Federico Massa

I am a specialist in Neurology, graduated with honors, and earned a Ph.D. in Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience in May 2023. I have obtained the National Scientific Qualification as Associate Professor in the Italian education system for the disciplinary field Neurology. Currently, I serve as a Research Fellow at the Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, and Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI) of the University of Genoa and as a Consultant Neurologist at the IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Metropolitana (AOM) Liguria, San Martino hospital, Genoa (Italy.

Since the early years of my training, I have been deeply engaged in the management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia, movement disorders, and rare neuroinflammatory conditions, including autoimmune encephalitis. My research spans over 115 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and several monographs in book chapters, with 15 as the first author. I have developed specific expertise in molecular imaging and fluid biomarkers for diagnostic and prognostic purposes, contributing to Italian research groups and international consortia advancing these fields.

With a strong commitment to European healthcare and research collaboration, I actively contribute to the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) panels on cognitive and motor disorders, as well as high cortical functions. I hold the Certificate of Fellowship of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN), and of ‘Advocate for Neurology and Brain Health’ and currently serve as the Guideline Representative for the Dementia and Cognitive Disorders Panel of the EAN, contributing to shaping and implementing clinical guidelines in this domain.

I am an organized, proactive professional with a strong ability to work in multidisciplinary teams while fostering empathetic, clear, and responsible communication with patients. My skill set includes designing and executing research projects, conducting comprehensive data analyses, and critically evaluating findings. Passionate and dedicated, I efficiently manage multiple tasks while ensuring high-quality outcomes and effectively presenting experimental data to diverse audiences.