WORK EXPERIENCE
• 14/12/2021-Present: Head of the Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Program, University Hospital of Ferrara
• 31/12/2020-Present: Full Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
• 21/02/2018–Present: Acting Director, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 01/04/2017–30/12/2020: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy)
• 2017–Present: Director of the School of Specialization in Neurosurgery, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara
• 07/07/2014–Present: Neurosurgeon (Permanent Staff Physician), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 19/03/2014–06/07/2014: Neurosurgeon (Neurosurgeon with a freelance contract), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 27/02/2013–26/02/2014: Neurosurgeon (Fixed-term Staff Physician), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 01/02/2013–26/02/2013: Neurosurgeon (Fixed-term Staff Physician), ASL Latina, S. Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina (Italy)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• 01/2010-12/2012: Doctorate in Neuroscience (PhD), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
• 04/2005-11/2009: Specialization in Neurosurgery (cum laude), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
• 10/1999-07/2004: Degree in Medicine and Surgery (cum laude), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
ACADEMIC TITLES
• 2021/2023: Member of the National Scientific Qualification Commission (ASN) 06/E3: Neurosurgery and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
• 31/12/2020-Present: Full Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
• 2018/2019: Member of the Faculty Board, Doctoral Program in Translational Neuroscience and Neurotechnologies, University of Ferrara
• 01/04/2017–30/12/2020: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy)
• 2014: Lecturer in Neurosurgery at the University of Ferrara
•
o National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor of Neurosurgery MED 27: December 2017
•
o National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor of Neurosurgery MED 27: 2012
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
• Number of articles published in peer-reviewed international journals (January 2025): 177
• H-index (January 2025): 32 (Scopus)
Member of the editorial board for peer-reviewed international journals:
• Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery (Elsevier)
• BioMed Research International (Hindawi)
• Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques & Case Management (Elsevier)
• Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences (Minerva Medica)
• Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (Wiley)
Reviewer for peer-reviewed international journals:
• Neurosurgery; Journal of Neuroimaging; Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery; Childs Nervous System; Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics; Neurological Research; BMC Neurology; Neurosurgical Review; Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery; Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences; Spine; BioMed Research International; Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment; International Journal of Medical Sciences; Medical Principles and Practice.
• Rater of the McMaster Online Rating System since 2008 (McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA)
AWARDS
• 2018: "Award (3rd place) 9th European Young Researcher Award 2017 AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa" for the work "Transpars Microscopic Approach for the Treatment of Purely Foraminal Herniated Lumbar Disc: A Clinical, Radiological, Two-center Study." 1
• 2013: Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINCh) Award to Tekmed for the best published article on multiparametric monitoring of head trauma
• 2013: "Award of Excellence in Reviewing" 2013 from Elsevier in recognition of an extraordinary contribution to the quality of the journal (Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• PRIN (Projects of National Research Interest - Ministry of University and Research, Italy) 2006: proteomic and genomic study on glioblastoma stem cells prot. 2006053729_002. Role: research unit member.
• Finalized Research 2013 call (Ministry of Health): RF-2013-02358029. Validation of a new non-invasive technique based on real-time B-mode ultrasound to assess jugular venous pulse. Role: head of a research unit. Funds received: € 268,100
• Horizon 2020 “Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks” 2019. Project: “The Medical Digital Twin for Aneurysm prevention and Treatment (MEDITATE)” grant agreement No 859836. Research Unit Member.
• PNRR PNRR-POC-2022-12376380, Brain Lesions Border Characterization: Intraoperative Electrophysiology and Off-line Neurobiology – BLBC. Head of the research unit. Funds (total): € 980,000.00
• FAR 2018 UNIFE (PI): € 1,605.50
• FAR 2019 UNIFE (PI): € 1,321.00
• FAR 2020 UNIFE (PI): € 2,046.00
• FIR 2017 UNIFE (PI): € 4,300
• FFABR 2017 MIUR (Funding for Basic Research Activities)-PI-: € 3,000
Main research areas:
• Neuro-oncology; Neurotrauma; Intracranial system and hydrocephalus; Spinal surgery
SURGICAL ACTIVITIES
• Expertise in brain surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery.
• Over 2500 surgical procedures performed
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
• A.A. 2020/21: Lecturer of the Second Level University Master's Degree in Surgical Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome.
