Stanford University, United States.
Dr. Giuseppe Barisano, M.D., Ph.D., is a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery, specializing in neuroimaging, vascular dysfunction, and cognitive impairment. His pioneering research focuses on non-invasive brain imaging techniques to assess blood vessels and their role in neurodegenerative diseases. With over 16 peer-reviewed publications, his work has significantly contributed to understanding the blood-brain barrier, brain aging, and neurological disorders.
Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Giuseppe Barisano earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2022, where his dissertation focused on vascular dysfunction in cognitive impairment. He previously obtained his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from San Raffaele University Medical School in Milan, graduating with top honors (110/110, with Honors). His academic journey began at Classical Lyceum “M. Tondi” in San Severo, Italy, where he completed his high school education with distinction.
Experience 💼
Dr. Giuseppe Barisano is currently a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery (2022–Present), where he developed a non-invasive tool for blood vessel assessment, featured in The Lancet’s eBioMedicine. He leads multiple research projects on Alzheimer’s disease and autism spectrum disorder and collaborates with OpenAI on AI safety and biosecurity. Previously, he was a Research Scientist at Keck School of Medicine, USC (2017–2022), where he developed computational tools for blood-brain barrier permeability assessment and contributed to Alzheimer’s disease research (Nature publication). His medical training includes a Medical Internship at San Raffaele Hospital, Milan (2016–2017). Additionally, he served as an Auxiliary Firefighter for the Milan Fire Dept. & Lombardy Firefighter Directorate (2013–2017).
Research Interests 🧠
Neuroimaging & MRI-based Biomarkers
Blood-Brain Barrier Dysfunction in Neurological Disorders
Alzheimer’s Disease & Cognitive Decline
Multi-Omics & AI in Neuroscience
Space Medicine & Brain Health in Astronauts
Awards & Honors 🏆
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Grant
NIH Research Fellowship
Best Oral Presentation – Human in Space Symposium, 2021
Summa Cum Laude Award – International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2020)
Gold Medal – Italian National Collegiate Cycling Championship (2015)
Merit Award – Italian Natural Science Olympiad (2009)
Selected Publications 📚
MRI Free Water Mediates the Association Between Diffusion Tensor Image Analysis Along the Perivascular Space and Executive Function in Four Independent Middle to Aged Cohorts.
Journal: Alzheimer’s & Dementia (2024)
Robust, Fully-Automated Assessment of Cerebral Perivascular Spaces and White Matter Lesions: A Multicenter MRI Longitudinal Study of Their Evolution and Association with Risk of Dementia and Accelerated Brain Atrophy.
Journal: eBioMedicine (The Lancet) (2024)
Neuroinflammation Modifies the Relationship Between Stress and Perivascular Spaces in an Elderly Population with Different Levels of Cognitive Impairment.
Journal: Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience (2024)
Decreased Functional Connectivity is Associated with Increased Levels of CSF Soluble-PDGFRβ, a Marker of Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown, in Older Adults.
Journal: Brain Imaging & Behavior (2024)
Modulation of the Association Between Corticospinal Tract Damage and Outcome After Stroke by White Matter Hyperintensities.
Journal: Neurology (2024)