Maria Concetta Pellicciari

Maria Concetta Pellicciari is Professor of Physiology at UniCamillus International Medical University in Rome. Her research expertise focuses on the physiological mechanisms of deglutition (swallowing) across different life stages and its clinical implications for nutrition and rehabilitation.

Key research areas include:

• Physiological basis of swallowing from neonatal to geriatric stages
• Pathophysiology of deglutition disorders
• Rehabilitation approaches for dysphagia
• Neurophysiological control of swallowing
• Interdisciplinary approaches to swallowing assessment

Pellicciari contributes to professional education through the Online Master in Deglutology and Related Disorders at UniCamillus, which trains specialists in swallowing disorders through interdisciplinary curriculum.