Piero Pavone

Piero Pavone is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor (RTDB) and Researcher in General and Specialist Pediatrics at the University of Catania. He holds visiting roles at Samsung University (2017-2019) and the University of Riga (2018-present), focusing on pediatric neurology and clinical research.

• Current affiliations: University of Catania (Italy), University of Riga (Latvia)
• Past roles: Level I Medical Director at multiple Italian hospitals (1998-2017)

His research spans pediatric neurology, autoimmune disorders, encephalopathy, and seizure mechanisms, with a focus on neurophysiological diagnostics. His work intersects pediatrics, neurology, and clinical immunology.

Pavone has received awards for clinical research, editorial contributions, and academic excellence. Notable recognitions include the American Heart Association Best Book Award (2015) and JAMA Best Paper Reviewer Award (2018).

He contributes to academic discourse as Associate Editor for journals including Frontiers in Pediatrics and Children (MDPI Group). His clinical work integrates imaging and neurophysiology laboratories.