Translational Neurosciences and Neurotechnologies

The PhD Program in Translational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, lasting three years, is open to Italian and international graduates holding a degree equivalent to a master’s degree. The research program is structured around four main thematic areas:

1. Neurophysiology of Communication and Neurotechnology – Study of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying communication and the development of advanced technologies for neural interfacing, brain stimulation, and sensory-motor rehabilitation.

2. Preclinical Neuroscience – Experimental investigations using animal and cellular models to understand the neurobiological basis of nervous system diseases and develop new therapeutic approaches.

3. Clinical Neuroscience – Applied research in neurology, psychiatry, neurovascular surgery, neuro-rehabilitation, and otorhinolaryngology, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of nervous system disorders.

4. Data Analysis and Modeling – Development of advanced tools for analyzing neuroscientific data, including machine learning methodologies, artificial intelligence, and computational modeling of brain processes.

The PhD program integrates these areas through a multidisciplinary and translational approach, combining fundamental research with clinical applications. Collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) ensures a research environment that promotes technology transfer.

Doctoral students are supervised by a primary advisor and possibly a co-supervisor to define an Individual Training Plan (ITP) tailored to their skills and interests.

The training includes research activities, scientific article publication, conference participation, tutoring, and third mission initiatives, aimed at fostering dialogue between academia and society. The PhD program also provides financial support through research budgets, university grants, and supervisor funding.

Admission is based on a selection process, and progression to subsequent years depends on the evaluation of scientific progress. The final dissertation, written in English, undergoes peer review and is defended before a committee of experts.