Professor Massimo Filippi stands as a preeminent figure in clinical neuroscience and neurology with profound contributions to understanding neurological disorders through advanced imaging techniques. He currently serves as Full Professor of Neurology and Director of the Residency School in Neurology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, while simultaneously leading the Neurology Unit, Neurophysiology Service, Neurorehabilitation Unit, Multiple Sclerosis Center, and Center for Alzheimer's and Related Diseases at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele in Milan. Graduating in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan in 1986, he completed his specialization in Neurology at the same institution in 1990 and in Neurophysiopathology at the University of Pavia in 1994. His distinguished career trajectory includes establishing and directing the Quantitative Neuroimaging Unit since 1999 and assuming comprehensive leadership across multiple neurological services at San Raffaele since 2018.
Filippi's groundbreaking research has revolutionized the application of magnetic resonance imaging techniques to elucidate the mechanisms underlying irreversible disability accumulation in multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. His scholarly output encompasses over 1300 peer-reviewed publications with an impressive H-index of 163, reflecting substantial global impact across the neuroscience community. Particularly influential has been his work establishing quantitative neuroimaging biomarkers that predict disease progression and treatment response in multiple sclerosis, fundamentally transforming clinical trial design and therapeutic monitoring approaches. His leadership in the MRI Working Group of the Sylvia Lawry Centre for Multiple Sclerosis Research has positioned him at the forefront of international efforts to standardize neuroimaging protocols for neurological clinical research.
Beyond his research achievements, Professor Filippi exerts significant influence through his editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neurology and service on numerous editorial boards of prestigious international journals. He has been instrumental in shaping neurology training programs as Director of the Residency School in Neurology and President of the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University. His ongoing research continues to advance precision medicine approaches in neurology, with current focus on developing multimodal imaging biomarkers for early detection and personalized treatment of neurodegenerative conditions. As a recipient of the esteemed Premio Rita Levi Montalcini from AISM in 2001, his contributions to neurological science continue to catalyze innovation and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
