Fabio Ferrarelli

University of Pittsburgh

Fabio Ferrarelli's research contributes significantly to our understanding of brain function and dysfunction in psychiatric disorders. Their work on continuous theta burst stimulation to dorsomedial prefrontal cortex in young adults with depression reveals changes in resting frontostriatal functional connectivity relevant to positive mood, while effects of theta burst stimulation on reward processing and decision-making in bipolar disorder suggest potential therapeutic applications. Ferrarelli's studies also explore the use of transcranial focused ultrasound neuromodulation, sleep abnormalities in psychosis, and the role of sleep oscillations as biomarkers for schizophrenia. Furthermore, their research investigates neurophysiological markers, cognitive measures, and neural mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders, shedding light on the interplay between biology, psychology, and behavior.