San Raffaele Hospital. His research focuses on neuroimaging techniques, particularly MRI, to study neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. He has authored over 1,640 papers and serves on editorial boards of major journals, including co-editing the Journal of Neurology.

Education:

• MD from University of Milan (1986)
• Specialization in Neurology (University of Milan, 1990)
• Specialization in Neurophysiopathology (University of Pavia, 1994)

Research Interests: Pioneering the use of MRI to understand disease mechanisms in multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, and brain mapping. His work emphasizes clinical neuroimaging biomarkers, disease progression, and therapeutic monitoring.

Key Awards:

• Rita Levi Montalcini Award (2001)
• Distinguished Dr. Luis Barraquer Ferré Lecture (2015)
• Ranked #1 in global MS research influence (2022)

Teaching & Leadership: Oversees neurology residency programs, chairs academic committees, and advises international institutions. He has held over 680 invited lectures and chairs major congresses like AAN and ECTRIMS.

Labs/Teams: Heads the Neurotech Hub, Neuroimaging Research Unit, and the BrainMap interdepartmental program, integrating advanced neuroimaging with clinical research.