Giovanni Battistella

University Memory and Aging Center, University of California, San Francisco

Giovanni Battistella's research has significantly advanced our understanding of primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a degenerative language disorder. By leveraging non-verbal tablet-based tasks and neuroimaging techniques, Battistella has elucidated the neural correlates of processing speed in PPA variants, shedding light on the cognitive machinery underlying this condition. Their work also explored the network anatomy of logopenic variant PPA and semantic variant PPA, revealing distinct patterns of brain connectivity associated with language symptoms. Furthermore, Battistella's research has investigated the effects of cannabinoids on human brain function, social sensitivity, and language processing, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative diseases.