MD, Ph.D. Psychiatrist and clinical researcher at IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, St John of God Clinical Research Centre, Brescia, Italy.
Dr. Alessandra Martinelli, MD, Ph.D., is a psychiatrist and clinical researcher at IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, Italy, specializing in community-based mental health care and digital health innovations. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Movement Science from the University of Verona and UCL, she has contributed extensively to psychiatric rehabilitation, personalized mental health care, and real-time patient data integration. As the President of Young EAOF and a board member of EUCOMS, she has played a key role in shaping mental health policies across Europe. Dr. Martinelli’s research spans multiple international collaborations, focusing on deinstitutionalization and innovative recovery models.
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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Dr. Alessandra Martinelli
Dr. Alessandra Martinelli is an outstanding psychiatrist and clinical researcher specializing in community-based mental health care, psychiatric rehabilitation, and digital health innovations. With a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Movement Science, she has contributed extensively to real-time patient data integration, deinstitutionalization, and personalized mental health interventions. Her leadership roles in EAOF and EUCOMS highlight her influence on international mental health policies, and her global research collaborations have advanced psychiatric care worldwide.
Education & Experience 🎓
🔹 Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Psychiatry & Movement Science – University of Verona & UCL
🔹 MD in Psychiatry – University of Verona
🔹 Psychiatrist & Clinical Researcher – IRCCS Fatebenefratelli, Brescia, Italy (since 2022)
🔹 Leader Psychiatrist – Verona Mental Health Services
🔹 Coordinator – Villa Santa Giuliana Hospital
🔹 Research Fellow – UCL (UK), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, CHU Nîmes (France), IIMC Kolkata (India)
🔹 Collaborator in Dementia Research – Prof. Giovanni Frisoni
Professional Development 🚀
Dr. Martinelli has dedicated her career to advancing psychiatric rehabilitation and mental health recovery models. She actively integrates digital health technologies, such as experience sampling methods and mobile health apps, to enhance psychiatric care. She has co-chaired symposia at leading conferences like ENMESH, WPA, and IFPE, focusing on mental health service models. Through her leadership roles in EAOF and EUCOMS, she fosters international collaborations and policy development in community-based psychiatry. Her extensive research placements in the UK, France, Mexico, India, and Brazil have enriched her expertise in global mental health solutions and patient-centered psychiatric care.
Research Focus🔬📊
Dr. Martinelli’s research is centered on community-based mental health care, psychiatric rehabilitation, and digital health innovations. She explores recovery-oriented models for severe mental disorders, integrating real-time patient data through mobile technology and experience sampling methods. As PI of the EMPOWER-RES project, she investigates physical activity, biological markers, and real-time experiences in mental health recovery. Her collaborative studies, such as DiAPASon, BIPCOM, and R-Link, focus on metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder, quality of care in schizophrenia, and lithium use. Her work contributes to deinstitutionalization efforts and the advancement of personalized psychiatric interventions worldwide.
Awards & Honors 🏆🎖️
🔹 Best Young Psychiatrist Award – EAOF (2022)
🔹 Research Excellence Award – IRCCS Fatebenefratelli (2021)
🔹 Young Investigator Award – WPA (2020)
🔹 Outstanding Contribution in Psychiatry – Italian Society of Psychiatry (SIP) (2020)
🔹 International Fellowship Grant – European Commission (2019)
🔹 Leadership Award in Mental Health Policy – EUCOMS (2018)
Publication Top Notes
🔬 Physical Activity in People with Borderline Personality Disorder: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
🔬 Neurofilament Light Protein as a Biomarker in Severe Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review
Conclusion
Dr. Alessandra Martinelli’s innovative research, international collaborations, and leadership in mental health policy make her an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her groundbreaking work in digital psychiatry, personalized interventions, and community-based mental health care has had a profound impact on global psychiatric practices and policies. Her dedication to scientific advancement and patient-centered care sets her apart as a leading figure in modern psychiatry. 🏆🔬