Francesco Latini | White matter | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini | White matter | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Latini, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden. His expertise spans general neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and cerebrovascular diseases. With a deep interest in brain connectivity and gliomas, Dr. Latini has contributed significantly to advancing neurosurgical practices. He leads the Neurointermediate Intensive Care Unit and coordinates regional clinical processes for malignant brain tumors. 🌍🧠💉

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Education

Dr. Latini graduated in 2006 from the University of Bologna, Italy. He completed his specialization in Neurosurgery in 2013 (cum laude) at the University of Ferrara, Italy. In 2021, he earned a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from Uppsala University, focusing on the anatomy and behavior of low-grade gliomas. His training includes specialized fellowships in neurovascular surgery and neuro-oncology at various prestigious institutions worldwide. 🎓📚🏥

Experience

Dr. Latini’s career spans from Resident in Neurosurgery at S.Anna University-Hospital, Ferrara (2008-2013) to roles in Uppsala University-Hospital since 2014. He has held positions as a ward physician, junior consultant, and senior consultant in neurosurgery. Currently, he heads the Neurointermediate Intensive Care Unit and serves as the regional coordinator for malignant brain tumor clinical processes. He is also an associate professor in neurosurgery. 🏥🧑‍⚕️💼

Awards and Honors

Dr. Latini has received numerous awards for his contributions to neurosurgery, including recognition for his work in neuro-oncology and cerebrovascular diseases. He is highly regarded in both research and clinical practice and has been acknowledged for his clinical leadership in brain tumor management and neurosurgical innovation. His honors reflect his excellence in both teaching and surgical practice. 🏆🎖️🌟

Research Focus

Dr. Latini’s research primarily focuses on the role of white matter anatomy in the behavior and surgical treatment of low-grade gliomas. He explores the radiological and histopathological features of diffuse gliomas, aiming to develop new models for their treatment. His work bridges the gap between clinical neurosurgery and advanced imaging technologies, emphasizing preoperative planning and patient outcomes. 🧠🔬

Publication Top Notes

  • Expression of 19 microRNAs in glioblastoma and comparison with other brain neoplasia of grades I–III – Cited by: 118 – Year: 2014 🧠📑

  • Segmentation of the inferior longitudinal fasciculus in the human brain: A white matter dissection and diffusion tensor tractography study – Cited by: 117 – Year: 2017 🧠📊

  • Extension of diffuse low-grade gliomas beyond radiological borders as shown by the coregistration of histopathological and magnetic resonance imaging data – Cited by: 80 – Year: 2016 🧠🩻

  • The Prognostic Roles of Gender and O6-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase Methylation Status in Glioblastoma Patients: The Female Power – Cited by: 58 – Year: 2018 🧠⚖️

  • New insights in the limbic modulation of visual inputs: The role of the inferior longitudinal fasciculus and the Li-Am bundle – Cited by: 55 – Year: 2014 🧠🔬

  • Awake surgery in low-grade gliomas harboring eloquent areas: 3-year mean follow-up – Cited by: 49 – Year: 2011 🧠💉

  • Time course of neurological deficits after surgery for primary brain tumours – Cited by: 47 – Year: 2020 🧠🕰️

  • Pattern of care and effectiveness of treatment for glioblastoma patients in the real world: Results from a prospective population-based registry – Cited by: 46 – Year: 2014 🧠📈

  • Brain interstitial nociceptin/orphanin FQ levels are elevated in Parkinson’s disease – Cited by: 46 – Year: 2010 🧠⚖️

  • Is the resection of gliomas in Wernicke’s area reliable? – Cited by: 45 – Year: 2012 🧠💬

  • miRNAs expression analysis in paired fresh/frozen and dissected formalin fixed and paraffin embedded glioblastoma using real-time PCR – Cited by: 39 – Year: 2012 🧠🔬

  • The use of a cerebral perfusion and immersion–fixation process for subsequent white matter dissection – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2015 🧠⚙️

  • Mobilization of the transcavernous oculomotor nerve during basilar aneurysm surgery: biomechanical bases for better outcome – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2014 🧠⚙️

  • New insights into the anatomy, connectivity and clinical implications of the middle longitudinal fasciculus – Cited by: 33 – Year: 2021 🧠🌐

  • Definition of miRNAs expression profile in glioblastoma samples: the relevance of non-neoplastic brain reference – Cited by: 32 – Year: 2013 🧠📚

