BraiNavLab, University of Verona
We model brain structure and function, and their genetic determinants, with statistical, machine and deep learning methods.
The mission of BraiNavLab is to explore, model, and understand the intricate structure and function of the human brain, uncovering how these are shaped by their underlying genetic determinants. To achieve this, the lab leverages cutting-edge statistical, machine learning, and deep learning methodologies.
Our current research is centered on advancing models of structural, functional, and effective connectivity, as well as brain microstructure, imaging genetics, and brain-computer interfaces (BCI). In the field of ML/DL, we place a strong emphasis on developing explainable AI techniques—designed not only to deliver accurate results but also to open the black box and make algorithmic insights transparent and interpretable.
BraiNavLab's activities span a wide range of applications, bridging fundamental neuroscience and translational research, with a particular focus on neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and epilepsy.
Beyond research, the lab is actively involved in international standardization efforts, contributing to initiatives such as ISO/IEC JTC1, the JPEG DNA Interest Group, and DICOM WG-32, helping shape the future of biomedical data representation and interoperability.
Dr. Ilaria Siviero, a postdoc researcher at the University of Verona, has been awarded the prestigious WE Award – Women Excellence 2025 in the Training and Research category. The awards...
BraiNavLab postdoctoral researcher Nicola Valè received an award in the “Digital Technologies” session at the AIFI conference “Verso l’appropriatezza terapeutica: Moving Between Clinical Practice and Evidence”. The recognition highlights our...
We would like to thank the organizers for the kind invitation to contribute to this edition of CuttingGardens. Silvia Storti presented the talk “Decoding...
We are thrilled to share that Univr Magazine recently interviewed our team to discuss the laboratory’s growing impact and contributions to the field of...
We are pleased to announce that Prof. Silvia F. Storti, Dr. Nicola Valè and Dr. Ilaria Siviero have been interviewed by Observa to discuss...
We are proud to announce that Dr. Nicola Valè has been selected for a research fellowship funded by the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FISM)....
We were absolutely thrilled to recently host Prof. Sergey Plis, Full Professor of Computer Science at Georgia State University and a leading researcher at...
We will contribute to OHBM 2026 with three works: 1) “Latent multivariate patterns link tau pathology to intrinsic brain activity in Alzheimer’s disease”; 2)...
Today BraiNavLab celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Dr. Ilaria Siviero and Silvia Saglia participated in the promotional video by...
We are proud to announce that our head, Prof. Gloria Menegaz, has been appointed Chair of the Steering Committee for the International Symposium on...
BraiNavLab collaborates with leading national and international institutions and organizations, fostering innovation and rigorous research to advance the frontiers of brain science and its related fields. Through these partnerships, the lab actively contributes to knowledge exchange, the development of cutting-edge methodologies, and the translation of scientific discoveries into impactful real-world applications.