Relaxometry Professors and Supervisors in Italy

Giacomo Parigiمشاهده پروفایل

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University of FlorenceItaly

Giacomo Parigi is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of Florence, affiliated with the Magnetic Resonance Center and the Department of Chemistry. His work focuses on paramagnetic effects in NMR, MRI contrast agents, and protein dynamics. He holds a Physics degree (1992) and a Chemistry PhD from the University of Florence, with postdoctoral and research roles at CERM since 1999. Research Interests: Parigi’s research explores paramagnetic effects in biological molecules, including protein structure determination, MRI contrast agent design, and relaxometry. He co-authored seminal books on NMR of paramagnetic molecules and pioneered methods for studying protein dynamics via field-cycling NMR. His lab integrates computational biology, bioinformatics, and experimental NMR to address biomedical challenges. Publications & Trends: Recent work emphasizes machine learning-enhanced NMR analysis, novel MRI probes (e.g., Mn-based nanogels), and structural studies of metalloproteins. His articles highlight innovations in paramagnetic NMR restraints, dynamic aggregation imaging, and low-field MRI applications. Awards & Grants: No explicit awards mentioned, but his extensive publications reflect significant contributions to NMR methodology. Active in securing grants for structural biology and biomedical imaging projects. Labs & Teams: Leads the Magnetic Resonance Center’s NMR group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving biomaterials, drug design, and protein engineering. His team develops cutting-edge tools for in-cell NMR and metabolomics analysis.

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Daniela Delli Castelliمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TurinItaly

Roles and Affiliations : Associate Professor at the University of Torino, Department of Molecular Biotechnologies and Health Science. Member of the Molecular Imaging Center. Specializes in developing advanced MRI contrast agents (CEST) for molecular imaging and diagnostic applications. Research Focus : Leads research on CEST agents, including LipoCEST and ParaCEST systems, with applications in cancer imaging, pH-mapping, and targeted drug delivery. Innovates in pH-responsive probes (e.g., YbHPDO3A) for tumor microenvironment analysis and diagnostic tests like LICIA. Current projects include heteronuclear CEST agents to enhance sensitivity and spatial resolution. Labs and Teams : Heads the Delli Castelli Lab, focusing on molecular imaging and nanosystems. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving biomedicine, engineering, and chemistry. Grants and Awards : While specific grants are not listed, her work reflects sustained funding for MRI innovation and nanomedicine. Recognized for contributions to CEST agent development and clinical translation.

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Jorge Jovicichمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TrentoItaly

Jorge Jovicich is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Trento, Italy. He holds concurrent roles at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) and the Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED). With expertise in functional neuroimaging and MRI technology, he leads the MRI lab and Methods Group at CIMeC since 2006. His academic career spans postdoctoral research at institutions like MIT, Caltech, and Harvard Medical School, alongside roles as a lecturer in neuroscience and medical imaging. Education includes a PhD in Physics from the Max-Planck Institute and University of Leipzig, an MSc in Medical Imaging from the University of Aberdeen, and a Licenciatura en Física from the Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. His research focuses on brain connectivity, neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), and advancing MRI techniques for clinical applications. He has contributed to projects like the ISMRM reproducibility challenge and developed tools such as ReStNeuMap for functional MRI network analysis. Teaching spans global institutions including Harvard, MIT, and the Instituto Balseiro in Argentina. His work emphasizes translational neuroimaging, bridging basic science and clinical practice. Key interests include biomarker development for neurodegenerative diseases and optimizing neuroimaging protocols for accuracy and reproducibility. Recent research trends include exploring temporal resolution in fMRI, thalamic nuclei segmentation, and microstructural pathways in cognitive impairment. Collaborative efforts aim to standardize neuroimaging practices and improve diagnostic accuracy through advanced MRI methods.

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Claudio Luchinatمشاهده پروفایل

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University of FlorenceItaly

Claudio Luchinat is a Full Professor of Chemistry at the University of Florence, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the Magnetic Resonance Center (CERM). He co-founded CERM and currently leads the Interuniversity Consortium on Magnetic Resonance of Metalloproteins (CIRMMP). His research focuses on structural biology, paramagnetic NMR methodologies, and metabolomics. Notable contributions include integrating structural techniques (X-ray/NMR) for biomolecular accuracy, advancing Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) theory, and pioneering NMR-based metabolomics for disease biomarker discovery. Luchinat’s work spans metalloprotein studies, relaxometry applications, and MRI contrast agent development. He has been a key figure in metabolomics, publishing influential studies on Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular risk, and cancer. His research bridges theoretical and applied domains, with global collaborations and invitations to international conferences as a keynote speaker. He holds roles as director of CERM and CIRMMP, and is recognized as a leading expert in structural and metabolic NMR. His lab develops novel statistical methods for metabolomics data analysis, emphasizing preanalytical standardization in multicenter studies.

