Researcher
Francesca Furia
Academic Qualifications
Researcher and neurologist Francesca Furia is a Ph.D. student at the Department of Epilepsy Genetics and Personalized Medicine, Filadelfia, as well as the University of Southern Denmark. Previously, Francesca Furia worked as a neurologist at the Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine Center at San Paolo Hospital and Milan University, Milan, Italy.
- 2021-Present: Ph.D. student at Filadelfia and the University of Southern Denmark
- 2021-Present: Instructor at the Sleep Unit of the Basic EEG VIREPA course of the ILAE
Francesca Furia’s Research
Since 2020, Francesca Furia has been working on a research project focusing on the relationship between genotype and phenotype in SCN8A-related disorders at Filadelfia. Francesca Furia continues to work on research projects related to epilepsy and genetics. She particularly focuses on the genes STXBP1 and SCN8A, with an emphasis on deep phenotyping of these disorders and their correlation with genotype.
In summary, the Ph.D. project involves a comprehensive study of the genetic and clinical aspects of monogenic epilepsy. By integrating electro-clinical characterization, genotype-phenotype correlations, functional studies, and a focus on precision treatments, Francesca Furia aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of these conditions and provide insights that can inform more targeted and effective therapeutic strategies.
Research Areas
- STXBP1 Gene
- SCN8A Gene
