Professor
Neurology University of Genoa
Work Experience
Institution: University of Genoa
2018 –: Scientific Director Ospedale Policlinico San Martino – Sistema Sanitario Regione Liguria – Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico per l’Oncologia
2018 –: Direttore Unità Operativa Semplice “Neurologic Outpatient Clinic (neurologia ambulatoriale)” nell’ambito dell’UOC Clinica Neurologica dell’IRCCS Policlinico San Martino
2017 – today: Full Professor – Neurology University of Genoa
2011 – 2017: Associate Professor – Neurology
1993 – 2011: Dirigente Medico di I livello (Assistant Professor Level), Department of Neurosciences, Ophthalmology and Genetics-University of Genoa
1995 – : Head of the Neuroimmunology Lab of Department of Neurosciences, Ophthalmology and Genetics-University of Genoa
2000 – : Member of the “Center of Excellence for Biomedical Research” – University of Genoa
2006 – : Head Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Department-University of Genoa
2012 – 2015: Coordinator of the Residency School of Neurosurgery, University of Genoa
2014 – : Director Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Research (CEBR)
2015 – : Coordinator of Curriculum “Neuroscienze cliniche e sperimentali” – in the PhD program on Applied Neurosciences
2012 – : President of Italian Association of Neuroimmunology (AINI)
Teaching Experience
1998 – 2013: Professor of “Elements of Neuropatology” in the Residency Program of Physical Rehabilitation at the University of Genoa
1999 – : Professor of “Elements of Neuroimmunology ” in the Residency Program of Neurology at the University of Genoa
2006 – : Professor of Neurology in the PhD program on Applied Neurosciences
2014 – : Professor of Neurology in the Residency Program of Pediatrich Neuropsichiatry
2009 – : Professor of Neurofarmacologia e Neuropatologia in Biotechnology degree course at the University of Genoa
Education
1983: Maturita’: Liceo Classico “A.Doria” Genova
1989: M.D. Degree Magna Cum Laude, University of Genoa Italian Board of Medicine: completed with honors
1993: Italian Board of Neurology: completed with honors
Postdoctoral training
1984 – 1986: Intern in Anatomy with Prof. D. Zaccheo, Istituto di Anatomia, University of Genoa
1986 – 1987: Intern in Virology with Dr. O. Varnier, Istituto di Microbiologia, University of Genoa
1987 – 1989: Intern in Neurology with Prof. E. Favale, Clinica Neurologica, University of Genoa
1989 – 1993: Resident in Neurology, Clinica Neurologica, University of Genoa
Research Fellowship
1991 – 1992: Research fellow with Dr. F. Manca, Istituto di Immunologia, University of Genoa, Italy
1992: Visiting Scientist at the Department of Neurological and Psychiatric, University of Florence, Italy
1992 – 1994: Visiting Scientist with Prof. S.L. Hauser, Department of Neurology, University of California, San Francisco
Professional Awards
2001: Rita Levi Montalcini Award. Italian Multiple Sclerosis Researcher of the year
2009: Melvin Jones Fellow Award (for dedicated humanitarian services Lions Clubs International Foundation)
2013: Royan International Research Award – an annual prize awarded to the excellences in Reproductive Biomedicine, Reproductive Health, and Stem Cell Biology and Technology
Additional Information
Prof. Uccelli is co-author of 172 peer-reviewed scientific publications with a Total impact factor: 1.213- mean IF/publication: 7,05. Dr Uccelli’s C.I. (Citation Index Scopus) is 11.359 (Citation Index including publication where AU is part of research groups) is 12.120- H Index is 47. Prof. Antonio Uccelli is in Top Italian Scientists list (http://www.topitalianscientists.org)
Since 1995 he has received numerous scientific grants from national (MIUR, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Ministero della Sanità (Ricerca Finalizzata), Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla, Fondazione CARIGE, Fondazione San Paolo etc) and international agencies (Biomed, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, USA, Paul Allen Foundation, Eracosysmed).
