Jorge Jovicich

Jorge Jovicich is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Trento, Italy. He holds concurrent roles at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) and the Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED). With expertise in functional neuroimaging and MRI technology, he leads the MRI lab and Methods Group at CIMeC since 2006. His academic career spans postdoctoral research at institutions like MIT, Caltech, and Harvard Medical School, alongside roles as a lecturer in neuroscience and medical imaging.

Education includes a PhD in Physics from the Max-Planck Institute and University of Leipzig, an MSc in Medical Imaging from the University of Aberdeen, and a Licenciatura en Física from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. His research focuses on brain connectivity, neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), and advancing MRI techniques for clinical applications. He has contributed to projects like the ISMRM reproducibility challenge and developed tools such as ReStNeuMap for functional MRI network analysis.

Teaching spans global institutions including Harvard, MIT, and the Instituto Balseiro in Argentina. His work emphasizes translational neuroimaging, bridging basic science and clinical practice. Key interests include biomarker development for neurodegenerative diseases and optimizing neuroimaging protocols for accuracy and reproducibility.

Recent research trends include exploring temporal resolution in fMRI, thalamic nuclei segmentation, and microstructural pathways in cognitive impairment. Collaborative efforts aim to standardize neuroimaging practices and improve diagnostic accuracy through advanced MRI methods.