Research

Innovation and research in the service of health: collaborations, studies, and publications for medical progress.

Innovation and research at the service of health

For Villa Santa Chiara, scientific research is a fundamental pillar of our commitment to clinical excellence. Collaborations with universities and academic centers are a strategic and indispensable element for us: working closely with the academic world allows us to continuously integrate the most up-to-date evidence into daily clinical practice, contributing in a concrete way to the continuous improvement of the quality of care. We promote and actively participate in shared research projects, convinced that innovation arises from dialogue between different areas of expertise.

Main collaborations

We collaborate with leading universities to promote research and the development of new skills. A strategic synergy to tackle the challenges of the future.

University agreements
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The most recent publications

Our ongoing commitment to research and updating, to contribute to the advancement of psychiatric care
Scientific Publications
April 14, 2026
Molecular Biomarkers of Electroconvulsive Therapy Effects and Clinical Response: Understanding the Present to Shape the Future
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July 12, 2022
Biological markers of sex-based differences in major depressive disorder and in antidepressant response
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July 12, 2022
Simultaneous Bilateral Frontal and Bilateral Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Treatment-Resistant Depression-Clinical Effects and Electrical Field Modelling of a Novel Electrodes Montage
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July 1, 2022
Computational Evaluation of Combined Cerebellar and Frontal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation for Treatment-Resistant Depression
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June 20, 2022
Genome-wide association studies on Northern Italy isolated populations provide further support concerning genetic susceptibility for major depressive disorder
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March 19, 2022
The Elephant in the Room: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Stressful Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mental Healthcare Workers
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February 1, 2022
A meta-analysis of polygenic risk scores for mood disorders, neuroticism, and schizophrenia in antidepressant response
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December 21, 2021
Inflammation-related microRNAs are involved in stressful life events exposure and in trauma-focused psychotherapy in treatment-resistant depressed patients
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August 25, 2021
Molecular Biomarkers of Electroconvulsive Therapy Effects and Clinical Response: Understanding the Present to Shape the Future
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