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. 🌍🧠💉
Publication Profile
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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. 🧠🔬
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Expression of 19 microRNAs in glioblastoma and comparison with other brain neoplasia of grades I–III – Cited by: 118 – Year: 2014 🧠📑
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Segmentation of the inferior longitudinal fasciculus in the human brain: A white matter dissection and diffusion tensor tractography study – Cited by: 117 – Year: 2017 🧠📊
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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 🧠🩻
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The Prognostic Roles of Gender and O6-Methylguanine-DNA Methyltransferase Methylation Status in Glioblastoma Patients: The Female Power – Cited by: 58 – Year: 2018 🧠⚖️
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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 🧠🔬
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Awake surgery in low-grade gliomas harboring eloquent areas: 3-year mean follow-up – Cited by: 49 – Year: 2011 🧠💉
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Time course of neurological deficits after surgery for primary brain tumours – Cited by: 47 – Year: 2020 🧠🕰️
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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 🧠📈
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Brain interstitial nociceptin/orphanin FQ levels are elevated in Parkinson’s disease – Cited by: 46 – Year: 2010 🧠⚖️
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Is the resection of gliomas in Wernicke’s area reliable? – Cited by: 45 – Year: 2012 🧠💬
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miRNAs expression analysis in paired fresh/frozen and dissected formalin fixed and paraffin embedded glioblastoma using real-time PCR – Cited by: 39 – Year: 2012 🧠🔬
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The use of a cerebral perfusion and immersion–fixation process for subsequent white matter dissection – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2015 🧠⚙️
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Mobilization of the transcavernous oculomotor nerve during basilar aneurysm surgery: biomechanical bases for better outcome – Cited by: 34 – Year: 2014 🧠⚙️
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New insights into the anatomy, connectivity and clinical implications of the middle longitudinal fasciculus – Cited by: 33 – Year: 2021 🧠🌐
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Definition of miRNAs expression profile in glioblastoma samples: the relevance of non-neoplastic brain reference – Cited by: 32 – Year: 2013 🧠📚