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Neuroscientist & Psychologist | Expert in Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Neuromodulation, and Digital Therapeutics

Profile Summary

I have always been fascinated by how genes and the environment shape behavior and cognition. This curiosity led me through a multidisciplinary path across neuroscience and psychology, expanding into neuromodulation, clinical research, and digital therapeutics. I have worked in labs and hospitals across Italy, Germany, and the United States. My interests lie in the neurophysiology and neuropsychology of cognition in health and disease, and extend to brain changes across the lifespan, digital health, interventions for neurocognitive disorders, VR/AR-based paradigms, the societal implications of AI, and science education. I have led and designed research projects, coordinated basic research and clinical studies, taught university courses, supervised interns and students, served as an editor for scientific journals, and developed medical and scientific materials for diverse audiences. As a freelance neuroscientist and scientific writer, I support others in translating complex ideas into clear and accurate scientific, educational or informational materials. Versatile, analytical, and detail-driven, I thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and healthcare innovation.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurochemistry
• ☆ Neurophysiology
• ☆ Visual Neuroscience
• ☆ Behavioral Neuroscience
• ☆ Computational Neuroscience
• ☆ Cognitive Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuroanatomy
• ☆ Neuropsychology
• ☆ Developmental Neuroscience
• ☆ Neuropharmacology
• ☆ Molecular Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Systems Neuroscience
• ☆ Sociobiology
• ☆ Comparative Physiology
• ☆ Circadian Rhythm Research
• ☆ Library & Information Science
• ☆ Abstracting & Indexing
• ☆ Digital Libraries
• ☆ Library Reference Services
• ☆ Medical Libraries
• ☆ Human Behavior & Psychology
• ☆ Cognitive Science
• ☆ Clinical Psychology
• ☆ Health Psychology
• ☆ Forensic Psychology
• ☆ Behavioral Genetics
• ☆ Child & Adolescent Psychology
• ☆ Family Psychology
• ☆ Developmental Psychology
• ☆ Applied Psychology
• ☆ Organizational Studies
• ☆ Learning & Memory
• ☆ Educational Psychology
• ☆ Analytical Psychology
• ☆ Human-Computer Interactions (HCI)
• ☆ Social Psychology
• ☆ Visual Perception
• ☆ Psychology of Creativity
• ☆ Positive Psychology
• ☆ Geneaology
• ☆ Clinical Social Work
• ☆ Social Welfare
• ☆ Human Services
• ☆ Social Work
• ☆ Gender Equality
• ☆ Human Rights
• ☆ LGBTQ & Sexuality Studies
• ☆ Cultural Studies
• ☆ Gender Studies
• ☆ Popular Culture
• ☆ Medical Sociology
• ☆ Cross Cultural Communication
• ☆ Educational Sociology
• ☆ Family Studies
• ☆ Publishing
• ☆ Visual Communication
• ☆ Speech Communication
• ☆ Multilingualism
• ☆ Cognitive Linguistics
• ☆ Abnormal Psychology
• ☆ Cyberpsychology
• ☆ Sensory Studies
• ☆ Identity
• ☆ Child Psychology
• ☆ Community Development
• ☆ Child & Adolescent Welfare
• ☆ Violence Prevention
• ☆ Child & Adolescent Social Work
• ☆ Human Relationships
• ☆ Counseling & Mental Health Support
• ☆ Drug Addiction Treatment
• ☆ Smoking Cessation
• ☆ Substance Abuse
• ☆ Alcohol Abuse Treatment
• ☆ Addiction & Recovery Counseling
• ☆ Eating Disorders
• ☆ Stress Management
• ☆ Anger Management
• ☆ Bipolar Disorder
• ☆ PTSD
• ☆ Anxiety Disorders
• ☆ Grief Counseling
• ☆ Depression
• ☆ Schizophrenia
• ☆ Personality Disorders
• ☆ ADHD
• ☆ Occupational Therapy
• ☆ Psychiatry
• ☆ Child & Adolescent Counseling
• ☆ Marriage & Family Counseling
• ☆ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• ☆ Parenting & Family Life
• ☆ Domestic Violence Support
• ☆ Neuropsychiatry
• ☆ Addiction Psychiatry
• ☆ Psychopharmacology
• ☆ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• ☆ Social Medicine
• ☆ Health Education
• ☆ Behavior Therapy
• ☆ Group Therapy
• ☆ Sex Therapy
• ☆ Geriatric Psychiatry
• ☆ Hypothesis
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ Meta-Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Gray Literature Search
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Photography & Image Editing
• ☆ Instructional Webinars
• ☆ Continuing Medical Education (CME) Training
• ☆ Skills Training
• ☆ Regulatory Writing
• ☆ Clinical Trial Documentation
• ☆ Clinical Trial Protocol Writing
• ☆ Clinical Study Reports
• ☆ Medical Writing
• ☆ Medical Content Writing
• ☆ Continuing Medical Education (CME) Materials
• ☆ Healthcare Communications
• ☆ Patient Education Materials
• ☆ Research Summaries & Abstracts
• ☆ Cochrane Reviews
• ☆ Medical Copywriting
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Release Notes
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Case Studies
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Copywriting
• ☆ Emails & Newsletters
• ☆ Marketing Copy
• ☆ Social Media Copy
• ☆ Blog Posts
• ☆ Public Relations Writing
• ☆ Product Descriptions
• ☆ User Guides & Handbooks
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Language Translation
• ☆ Screenwriting
• ☆ Creative Writing
• ☆ Audio Transcription
• ☆ Speechwriting
• ☆ News Writing
• ☆ Course Content Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Clinical Trial Documentation, Medical Writing, Non-Medical Regulatory Writing, Technical Writing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Newswriting, Audio Transcription, General Proofreading & Editing, Translation

Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis, Gray Literature Search, Scientific and Technical Research, Systematic Literature Review, Secondary Data Collection

Consulting Business Strategy Consulting, Healthcare Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Image Processing, Data Visualization, Data Cleaning, Data Insights

Work Experience

Editor for Scientific Reports

Nature Portfolio

January 2024 - Present

Scientific Consultant

Neurotech and AI company - coming soon

June 2023 - Present

Postdoc

Technische Universität Dresden

March 2023 - August 2025

Researcher

University of Bari Aldo Moro

October 2019 - February 2023

Visiting PhD Candidate

Harvard Medical School

February 2021 - February 2022

Education

Ph.D.

University of Bari Aldo Moro

October 2019 - May 2023

Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology

University of Bari Aldo Moro

September 2016 - October 2018

Bachelor's in Psychology

University of Bari Aldo Moro

September 2013 - July 2016

Certifications

• Clinical Research Training

  European Centre for Clinical Research Training

  March 2025 - Present

• Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training

  The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

  November 2024 - Present

• Transcranial Current Stimulation and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Training

  Berenson-Allen Center for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, Harvard Medical School

  July 2021 - Present

• Licensed Psychologist

  Italian National Register of Psychologists (No. 6584)

  April 2020 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Annalisa Palmisano, Giorgia Francesca Scaramuzzi, Anna Concetta Spina, Valerio Manippa, Francesca Amico, Ester Cornacchia, Gaetano Scianatico, Richard Buscombe, Richard Avery, Volker Thoma, et al. (2025). Darts fast-learning reduces theta power but is not affected by Hf-tRNS: A behavioral and electrophysiological investigation . Brain Research.

Annalisa Palmisano, Siddhartha Pandit, Carmelo L. Smeralda, Ilya Demchenko, Simone Rossi, Lorella Battelli, Davide Rivolta, Venkat Bhat, Emiliano Santarnecchi (2024). The Pathophysiological Underpinnings of Gamma-Band Alterations in Psychiatric Disorders . Life.

