Current Position:
Prof. Alba Scerrati currently holds dual roles at the Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Ferrara, where she serves as consultant of Neurosurgery, and at the University of Ferrara, where she was appointed Associate Professor of Neurosurgery on November 1, 2022.
Education and Training:
Prof. Scerrati earned her medical degree and completed her specialization in Neurosurgery at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. During her academic journey, she gained extensive international experience, including a research fellowship at Ohio State University in Columbus, USA. In 2017, she furthered her expertise by obtaining an advanced diploma in Neurointerventional Endovascular Surgery.
Professional Experience:
Since 2019, Prof. Scerrati has been a researcher under a fixed-term contract (type B) at the University of Ferrara, where she continues to engage in clinical activities as a neurosurgeon at the Ferrara University Hospital. Her clinical practice is complemented by her leadership in various research projects and her active participation in the academic community.
Research Interests:
Prof. Scerrati's primary scientific interests include the application of 3D printing technologies in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, functional neurosurgery, and vascular neurosurgery.
Publications and Editorial Work:
To date, Prof. Scerrati has authored over 100 scientific articles published in indexed international journals. She has also contributed chapters to, and edited, several books on neurosurgery. In recognition of her expertise, she was appointed to the Editorial Board of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Journal as the Editor responsible for Europe, starting in 2024.
Awards and Honors:
In 2019, Prof. Scerrati received the prestigious Young Investigator Award from the International Society of Neurovascular Disease, underscoring her contributions to the field.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation:
Prof. Scerrati is a co-founder and active collaborator in the innovative startup LP Tech, an accredited spin-off of the University of Ferrara, established in March 2023. The startup focuses on the development of cutting-edge medical technologies, including the recent patent for a “Silicone mold for the inline production of a prosthesis and method for creating said mold,” filed in April 2023.
Professional Memberships and Advocacy:
Prof. Scerrati is a board member of Women in Surgery Italia (WIS), where she is dedicated to promoting gender equality in surgery through initiatives such as targeted mentorship programs.