Marco Loggia

Marco Loggia

Marco Loggia is a prominent neuroscientist known for his research in the field of neuroimaging and pain. He is currently an Associate Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and a researcher at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Education

Marco Loggia received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pisa in Italy. He completed his postdoctoral training at the University of Michigan, where he focused on the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study pain.

Research

Loggia's research primarily focuses on the use of advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand the mechanisms of pain and its modulation. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of how chronic pain affects the brain and how it can be better diagnosed and treated.

Neuroimaging and Pain

One of Loggia's key research areas is the use of positron emission tomography (PET) and fMRI to study the brain's response to pain. His studies have shown that chronic pain can lead to changes in brain structure and function, which can be detected using these imaging techniques.

Chronic Pain

Loggia has also investigated the role of neuroinflammation in chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain. His research has demonstrated that neuroinflammation can be a significant contributor to the persistence of pain in these conditions.

Awards and Honors

Throughout his career, Marco Loggia has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to neuroscience and pain research. These include the Early Career Award from the International Association for the Study of Pain and the American Pain Society's Future Leaders in Pain Research Award.

Publications

Loggia has authored and co-authored numerous scientific papers in high-impact journals. His work is widely cited in the fields of neuroscience and pain research.

Professional Affiliations

Marco Loggia is a member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Neuroscience, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the American Pain Society.

See Also

• Neuroimaging
• Pain
• Functional magnetic resonance imaging
• Positron emission tomography
• Neuroinflammation
• Chronic pain