Sara Palermo

Sara Palermo serves as an Associate Professor in Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the Department of Psychology, University of Turin, where she acts as reference professor for the Master's degree course in Body and Mind Sciences. She holds significant editorial positions including Assistant Specialty Chief Editor for Neuropsychology and Guest Associate Editor for Cognitive Science at Frontiers in Psychology.

Education

• MSc in Clinical Psychology
• PhD in Experimental Neuroscience

Research Focus

Her work integrates neuropsychological assessment with advanced neuroimaging to investigate cognitive resilience mechanisms in aging populations and neurodegenerative conditions. Key methodologies include transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and cortico-cortical paired associative stimulation (ccPAS) for probing neural plasticity. Current projects address Alzheimer's disease progression, Long COVID neuropsychological impacts, and spinocerebellar ataxia biomarkers through longitudinal thalamic volume analysis.

Publication Trends

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant threads: (1) neuromodulation therapies for cognitive enhancement in aging, (2) neurophysiological biomarkers of cognitive resilience, and (3) pandemic-related neurological sequelae. Her collaborative work consistently bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, emphasizing translational approaches to improve cognitive outcomes in vulnerable populations.

Scientific Awards

No awards were documented in the provided materials.

Academic Contributions

As editorial leader at Frontiers in Psychology, she shapes discourse in neuropsychology and cognitive science. Her mentorship extends through the Body and Mind Sciences Master's program, though specific student advisees aren't listed. Current research appears supported by institutional resources at Turin University with strong interdisciplinary collaboration patterns evident in co-author networks.