Mariano Serrao

Mariano Serrao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in neurology and rehabilitation medicine. With over two decades of academic and clinical experience, he maintains active scientific collaborations with institutions including IRCCS C. Mondino in Pavia, Aalborg University in Denmark, and IRCCS Neuromed of Pozzilli. His work bridges clinical neurology with advanced biomechanical analysis and neurorehabilitation technologies.

• MD with honors (110 e lode) from Sapienza University of Rome (1994)
• Neurology specialization with honors (70/70 e lode) (1999)
• PhD in Neuroscience and Motor Rehabilitation and Behavioral Sciences (2003)

Dr. Serrao's research focuses on the intersection of neurology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation. His primary areas include electromyography, spinal reflex analysis, evoked potentials, movement disorders, and the physiology and pathophysiology of both movement and pain. He has pioneered work in clinical biomechanics, particularly in gait analysis for neurological conditions including cerebellar ataxia, Parkinson's disease, and stroke rehabilitation. His recent work integrates artificial intelligence with biomechanical data to improve diagnosis and treatment of rare neurological disorders.

His 86+ publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from foundational neurophysiological research toward innovative rehabilitation approaches. Recent work increasingly incorporates AI, mixed reality, and wearable technology for neurorehabilitation, while maintaining strong roots in headache disorders and migraine pathophysiology. His research bridges basic neurophysiology with clinical applications, particularly in movement disorders and pain mechanisms.

Professional Affiliations

• Italian Neurological Society (SIN)
• Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (SINC)
• Italian Society for the Study of Headaches (SISC)
• Italian Society of Neurological Rehabilitation (SIRN)
• President and Founding Member of the Italian Society of Movement Medicine (since 2007)

Editorial Activities

Dr. Serrao serves as reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Clinical Neurophysiology, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and European Journal of Neurology.

Research Infrastructure

He leads the Repetitive Magnetic Stimulation Laboratory and directs the research project "Decoding the spinal motor output in individuals with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia." His teaching includes courses in Neurology, Rehabilitation Methodology, and Pediatric and Geriatric Rehabilitation for Physiotherapy and Orthopedics programs.