Serena Bovetti

Serena Bovetti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, Italy. Her research integrates advanced optical techniques with cellular neuroscience to investigate neural circuit dynamics and adult neurogenesis, primarily within the olfactory system and neocortex.

Her primary research interests encompass adult-born neuron integration in olfactory circuits, molecular mechanisms of neural plasticity, and the development of cutting-edge two-photon imaging methodologies. She specializes in patterned illumination techniques, optogenetic manipulation, and microendoscopic approaches for high-resolution in vivo brain imaging. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience with systems-level circuit analysis to understand how sensory experience shapes neural network organization.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on developing and applying optical tools to dissect neural circuit function. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between biomedical engineering and neuroscience, with particular emphasis on cortical state transitions, inhibitory circuit control, and experience-dependent plasticity in adult-born neurons. The work spans cellular, circuit, and systems neuroscience levels.

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Dr. Bovetti leads the Adult Neurogenesis research group and participates in the PRIN PNRR 2022 DELIMIT project (Discovering the Effectors of Lifestyle-driven Memory enhancement via Inflammation). While specific students aren't listed, her extensive publication record with junior co-authors indicates active mentorship of graduate researchers. She serves on the Departmental Council and teaches Comparative Anatomy courses across multiple biology degree programs.

Her laboratory develops and applies advanced optical techniques including two-photon microscopy, patterned illumination systems, and microendoscopic platforms. The research team collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects involving neural circuit mapping, optogenetic control, and the molecular regulation of adult neurogenesis, with particular focus on the olfactory bulb as a model system for neuroplasticity studies.