
Divisions
Neuroscience


Our mission is to contribute to the unraveling of the inner workings of the human nervous system and mind and to find causes and treatments for neurological and psychiatric diseases. To accomplish this, we investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal and glial dysfunction and we engage in translational and clinical research projects. The impressive advances in our knowledge of the nervous system have made neuroscience one of the most active branches in modern biology and medicine and the integration between basic and clinical research is key to the success of our long-term goal: building on the knowledge generated by basic and clinical research to translate our discoveries into novel therapies for neurological and psychiatric disorders, some of humanity's most disabling disorders.
Organization
The Division of Neuroscience harbors more than 300 scientists organized in several research units. Among these, those involved in translational medicine have assembled into the the Institute of Experimental Neurology (INSPE).
To provide scientific, technical and social support for junior faculties recently recruited into the Division of Neuroscience or recently promoted group leaders, there is a dedicated Mentoring Program.
Members of the Division are also part of the faculty of Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, being affiliated to the Schools of Medicine, of Psychology or of Philosophy. Excellence in higher education is a priority for the Division of Neuroscience. For this reason, the Division is actively involved in the PhD programs of Molecular Medicine and of Cognitive Neuroscience, which offer positions for 3 years on a highly competitive basis.
Research
Scientists affiliated to the Division work together to investigate key and hot issues in neuroscience, with emphasis on the following areas: neurobiology, neuroepidemiology, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neuroimmunology, psychopathology and neuroimaging.
Our strategy is to improve our knowledge of the inner mechanisms underlying the physiological and pathological functioning of the nervous system, and to exploit this knowledge to improve diagnostics of diseases and to develop more rational and personalized therapies.
Clinical collaborations
The Division of Neuroscience daily collaborates with the following research groups, affiliated with the clinical departments of the hospital:
Dario Bonanomi
Group leader, Molecular neurobiology Unit
Francesco Benedetti
Group leader, Psychiatry and clinical psychobiology Unit
Vania Broccoli
Group leader, Stem cells and neurogenesis Unit
Gian Giacomo Consalez
Group leader, Neuropathophysiology Unit
Jean-Michel Cioni
Group leader, RNA biology of the neuron Unit
Ivan de Curtis
Group leader, Cell adhesion Unit
Patrizia D'Adamo
Research associate, Rett Research and neurodevelopmental diseases Unit
Giulio Ferrari
Group leader, Eye repair lab Unit
Rossella Galli
Group leader, Neural stem cell biology Unit
Nicoletta Landsberger
Group leader, Rett syndrome and neurodevelopmental disorders Unit
Sonia Levi
Group leader, Proteomic of iron metabolism Unit
Francesca Maltecca
Group leader, Mitochondrial dysfunctions in neurodegeneration Unit
Daniela Perani
Group leader, In vivo structural and molecular neuroimaging Unit
Michele Simonato
Research associate, Division of neuroscience
Carla Taveggia
Group leader, Axo-glia interactions Unit (INSPE)
Flavia Valtorta
Group leader, Neuropharmacology Unit
Bioinformatician/computational scientist at the Center for Omics Sciences/Division of Neuroscience
Postdoctoral position open in Molecular genetics of Intellectual disability Lab, headed by Patrizia D'Adamo