Martina Absinta

Martina Absinta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at Humanitas University, where she also serves as Head of the Experimental Neuropathology Laboratory. Her work bridges clinical neurology and experimental research, with a focus on neuroinflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Education:

• MD in Medicine and Surgery, cum laude (2006), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Italy
• Specialization in Neurology, cum laude (2012), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Italy
• PhD in International Program in Molecular Medicine – Experimental Neurology (2016), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Italy

Her research interests lie at the intersection of neurology, immunology, and molecular medicine, particularly in understanding the mechanisms of central nervous system inflammation and developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for neuroinflammatory disorders. She employs advanced neuropathological and molecular techniques to study disease pathology in human tissues and experimental models.

Martina Absinta has received numerous scientific honors, reflecting her excellence in both research and clinical investigation. These include the Young Physician-Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Rita-Levi Montalcini Award from the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association.

• Young Physician-Scientist Award (2022)
• Rita-Levi Montalcini Award (2021)
• NIH Fellows Award for Research Excellence (2018)
• Best Article Award, Italian Society of Neurology (2016)
• Best Poster Award, Italian Society of Neurology (2009)

She is actively engaged in research leadership and training, heading a dedicated laboratory focused on experimental neuropathology. While specific details about students and grants are not provided in the text, her role as a principal investigator and awardee of competitive national and international prizes indicates a strong trajectory in academic neurology and translational neuroscience.