Prof. Dr. Antonio Luchicchi
Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC
September 23rd, 2024, 2:00 PM, Institute of Anatomy, Lecture Hall
About the Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Antonio Luchicchi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC, specializing in the pre-immune etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS). He has significantly contributed to the understanding of axon-myelin interactions and the role of altered communications in demyelination and remyelination processes in MS.
Education and Training:
Postdoc: Biomedical Sciences, VU University Amsterdam
PhD: Neuroscience, University of Cagliari, Italy
Master’s Degree: Psychology, University of Cagliari, Italy
Steps of his Career:
Assistant Professor at Amsterdam UMC, MS Center Amsterdam (2021-Present)
University Lecturer, Department of Anatomy and Neurosciences, Amsterdam UMC (2020-2021)
Postdoctoral Researcher, VU University Amsterdam (2012-2017)
Visiting Scientist, Marie Curie University, Paris (2010)
Research Contributions:
Dr. Luchicchi’s research encompasses the use of advanced imaging techniques and histopathology on human post-mortem brain material and organotypic slice cultures. His studies are pivotal in understanding the early events in MS, including myelin blistering, demyelination, and axonal loss.
Selected Publications:
Luchicchi, A., et al. (2024). Micro-diffusely abnormal white matter: An early multiple sclerosis lesion phase with intensified myelin blistering. Ann Clin Transl Neurol.
Luchicchi, A., et al. (2021). Axon-Myelin Unit Blistering as Early Event in MS Normal Appearing White Matter. Ann Neurol.
Obermayer, J., Luchicchi, A., et al. (2020). Prefrontal cortical ChAT-VIP interneurons provide local excitation by cholinergic synaptic transmission and control attention. Nature Communication.
We are honored to host Prof. Dr. Antonio Luchicchi for this enlightening talk. Please join us for an insightful session on the dynamics of myelin blisters in MS and their pathological relevance. We look forward to your presence.
Host: Prof. Markus Kipp/Institute of Anatomy