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Gianvito Masi is an early-career neurologist with a strong interest in autoimmune neurological diseases. He completed his clinical training at Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic Hospital in Rome. Throughout his residency, he reconciled his interests in neurology and immunology, particularly focusing on the study of autoimmune conditions affecting the nervous system. He works closely with Raffaele Iorio, MD, PhD, and Amelia Evoli, MD, which has allowed him to develop a special focus on patients with myasthenia gravis, paraneoplastic neurological syndromes, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders. Dr. Masi has also gained significant experience in detection methods for neural autoantibodies, evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of tissue-based assays for suspected cases of autoimmune encephalitis. In the O'Connor Lab, he enthusiastically delves into human autoimmunity through a translational approach, aiming to gain new insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying antibody-mediated neurological diseases.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.