Marco Battaglia

Research Synopsis

I study both general population and clinical samples by developmental, genetically-informative designs (e.g. twin cohorts, families). I use quantitative intermediate phenotypes (respiratory physiology indices, ERPs, fMRI, quantitative sensory testing, measures of physical activity) to map functional traits en route between genetic/environmental determinants and the corresponding behavioural phenotypes. I investigate early parental separation in man and animal via interspecific neurofunctional components relevant to gene-environment interplays, including epigenetic signatures.