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Mauro Bottaمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Eastern PiedmontItaly

Mauro Botta is a Full Professor in the Department of Science and Technological Innovation at Universita' degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro. His research focuses on developing novel MRI contrast agents, nanomaterials, and coordination chemistry approaches for medical imaging applications. His work bridges chemistry, materials science, and medical physics to create innovative diagnostic tools. Botta's primary research interests include molecular design of paramagnetic complexes, relaxivity mechanisms in MRI contrast agents, and supramolecular approaches to enhance imaging sensitivity. He develops both gadolinium-based and alternative contrast agents using transition metals like manganese and iron, with particular emphasis on stability, biocompatibility, and signal enhancement. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on developing new classes of contrast agents through molecular engineering. The research shows increasing sophistication in designing multifunctional probes that combine diagnostic capabilities with responsive behaviors and improved safety profiles.

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Fabio Carniatoمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Eastern PiedmontItaly

Fabio Carniato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Science and Technological Innovation at Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale. His research focuses on developing advanced materials for medical imaging and environmental applications, particularly MRI contrast agents and catalytic systems. Carniato's expertise spans coordination chemistry of lanthanides and transition metals, design of nanostructured materials for diagnostic imaging, and development of catalytic systems for environmental decontamination. His work integrates synthetic chemistry, materials characterization, and biomedical evaluation. Recent publications demonstrate sustained innovation in MRI probe design, particularly iron-based contrast agents and nanoplatforms, while expanding into environmental applications like pesticide degradation and water purification. His collaborative projects include 'STARS: Exploring Spin Dynamics of Earth Abundant Transition Metal Ion Complexes' (2023-2025) and nanogel-based MRI probes development.

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Enrico Raveraمشاهده پروفایل

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University of FlorenceItaly

Enrico Ravera is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florence, affiliated with the Magnetic Resonance Center. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Florence (2008–2013), followed by postdoctoral fellowships at CERM and a FIRC Fellowship at CIRMMP. His research focuses on NMR spectroscopy (solution/solid-state), paramagnetic systems, EPR, and biomaterial characterization. Key achievements include developing novel NMR methodologies for protein-material interactions and co-authoring influential textbooks like NMR of Paramagnetic Molecules . Education: B.Sc. Chemistry, University of Florence (2008) M.Sc. Chemistry of Biological Molecules, cum laude (2009) Ph.D. in Chemistry (2013) Research interests span solid-state NMR, paramagnetic systems, EPR, and bioinspired materials. Notable contributions include engineering enzymes for bioinspired silica formation and studying protein dynamics via paramagnetic tagging. Awards include the 2020 Premio Raffaello Nasini, GIDRM Under 35 Award, and UNESCO/IUPAC Green Chemistry Prize. His work bridges chemistry, biology, and materials science, with applications in drug design and medical imaging. Grants and collaborations include projects on protein-drug conjugates, NMR-based drug development, and biotherapeutic characterization. He leads efforts in developing interdisciplinary approaches for structural biology. Labs/Teams: Active in the Magnetic Resonance Center (CERM) and collaborates with CIRMMP. Research integrates NMR with computational methods and biophysical techniques.

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Elena Fogazziمشاهده پروفایل

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University of TrentoItaly

Elena Fogazzi is a Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Trento, Italy, specializing in medical physics applications for radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging. Her research focuses on: Proton therapy quality assurance and dosimetry Proton computed tomography (pCT) system development Relative stopping power estimation for treatment planning Metal artifact reduction in radiation therapy Neuroimaging biomarkers for multiple sclerosis Recent work (2023-2025) centers on validating proton CT systems against x-ray CT for accurate stopping power prediction, developing novel dosimetry techniques for pencil beam scanning with metal implants, and investigating white matter changes in multiple sclerosis using advanced MRI relaxation techniques. Her publications demonstrate strong collaboration with INFN (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare) on proton imaging instrumentation. Dr. Fogazzi's work bridges engineering and clinical applications, with publications in high-impact journals including Medical Physics and Physics in Medicine & Biology . She maintains active research in proton therapy optimization and cross-modality imaging validation, contributing to improved accuracy in radiation treatment planning. She is affiliated with the INFN proton CT project and collaborates extensively with researchers across Italy and internationally, with frequent co-authorship from Francesco Tommasino, Marina Scarpa, and Paolo Farace.

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