Francesca Borgnis | Teleriabilitazione | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francesca Borgnis | Teleriabilitazione | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Francesca Borgnis, IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Italy

Dr. Francesca Borgnis is a distinguished Italian researcher specializing in psychology, telerehabilitation, and digital health interventions. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Italy (2019–2023), and currently serves as a researcher at the S. Maria Nascente IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS. Her work focuses on innovative treatments, including digital therapeutics for chronic neurological disorders, and she has collaborated on numerous grants and projects, such as SIDERA^B and DANCEREX. Dr. Borgnis has authored 31 publications, contributing significantly to cognitive rehabilitation, telerehabilitation, and assistive technology research. She also lectures on developmental and educational psychology at Università degli Studi di Milano. 🌐🧠📚

 

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Academic Journey

Dr. Francesca Borgnis is a dedicated scholar with extensive expertise in psychology. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Italy (2019–2023). Before this, she qualified in Psychology through the University of Pavia in 2018. Dr. Borgnis gained valuable clinical experience during her internship at the MRI Lab & Neuropsychology Clinic at S. Maria Nascente, IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, Italy. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical, Developmental Psychology, and Neuropsychology (2017) and a Bachelor’s in Psychology (2015), both from the University of Milan-Bicocca. 🧠📚

 

Teaching Activities

Dr. Francesca Borgnis is an accomplished lecturer specializing in developmental and educational psychology. Since 2023, she has been sharing her expertise with students at Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy. Her teaching focuses on fostering a deep understanding of psychological development and its applications in educational settings. With a passion for empowering future professionals, Dr. Borgnis integrates her academic and clinical experience into engaging and insightful lectures. Her dedication to teaching reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in psychology and inspiring the next generation of scholars. 🎓👩‍🏫

 

Professional Engagements

Dr. Francesca Borgnis actively contributes to the academic and research community through her role as a Member of the Advisory Board Giovani Ricercatori at Fondazione Don Gnocchi ONLUS, a position she has held since 2024. In this capacity, she collaborates with fellow researchers to foster innovation and support young investigators in their academic journeys. Dr. Borgnis is dedicated to building networks within scientific societies and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Her involvement in this advisory role underscores her commitment to advancing research excellence and nurturing the next generation of scholars. 🤝🧠✨

 

🎯 Research Focus

Dr. Francesca Borgnis specializes in innovative approaches to cognitive and neuropsychological assessment, with a strong emphasis on virtual reality (VR) and telerehabilitation. Her research explores the role of mirror neurons in neurodegenerative disorders 🧠, VR-based tools for evaluating executive functions 🎮, and the use of 360° technology for memory and cognitive assessments. Dr. Borgnis has contributed to studies on Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic disabilities, focusing on digital health interventions and assistive technologies 🤖. Her work integrates systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cutting-edge methodologies to enhance patient rehabilitation and assessment in clinical neuropsychology. ✨📊

 

Publication Top Notes  

📚 Mirror neurons and their relationship with neurodegenerative disorders
🖋️ E Farina, F Borgnis, T Pozzo
📅 2020 | 🔗 Cited by: 49

🌐 Available virtual reality-based tools for executive functions: a systematic review
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 45

🧠 The use of a virtual reality platform for memory decline and hippocampal neural injury in mild cognitive impairment
🖋️ M Cabinio, F Rossetto, S Isernia, et al.
📅 2020 | 🔗 Cited by: 35

💻 Telerehabilitation approaches for chronic heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis
🖋️ S Isernia, C Pagliari, N Morici, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 20

🌬️ Characteristics and efficacy of telerehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
🖋️ S Isernia, C Pagliari, LNC Bianchi, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 19

🧪 Digital health intervention for Alzheimer’s disease: Ability-TelerehABILITation trial
🖋️ F Rossetto, S Isernia, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2023 | 🔗 Cited by: 15

🚀 Executive-functions innovative tool (EXIT 360): Usability and user experience study
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 14

🎥 A simple and effective way to study executive functions using 360 videos
🖋️ F Borgnis, F Baglio, E Pedroli, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 14

🛠️ System Integrated Digital Empowering and TeleRehabilitation (SIDERA): Usability and acceptability study
🖋️ F Rossetto, F Borgnis, S Isernia, et al.
📅 2023 | 🔗 Cited by: 13

🏃 Functional improvement after multidisciplinary rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease
🖋️ M Meloni, FL Saibene, S Di Tella, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 13

🎼 Modified graded motor imagery for musicians’ focal dystonia: a case series
🖋️ M Ramella, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2021 | 🔗 Cited by: 13

📝 SIDERA^B Protocol: Randomized trial on digital health and rehabilitation
🖋️ F Rossetto, F Borgnis, et al.
📅 2022 | 🔗 Cited by: 10