• Since A.A. 2021/2022: Neurosurgery of the future, Degree Course in Biotecnologies for Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2017/2018: Neurosurgery; Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Course in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology, 5th year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery in the Neurology course in the 5th year of the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery), University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2017/2018: Neurosurgery (General, Spinal, Neurotraumatology and Neuro-Oncology) and Surgical Technique, years I, II, III, IV, V; School of Specialization in Neurosurgery (Lecturer of surgical technique and neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Neurosurgery, years I, II, III, IV, V), University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Neurology, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Neurology, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: New Technologies in Endocrine Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd year (Lecturer of New Technologies in Endocrine Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Orthopedics, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Orthopedics, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Doctoral Program in Translational Neuroscience and Neurotechnologies, University of Ferrara: Dr. Alba Scerrati, Dr. Giorgio Lofrese, Dr. Vera Vigo
• 14/12/2021-Present: Head of the Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Program, University Hospital of Ferrara
• 31/12/2020-Present: Full Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
• 21/02/2018–Present: Acting Director, Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 01/04/2017–30/12/2020: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy)
• 2017–Present: Director of the School of Specialization in Neurosurgery, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara
• 07/07/2014–Present: Neurosurgeon (Permanent Staff Physician), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 19/03/2014–06/07/2014: Neurosurgeon (Neurosurgeon with a freelance contract), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 27/02/2013–26/02/2014: Neurosurgeon (Fixed-term Staff Physician), University Hospital S. Anna, Ferrara (Italy)
• 01/02/2013–26/02/2013: Neurosurgeon (Fixed-term Staff Physician), ASL Latina, S. Maria Goretti Hospital, Latina (Italy)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• 01/2010-12/2012: Doctorate in Neuroscience (PhD), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
• 04/2005-11/2009: Specialization in Neurosurgery (cum laude), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
• 10/1999-07/2004: Degree in Medicine and Surgery (cum laude), Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University, Rome (Italy)
ACADEMIC TITLES
• 2021/2023: Member of the National Scientific Qualification Commission (ASN) 06/E3: Neurosurgery and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
• 31/12/2020-Present: Full Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Italy
• 2018/2019: Member of the Faculty Board, Doctoral Program in Translational Neuroscience and Neurotechnologies, University of Ferrara
• 01/04/2017–30/12/2020: Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Ferrara, Ferrara (Italy)
• 2014: Lecturer in Neurosurgery at the University of Ferrara
•
o National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor of Neurosurgery MED 27: December 2017
•
o National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor of Neurosurgery MED 27: 2012
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
• Number of articles published in peer-reviewed international journals (January 2025): 177
• H-index (January 2025): 32 (Scopus)
Member of the editorial board for peer-reviewed international journals:
• Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery (Elsevier)
• BioMed Research International (Hindawi)
• Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques & Case Management (Elsevier)
• Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences (Minerva Medica)
• Acta Neurologica Scandinavica (Wiley)
Reviewer for peer-reviewed international journals:
• Neurosurgery; Journal of Neuroimaging; Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery; Childs Nervous System; Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics; Neurological Research; BMC Neurology; Neurosurgical Review; Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery; Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences; Spine; BioMed Research International; Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment; International Journal of Medical Sciences; Medical Principles and Practice.
• Rater of the McMaster Online Rating System since 2008 (McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA)
AWARDS
• 2018: "Award (3rd place) 9th European Young Researcher Award 2017 AO Spine Europe and Southern Africa" for the work "Transpars Microscopic Approach for the Treatment of Purely Foraminal Herniated Lumbar Disc: A Clinical, Radiological, Two-center Study." 1
• 2013: Italian Society of Neurosurgery (SINCh) Award to Tekmed for the best published article on multiparametric monitoring of head trauma
• 2013: "Award of Excellence in Reviewing" 2013 from Elsevier in recognition of an extraordinary contribution to the quality of the journal (Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery)
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• PRIN (Projects of National Research Interest - Ministry of University and Research, Italy) 2006: proteomic and genomic study on glioblastoma stem cells prot. 2006053729_002. Role: research unit member.
• Finalized Research 2013 call (Ministry of Health): RF-2013-02358029. Validation of a new non-invasive technique based on real-time B-mode ultrasound to assess jugular venous pulse. Role: head of a research unit. Funds received: € 268,100
• Horizon 2020 “Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks” 2019. Project: “The Medical Digital Twin for Aneurysm prevention and Treatment (MEDITATE)” grant agreement No 859836. Research Unit Member.
• PNRR PNRR-POC-2022-12376380, Brain Lesions Border Characterization: Intraoperative Electrophysiology and Off-line Neurobiology – BLBC. Head of the research unit. Funds (total): € 980,000.00
• FAR 2018 UNIFE (PI): € 1,605.50
• FAR 2019 UNIFE (PI): € 1,321.00
• FAR 2020 UNIFE (PI): € 2,046.00
• FIR 2017 UNIFE (PI): € 4,300
• FFABR 2017 MIUR (Funding for Basic Research Activities)-PI-: € 3,000
Main research areas:
• Neuro-oncology; Neurotrauma; Intracranial system and hydrocephalus; Spinal surgery
SURGICAL ACTIVITIES
• Expertise in brain surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery.
• Over 2500 surgical procedures performed
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
• A.A. 2020/21: Lecturer of the Second Level University Master's Degree in Surgical Approaches to the Craniocervical Junction, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome.
• Since A.A. 2021/2022: Neurosurgery of the future, Degree Course in Biotecnologies for Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2017/2018: Neurosurgery; Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Course in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Ophthalmology, 5th year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery in the Neurology course in the 5th year of the Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery), University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2017/2018: Neurosurgery (General, Spinal, Neurotraumatology and Neuro-Oncology) and Surgical Technique, years I, II, III, IV, V; School of Specialization in Neurosurgery (Lecturer of surgical technique and neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Neurosurgery, years I, II, III, IV, V), University of Ferrara
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Vascular Surgery, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Neurology, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Neurology, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: New Technologies in Endocrine Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd year (Lecturer of New Technologies in Endocrine Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Since A.A. 2018/2019: Neurosurgery; School of Specialization in Orthopedics, 2nd year (Lecturer of Neurosurgery, School of Specialization in Orthopedics, 2nd year), University of Ferrara.
• Doctoral Program in Translational Neuroscience and Neurotechnologies, University of Ferrara: Dr. Alba Scerrati, Dr. Giorgio Lofrese, Dr. Vera Vigo
