I am Associate Professor at Link Campus University, where I carry out research activity in the field of integrative neuroscience. After earning a medical degree from the University of Turin, I attained a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and an M.S. in Health Statistics and Biometrics.
My research activity is developed at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, statistical models, and neurophysiology. I am interested in the study of the mechanisms that guide perceptual and decision-making processes, in other words, the way the brain processes information from the environment, evaluates uncertainty, and interprets ambiguous situations.
My scientific investigations are especially focused on the functional connections of the cerebral cortex, which are crucial for understanding the dynamics between different brain areas involved in processing sensory and cognitive information. In particular, I have focused on the neural mechanisms of face recognition, a perceptual ability typical of primates. I have also been interested in the processes that enable conscious decision making and what the neural basis of such awareness is.
The aim of my research is to delve into the mechanism of brain function, seeking out to understand how the brain constructs representations of reality, interpreting often ambiguous stimuli, and how it develops perceptual awareness. Through my work, I aim to contribute to the understanding of the processes that define our cognitive experience, offering new perspectives on the mechanisms that regulate brain function and their implications for mental health and human behavior.
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