Prof. Pasquale Striano
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Genova and Director of Pediatric Neurology and Muscular Diseases Unit at Gaslini Children’s Hospital, Genova, Italy
Italy
Areas of expertise
- Epilepsy
- Febrile Seizures
- Myoclonus
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Cortical Tremor
- Neuropsychological Disorders
- Rare Genetic Neurological Disorders
About the expert
Prof. Pasquale Striano is a distinguished pediatric neurologist and expert in muscular diseases. He is now a Full Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Genova and Director of the Pediatric Neurology and Muscular Diseases Unit at Gaslini Children’s Hospital, Italy. Prof. Striano's research is primarily focused on molecular genetics and clinical assessment of idiopathic epilepsies, with significant contributions to the field.
Prof. Pasquale Striano is a distinguished figure in the field of pediatric neurology and muscular diseases. He obtained his MD degree in Medicine and Surgery with honors from the University of Naples, Italy, in 1999, followed by a Neurology Specialty with honors in 2004 and a Pediatrics Specialty with honors in 2017. Prof. Striano further pursued his academic endeavors by completing his PhD studies at the Epilepsy Center, Federico II University, Napoli, Italy, from 2004 to 2008.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to both clinical practice and academic research. His training and academic journey include notable positions such as a Fellowship at the Muscular and Neurodegenerative Disease Unit at the Gaslini Institute in Genova from 2005 to 2006, a Post-Doctorate in Neuroscience at the same institute from 2007 to 2009, and subsequent roles as a Research Associate, Associate Professor, and eventually Full Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Genova, Gaslini Institute, Genova, Italy.
Prof. Striano's contributions extend beyond his academic affiliations; he has been an active member of various professional associations, including the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the Italian League Against Epilepsy (LICE), among others. His dedication to advancing knowledge in the field has been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Young Investigator European Award for Epileptology in 2012.
Currently serving as the Director of the Pediatric Neurology and Muscular Diseases Unit at Gaslini Children’s Hospital in Genova, Italy, Prof. Striano continues to lead groundbreaking research projects funded by grants from esteemed institutions like the Italian Health Minister and the European Joint Programme on Rare Diseases.
His research focus primarily revolves around the molecular genetics of idiopathic epilepsies, with a keen interest in clinical assessment and genotype-phenotype correlations. Prof. Striano's impact is evident not only through his numerous publications in renowned scientific journals but also through his editorial roles in various academic publications, where he contributes his expertise to advancing the field.
With an impressive Scopus Author's Impact Overview and a multitude of publications addressing diverse aspects of neurological disorders, Prof. Striano stands as a leading figure in pediatric neurology, enriching both clinical practice and academic discourse in his field.
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Professor of Pediatrics
2021 - TodayUniversity of Genova, G. Gaslini Institute, Genova, Italy
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Director of Pediatric Neurology and Muscular Diseases Unit
2021 - TodayGaslini Children’s Hospital, Genova, Italy
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Associate Professor at the Department of Neuroscience and Pediatric Sciences
2014 - 2021DINOGMI University of Genova, Italy
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University researcher at the Department of Neurosciences and Pediatric Sciences
2010 - 2014University of Genova, Italy
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Medical Director at the Department of Pediatrics
2008 - 2010G. De Toni, University of Genova, G. Gaslini Institute, Genova, Italy
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Pediatrics Specialty with honor
University of Turin, Italy
2017
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Post-Doctorate in Neuroscience
Gaslini Institute, Genova, Italy
2009
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PhD
Epilepsy Center, Federico II University, Napoli, Italy
2008
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Fellowship at Muscular and Neurodegenerative Disease Unit
G. Gaslini Institute, Genova, Italy
2006
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Neurology Specialty with honor
University of Naples, Italy
2004
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Member of International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
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Member of Italian League Against Epilepsy (LICE)
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Member of Italian League of Paediatric Neurology (SINP)
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Member of Italian Neurology Association (SIN)
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