Research interests

My research program explores the mechanisms underlying acquired communication disorders and the effectiveness of clinical interventions. I am interested in how evidence-based therapies can shape neuroplasticity, and in bringing new technologies into clinical practice.

Main research areas

• Language disorders
  Studying language disorders in adults, particularly in conditions such as post-stroke aphasia.
• Speech disorders
  Research on motor speech disorders, such as dysarthria and apraxia of speech, and their treatment.
• Neurocognitive disorders
  Studying neurocognitive disorders that affect communication, with a particular interest in disease progression and functional compensation.
• Intervention effectiveness
  Evaluating interventions, with a focus on their long-term impact and their relevance across different settings.
• Neuroplasticity and medical imaging
  Using brain imaging techniques (mainly fMRI) to understand how interventions affect brain plasticity in people living with a communication disorder.
• Evidence-based practice
  Promoting and applying clinical practices grounded in the best available evidence.
• Artificial intelligence
  Exploring the use of AI in assessing communication disorders and in developing innovative clinical tools.
• Open science
  A commitment to open science that promotes transparency, data sharing and collaboration within the scientific community.