IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation Hospital, Italy.
Dr. Gianluca Sesso is a distinguished researcher in the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry. He completed his MD, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pisa in 2017. Dr. Sesso furthered his expertise by pursuing post-graduate studies in Neuroscience at the Ecole des Neurosciences in Paris. His research spans various aspects of neuropsychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and self-injury behaviors in adolescents. He has contributed significantly to the scientific community with multiple publications in high-impact journals, aiming to enhance our understanding of psychiatric disorders and their pharmacological management.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Gianluca Sesso began his academic journey with a Scientific High School Diploma from Liceo Scientifico Statale ‘L. Mascheroni’, Bergamo in 2010, where he earned a perfect score of 100/100. He then pursued his MD at the University of Pisa from 2010 to 2017, graduating Magna Cum Laude, which marked a significant milestone in his medical and scientific education. Following this, Dr. Sesso furthered his expertise through a Post-Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the Ecole des Neurosciences in Paris (2016–2017), where he participated in a rigorous research program with laboratory rotations. This diverse academic foundation provided him with a strong theoretical and practical background in neuroscience and psychiatry, laying the groundwork for his subsequent research endeavors.
Experience 💼
Dr. Sesso's academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Peking and several research leadership roles. He has published widely on topics ranging from antisocial personality disorder and disruptive behavior disorders to bipolar disorder and autism spectrum conditions. He also worked closely with youth populations, addressing mood disorders and the impact of psychostimulants on ADHD treatments.
Research Interests 🔬
Mood Disorders: Investigating the underlying neurobiological mechanisms of mood disorders, with a focus on treatments that can better address emotional regulation and impulsivity.
Bipolar Disorder: Exploring the comorbidities associated with bipolar disorder and identifying novel pharmacological interventions to enhance patient care.
ADHD: Studying the social cognition and empathy deficits in individuals with ADHD, with a particular interest in treatment effects using psychostimulants.
Self-Injurious Behaviors: Examining the links between mood dysregulation and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents, with an emphasis on the role of temperament and psychopharmacological management.
Publications Top Notes 📚
Clinical and Biological Correlates of Emotional Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Developmental Psychopathology
Journal: Brain Sciences (2024)
Clozapine Treatment for Aggressive Behaviors in Youths with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Journal: Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology (2024)
Efficacy of Methylphenidate for Internet Gaming Disorder and Internet Addiction in Patients with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Journal: Current Pharmaceutical Design (2024)
Emotional Dysregulation and Sleep Problems: A Transdiagnostic Approach in Youth
Journal: Clinics and Practice (2024)
Internet Gaming Disorder in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Journal: Brain Sciences (2024)