🎉🏆 Congratulations, Mr. Sebastian Vacca , on Your Outstanding Achievement as the Best Researcher! 🏆🎉
Mr. Sebastian Vacca : Leading Researcher in Social Work
Medical Student at Neuroimaging, Università degli Studi di Cagliari, Italy
Your remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.
🔬 Your successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.
🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.
Professional Profiles:
Research Collaborator at Mayo Clinic
At Mayo Clinic, I serve as a Research Collaborator, contributing to a focused Deep Learning Project aimed at enhancing the segmentation of brain tumors, with a particular emphasis on intracranial meningiomas. Under the guidance of Supervisor Gian Marco Conte, MD PhD, my role involves applying advanced techniques to improve the accuracy of brain tumor segmentation.
Research Assistant at Cagliari State University – Radiology Department
As a Research Assistant at Cagliari State University’s Radiology Department, I actively participate in multiple projects investigating radiological anomalies. Employing Statistical methods and Machine Learning models, I analyze clinical and imaging data from patients with neurologic lupus. Additionally, I lead efforts in conducting systematic reviews with meta-analysis, specifically focusing on the application of radiomics in carotid atherosclerotic disease. I am also involved in constructing a machine learning model based on radiomics and automated segmentation to predict atherosclerotic plaque at risk for stroke, working under the guidance of Professor Luca Saba, MD.
Scientific Collaborator at One Medic – The One Health Community
In my role as a Scientific Collaborator at One Medic, I am an active member of the Research and Podcast Team. I contributed to a Bibliometric study, exploring the most cited articles in the field of One Health. Additionally, I played a crucial role in organizing and supporting podcast activities, combining research insights with effective communication strategies.
Diverse Research and Academic Contributions
Research Trainee – International Journal of Clinical Research [ 03/2023 – 12/2023 ] As the Group Leader for a Neurology Research Working Group, I led a comprehensive review on treatment options for Multiple Sclerosis. This role allowed me to delve into the intricacies of neurological research, contributing valuable insights to the field.
Visiting Medical Student – Technische Universität München [ 01/09/2022 – 30/11/2022 ] During my tenure as a student researcher in the Functional Neuronavigation and Monitoring Working Group, I played a crucial role in analyzing clinical, DTI, and Tractography data from patients with a Corpus Callosum GBM. Responsible for data collection, I also contributed to CC segmentation using ITK-SNAP, tumor segmentation, Fiber-Tracking on BrainLab Elements, and performed statistical analysis under the guidance of Prof Dr. Med Sebastian Ille.
Publication
Title: SBM vs VBM for highlighting similarities and differences between Chronotype and Parkinson’s MRI scans: a preliminary analysis
Publication Date: 2023
Authors: Sebastiano Vacca, Jyoti Suri, Luca Saba
Journal: International Journal of Neuroscience