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• Medical Degree: Graduated with honors from the University of Catania.

• Specialization: Trained at the School of Neurology, University of Catania, specializing in cerebrovascular diseases and neurosonology.

• PhD: Holds an International PhD in Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences.

• Fellowships: Completed a Clinical Research Fellowship at Newcastle University (UK) focusing on clinical neurophysiology.

• Certifications: Holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research and the National Scientific Qualification as a Full Professor in Italy.

Dr. Giuseppe Lanza is an accomplished Italian neurologist and Full Professor at the University of Catania. He also leads the Clinical Neurophysiology Research Unit at the Oasi Research Institute (IRCCS) in Troina, Italy. With an International PhD in Basic and Applied Biomedical Sciences, his work is at the forefront of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and non-invasive brain stimulation.

His research focuses on the intersection of vascular neurology, sleep disorders (particularly Restless Legs Syndrome), and the "celiac brain"—investigating the neurophysiological impact of gluten on the central nervous system. A prolific academic, Dr. Lanza has authored over 250 peer-reviewed articles and serves as an editor for several high-impact journals, including Frontiers in Neurology. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, such as the "Elio Lugaresi" Award for his research in sleep medicine and clinical neurophysiology.

• Vascular Neurology: Investigating subcortical ischemic vascular disease and its impact on cognitive impairment and "vascular depression."

• The "Celiac Brain": A pioneering focus on the neurophysiological effects of gluten, exploring how it alters brain connectivity and motor cortex excitability.

• Sleep Medicine: Researching the pathophysiology of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD), particularly as markers for neurodegeneration.

• Neurosonology: Using Transcranial Doppler sonography to study cerebral hemodynamics and neurovascular health.

Dr. Giuseppe Lanza’s scientific activity is defined by a high-output academic career focused on clinical neurophysiology and translational neuroscience. As a Full Professor at the University of Catania and Chief of a Research Unit at the Oasi Research Institute (IRCCS), he has co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications, achieving a Scopus h-index of approximately 43 with over 4,000 citations.

His work is characterized by the innovative use of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to investigate the "celiac brain," vascular dementia, and sleep-related movement disorders like Restless Legs Syndrome. Beyond his primary research, Dr. Lanza is a prominent figure in the scientific community, serving as Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor for high-impact journals such as Frontiers in Neurology and Journal of Clinical Medicine. His leadership extends to international collaborations and professional societies, where he coordinates research on neuroplasticity and early markers of neurodegeneration.

• Evaluating the adenosine hypothesis of Restless legs syndrome and its implications for current and future treatment strategies

• Impaired interhemispheric inhibition in isolated REM sleep Behavior Disorder: first exploratory Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation-based evidence

• Virtual Reality for Cognitive Rehabilitation in Post-Concussion Syndrome: A Neurological Perspective

• Fibromyalgia Treated with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) and Physical Exercise

• Value of contrast-enhanced transcranial color-coded sonography for diagnosing middle cerebral artery stenosis in patients with poor temporal bone windows

• Inflammatory potential of the diet and self-rated quality of life in Italian adults