Annalisa Palmisano, Siddhartha Pandit, Carmelo L. Smeralda, Ilya Demchenko, Simone Rossi, Lorella Battelli, Davide Rivolta, Venkat Bhat, Emiliano Santarnecchi (2024). The Pathophysiological Underpinnings of Gamma-Band Alterations in Psychiatric Disorders . Life.

Annalisa Palmisano, Valerio Manippa, Martina Ventura, Davide Rivolta (2023). The Neural Correlates of Developmental Prosopagnosia: Twenty-Five Years on . Brain Sciences.

Annalisa Palmisano, Valerio Manippa, Martina Ventura, Davide Rivolta (2023). The Neural Correlates of Developmental Prosopagnosia: Twenty-Five Years on . Brain Sciences.

Annalisa Palmisano, Alexandra-Maria Tăuƫan, Elias P. Casula, Maria Concetta Pellicciari, Ilaria Borghi, Michele Maiella, Sonia Bonni, Marilena Minei, Martina Assogna, Carmelo Smeralda, et al. (2023). TMS-EEG perturbation biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease patients classification . Scientific Reports.

Annalisa Palmisano, Martina Ventura, Fiorita Innamorato, Giovanni Cicinelli, Emanuela Nobile, Valerio Manippa, Roberto Keller, Davide Rivolta (2023). Investigating the impact of disposable surgical face‐masks on face identity and emotion recognition in adults with autism spectrum disorder . Autism Research.

Annalisa Palmisano, Valerio Manippa, Michael A. Nitsche, Marco Filardi, Davide Vilella, Giancarlo Logroscino, Davide Rivolta (2023). Cognitive and Neuropathophysiological Outcomes of Gamma-tACS in Dementia: A Systematic Review . Neuropsychology Review.

Annalisa Palmisano, Serena Tagliente, Marcello Passarelli, Vitiana D’Elia, James D. Dunn, Michele Masini, Tiziana Lanciano, Antonietta Curci, Davide Rivolta (2023). Self-reported face recognition abilities moderately predict face-learning skills: Evidence from Italian samples . Heliyon.

Annalisa Palmisano, Giulio Chiarantoni, Francesco Bossi, Alessio Conti, Vitiana D’Elia, Serena Tagliente, Michael A. Nitsche, Davide Rivolta (2023). Face pareidolia is enhanced by 40 Hz transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) of the face perception network . Scientific Reports.

Annalisa Palmisano, Valerio Manippa, Marco Filardi, Davide Vilella, Michael A. Nitsche, Davide Rivolta, Giancarlo Logroscino (2022). An update on the use of gamma (multi)sensory stimulation for Alzheimer’s disease treatment . Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience.

Annalisa Palmisano (2022). Face memory and facial expression recognition are both affected by wearing disposable surgical face masks . Cognitive Processing.

Annalisa Palmisano (2022). Non‐invasive neuromodulation can reduce aggressive behaviors in humans: A critical perspective . Journal of Forensic Sciences.

Annalisa Palmisano, Valerio Manippa, Sara Ferracci, Alfredo Brancucci, Davide Rivolta, Luca Tommasi (2022). Transcranial-Direct Current Stimulation of the Prefrontal Cortex Does Not Influence Food Preferences in Healthy Females . SSRN Electronic Journal.

Annalisa Palmisano, Francesco Bossi, Cecilia Barlabà, Francesco Febbraio, Riccardo Loconte, Antonella Lupo, Michael A. Nitsche, Davide Rivolta(2021). Anodal tDCS effects over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (L-DLPFC) on the rating of facial expression: evidence for a gender-specific effect . Heliyon. 7. (11). p. e08267. Elsevier {BV}

CONFERENCE ABSTRACT

Annalisa Palmisano(2022). PC016 / #697 PERTURBATION-BASED TACS-EEG BIOMARKERS OF GAMMA ACTIVITY IN ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE . Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface. 25. (7). p. S11--S12. Elsevier {BV}