Alessandro Pigozzi

My journey into neuroscience research began during my undergraduate internship under the mentorship of Dr. Marco Cambiaghi, where we explored the effects of transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on the prefrontal cortex in the mouse model of multiple sclerosis (MS). This research, in collaboration with Prof. Costantin’s lab, specifically focused on how tDCS modulates serotonergic activity in the dorsal raphe nucleus and its potential influence on the development of depressive-like behavior in the Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE) model of MS. This experience ignited my passion for neuroscience and motivated me to pursue further studies in the field.

For my Master’s degree internship, I continued working in Dr. Cambiaghi’s lab on a project investigating the impact of environmental factors — specifically prenatal stress and environmental enrichment — on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

Currently, I am in the early stages of my PhD in the BNP lab, continuing the research I initiated during my Master’s program. I am excited to delve deeper into neural circuits and disease mechanisms while embracing new challenges as I advance my research and grow as a neuroscientist.