MARIANNA CAPECCI

Prof. Marianna Capecci is an Associate Professor at the University of Ancona (Università Politecnica delle Marche), affiliated with the Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine. She specializes in neurorehabilitation, focusing on Parkinson's disease and advanced rehabilitation technologies. Her work integrates clinical practice with innovative approaches like telemedicine, wearable sensors, and machine learning to improve patient outcomes.

Her research addresses non-motor symptoms in neurodegenerative diseases, including chemosensory impairments and multidisciplinary care strategies. Key projects include the RAPIDO tele-rehabilitation system and the PREPARE AI-driven stratification initiative for Parkinson's patients. Dr. Capecci also investigates postural abnormalities, robotic gait training, and sensor-based monitoring for movement disorders.

Publications span over a decade, emphasizing technological advancements in rehabilitation, including smartwatch emotion recognition, federated learning for outcome prediction, and edge-cloud architectures for healthcare devices. She collaborates with national and international institutions to advance clinical methodologies and address unmet needs in physical medicine education and practice.

Dr. Capecci holds office hours for students and maintains clinical ties with the Az. Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche hospital. Her work bridges clinical research and real-world applications, aiming to enhance accessibility and quality of care for neurorehabilitation patients globally.