Jacques-Olivier COQ | Brain development | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jacques-Olivier COQ | Brain development | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Jacques-Olivier COQ, CNRS/aix Marseille Université, France

Dr. Coq is a Senior Researcher at the CNRS, specializing in neuroscience, particularly sensorimotor plasticity and neurodevelopmental disorders. He holds a PhD from Aix Marseille Université and has conducted postdoctoral research at UC San Francisco and Vanderbilt University. His work focuses on disorders like cerebral palsy, developmental coordination disorder, and the effects of prenatal hypoxia/ischemia. He develops animal models for pathologies associated with neurodevelopment and investigates neuroprotection strategies using stem cells and other therapies. Dr. Coq has authored 61 publications and received multiple research grants and international awards. 🌍🔬

 

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Education & Training 📚

Dr. Jacques-Olivier Coq has a distinguished academic background in neuroscience. He completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of California, San Francisco, under the guidance of Professor Merzenich (2001-2002) and at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, with Professor Kaas (1999-2000). Dr. Coq earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Aix Marseille Université, France (1998). He also holds Master’s degrees from Aix Marseille Université and Université de Bordeaux 1-2, with specializations in Neuroscience and Physiology (1993-1994). His expertise spans developmental neuroplasticity, sensorimotor integration, and neurodevelopmental disorders. 🧠👨‍🔬

 

Grants and Awards 🏆

Dr. Coq has secured 14 research grants since 2001, showcasing his ability to attract funding for his work. He has received multiple awards, including recognitions from the Institut de France and Aix Marseille Université, further validating his research excellence.

Research Interests 🧠🔬

Dr. Jacques-Olivier Coq’s research focuses on cortical and spinal plasticity, particularly in relation to altered sensorimotor experiences during development and adulthood, perceptual abilities, and the effects of stroke and perinatal hypoxia/ischemia. His work involves developing animal models for pathologies such as Encephalopathy of Prematurity, Cerebral Palsy, spasticity, and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Using tools like mesenchymal stem cells and lactoferrin supplementation, he aims to understand the underlying mechanisms of these disorders and develop new neuroprotective strategies. His expertise includes cognition, learning, behavior, locomotion, and electrophysiology (in vivo/vitro patch-clamp and multi-electrode recordings). 🧑‍🔬📈

 

Conclusion

Dr. Jacques-Olivier Coq’s extensive experience, impactful publications, international collaborations, and focus on pressing neurological conditions make him a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work not only advances our understanding of sensorimotor integration and neurodevelopmental disorders but also contributes to developing new therapeutic strategies, aligning well with the award’s objectives of recognizing outstanding research and innovation in the field.

 

Publication Top Notes

  • Environmental enrichment alters organizational features of the forepaw representation in the primary somatosensory cortex of adult rats – 156 citations, 1998 🐾🧠
  • Experience-induced plasticity of cutaneous maps in the primary somatosensory cortex of adult monkeys and rats – 141 citations, 1996 🐒🔄
  • Effects of sensorimotor restriction and anoxia on gait and motor cortex organization: implications for a rodent model of cerebral palsy – 100 citations, 2004 🚶‍♂️⚡
  • Anatomical and functional organization of somatosensory areas of the lateral fissure of the New World titi monkey (Callicebus moloch) – 96 citations, 2004 🐒🧠
  • Impact of neonatal asphyxia and hind limb immobilization on musculoskeletal tissues and S1 map organization: implications for cerebral palsy – 91 citations, 2008 🚼🦵
  • Impact of prenatal ischemia on behavior, cognitive abilities, and neuroanatomy in adult rats with white matter damage – 81 citations, 2012 🧠💔
  • Tactile impoverishment and sensorimotor restriction deteriorate the forepaw cutaneous map in the primary somatosensory cortex of adult rats – 76 citations, 1999 🖐️📉
  • Prenatal ischemia deteriorates white matter, brain organization, and function: implications for prematurity and cerebral palsy – 67 citations, 2016 🧠⏳
  • Neuroanatomical, sensorimotor, and cognitive deficits in adult rats with white matter injury following prenatal ischemia – 64 citations, 2012 🧠🚨
  • Sensorimotor experience modulates age-dependent alterations of the forepaw representation in the rat primary somatosensory cortex – 58 citations, 2001 🧠🔄