Università degli studi di Brescia

Prof. Marianna Adamo

Associate Professor

Prof. Marianna Adamo is DORIAN GRAY's project coordinator and Associate Professor at University of Brescia. She is HF specialist and interventional cardiology. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 290 peer reviewed articles and participating in many clinical trials in the past 15 years as well as interantional congresses and research projects.

Prof. Marco Metra

Full Professor

Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Institute of Cardiology at the University and Civil Hospitals of Brescia, Italy. Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Heart Failure, Senior Consulting Editor of the European Heart Journal, and editorial board member of several scientific journals. He co-chaired the 2021 ESC Guidelines on Heart Failure. His research focuses on the treatment of heart failure and its comorbidities, with a leading role in numerous clinical trials. Author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles, he has a Google Scholar H-index of 144.

Dr. Mauro Massussi

Interventional Cardiologist/Cardiologist

Dr. Mauro Massussi is an Interventional Cardiologist at Spedali Civili in Brescia, Italy. His clinical expertise includes coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, and transcatheter interventions. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Innovation in Clinical Research and Methodology at the University of Brescia. Dr. Massussi’s research focuses on interventional cardiology and the application of deep learning in cardiovascular imaging. He actively contributes to scientific advancement through peer-reviewed publications, collaborative research, and participation in international conferences and clinical trials.

Dr Vanessa Porrini

Dr in Neuroscience and Project Manager

Holding a degree in Medical Biotechnology and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Brescia, Vanessa Porrini brings over 15 years of research experience, with expertise in both scientific and project management domains. Prior to joining the DORIAN GRAY project, she worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Brescia, specializing in neurodegenerative processes in brain diseases such as cerebral ischemia, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. As DORIAN GRAY Project Manager, she ensures effective coordination among consortium partners, facilitates communication with administrative bodies, and supports the efficient implementation of project activities in full compliance with EU funding regulations.

Prof. Alessandro Padovani

Full Professor

Professor Alessandro Padovani earned his degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Verona, followed by a specialization in Neurology and a PhD in Neuropsychology from La Sapienza University in Rome. He currently serves as Full Professor of Neurology and Director of the Neurology Clinic at the University of Brescia. He is also Director of the Neurology Residency Program and Head of Neurology Unit 2 at ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia. Throughout his career, he has held key academic and clinical leadership roles, including President of the Medical School and various integrated medical programs. His expertise lies in neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases.

Prof. Andrea Pilotto

Associate Professor

Prof Andrea Pilotto earned his MD with honors from the University of Padua in 2009 and specialized in Neurology at the University of Brescia in 2015. He has held research and clinical fellowships in top European centers, including Heidelberg and Tübingen. Since 2017, he has been a neurologist and university researcher at the University of Brescia and ASST Spedali Civili. His expertise includes movement disorders, atypical dementias, and neurodegenerative diseases. He has also taught neurology courses in Medicine and Physiotherapy. His work combines clinical practice with neuroimaging, biomarker research, and neurorehabilitation.

Andrea Rizzardi

PhD

Andrea Rizzardi holds a PhD in Innovation in Clinical Research and Methodology at the University of Brescia focusing on digital biomarkers of sleep, fatigue, and daily activities in neurodegenerative diseases. He previously worked as a research fellow on the COCOON project, studying vascular risk factors and physical activity in Alzheimer’s disease.

Prof. Simona Cacace

Researcher in private law, President of the Ethical Committee of the University of Brescia (CERA), Coordinator of the Biotechnology and the Law Observatory of Brescia and co-founder of the Trustworthy AI Lab of the University of Brescia (TRAIL).

Simona Cacace is a researcher in private law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Brescia. She is actually the president of the Ethical Committee of the University of Brescia (Comitato Etico per la Ricerca di Ateneo, CERA), the Coordinator of the Biotechnology and the Law Observatory of Brescia (Osservatorio di Biodiritto - Per un diritto gentile), as well as the co-founder of the Trustworthy AI Lab of the University of Brescia (TRAIL). Within the Dorian Gray project, Professor Cacace will play a key role in assessing the regulatory framework underlying the devices’ research and development, as well as in evaluating the consequences of their employment inside the physician-patient relationship. To do so, she will avail herself of the contribution of two phd students of the University of Brescia as collaborators: Stefano Buzi and Sara Marenzi.

Mr. Stefano Buzi

PhD Student

Stefano Buzi is a three-years phd student in law of the University of Brescia, with a research project which addresses how the physician-patient relationship is affected by AI under the legal point of view. He is currently an affiliate of both the Biotechnology and the Law Observatory of Brescia and the Trustworthy AI Lab of the University of Brescia.

Mrs. Sara Marenzi

PhD Student

Sara Marenzi is a phd student of the University of Brescia. She is graduated in law and her research project is about legal aspects of AI in medicine. She is an assistant for the chair of civil law at the University of Brescia and she is an affiliate of the Trusthworty AI Lab (TRAIL) of the University of Brescia.

Prof. Nicoletta Cusano

Associate Professor

Professor of Theoretical Philosophy, Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences (DSCS) University of Brescia. Director of the Advanced Postgraduate II Level (post Master Degree) International and Interuniversity Programme in Artificial Intelligence, Mind, Enterprise (Un. Brescia, Un. Trento, Un. Vienna - TUW). Visiting Professor University of Houston, Department of Modern and Classical Languages 3553 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA. She teaches moreover Theoretical Philosophy by University of International Studies of Rome.

Mrs. Elena Guerra

PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering of the University of Brescia has a philosophical background and her field of research is Robo-ethics.

Mr. Lorenzo Romagnoli

PhD Candidate

PhD Candidate in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Innovation in Clinical and Methodological Research at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences of University of Brescia. He has a philosophical background and his research doctoral project is focused on the analysis of the philosophical implications of the application of AI in Medicine.

Mr. Mohsen Fallahi

Research Fellow

Mohsen Fallahi holds a degree in Occupational Therapy from Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and a master's in physical Activity and Health Promotion from the University of Tor Vergata, Rome. Currently He is working as a research fellow on the IDEA-FAST project in university of Brescia, focusing on wearable sensors in Parkinson’s disease. His interests center on neurorehabilitation, digital health, and the use of technology in clinical research. He brings experience in both clinical practice and interdisciplinary research on neurological disorders.

Mrs. Diana Tornaghi

Clinical Psychologist

Diana Tornaghi is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, currently completing a postgraduate specialization in Neuropsychology and Psychotherapy. She has experience in neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and behavioral interventions in clinical and research settings. She collaborates with the University of Brescia on both research and clinical activities. She focuses on cognitive stimulation protocols and cognitive load parameters to support healthy aging.