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Academic Journey
Dr. Francesca Borgnis is a dedicated scholar with extensive expertise in psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Italy (2019–2023). Before this, she qualified in Psychology through the University of Pavia in 2018. Dr. Borgnis gained valuable clinical experience during her internship at the MRI Lab & Neuropsychology Clinic at S. Maria Nascente, IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Italy. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical, Developmental Psychology, and Neuropsychology (2017) and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2015), both from the University of Milan-Bicocca. 🧠📚
Teaching Activities
Dr. Francesca Borgnis is an accomplished lecturer specializing in developmental and educational psychology. Since 2023, she has been sharing her expertise with students at Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. Her teaching focuses on fostering a deep understanding of psychological development and its applications in educational settings. With a passion for empowering future professionals, Dr. Borgnis integrates her academic and clinical experience into engaging and insightful lectures. Her dedication to teaching reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in psychology and inspiring the next generation of scholars. 🎓👩🏫
Professional Engagements
Dr. Francesca Borgnis actively contributes to the academic and research community through her role as a Member of the Advisory Board Giovani Ricercatori at Fondazione Don Gnocchi ONLUS, a position she has held since 2024. In this capacity, she collaborates with fellow researchers to foster innovation and support young investigators in their academic journeys. Dr. Borgnis is dedicated to building networks within scientific societies and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Her involvement in this advisory role underscores her commitment to advancing research excellence and nurturing the next generation of scholars. 🤝🧠✨
🎯 Research Focus
Dr. Francesca Borgnis specializes in innovative approaches to cognitive and neuropsychological assessment, with a strong emphasis on virtual reality (VR) and telerehabilitation. Her research explores the role of mirror neurons in neurodegenerative disorders 🧠, VR-based tools for evaluating executive functions 🎮, and the use of 360° technology for memory and cognitive assessments. Dr. Borgnis has contributed to studies on Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic disabilities, focusing on digital health interventions and assistive technologies 🤖. Her work integrates systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cutting-edge methodologies to enhance patient rehabilitation and assessment in clinical neuropsychology. ✨📊
Publication Top Notes
📚 Mirror neurons and their relationship with neurodegenerative disorders
🖋️ E Farina, F Borgnis, T Pozzo
📅 2020 | 🔗 Cited by: 49
🌐 Available virtual reality-based tools for executive functions: a systematic review
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 45
🧠 The use of a virtual reality platform for memory decline and hippocampal neural injury in mild cognitive impairment
🖋️ M Cabinio, F Rossetto, S Isernia, et al.
📅 2020 | 🔗 Cited by: 35
💻 Telerehabilitation approaches for chronic heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
🖋️ S Isernia, C Pagliari, N Morici, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 20
🌬️ Characteristics and efficacy of telerehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
🖋️ S Isernia, C Pagliari, LNC Bianchi, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 19
🧪 Digital health intervention for Alzheimer’s disease: Ability-TelerehABILITation trial
🖋️ F Rossetto, S Isernia, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2023 | 🔗 Cited by: 15
🚀 Executive-functions innovative tool (EXIT 360): Usability and user experience study
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 14
🎥 A simple and effective way to study executive functions using 360 videos
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 14
🛠️ System Integrated Digital Empowering and TeleRehabilitation (SIDERA): Usability and acceptability study
🖋️ F Rossetto, F Borgnis, S Isernia, et al.
📅 2023 | 🔗 Cited by: 13
🏃 Functional improvement after multidisciplinary rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease
🖋️ M Meloni, FL Saibene, S Di Tella, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 13
🎼 Modified graded motor imagery for musicians’ focal dystonia: a case series
🖋️ M Ramella, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 13
📝 SIDERA^B Protocol: Randomized trial on digital health and rehabilitation
🖋️ F Rossetto, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 10