Marco Cavaglia'

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External Collaborator
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)

Docente esterno e/o collaboratore didattico
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS)

Profile

Research interests

Anaesthetic gas
Bio-emf
Blood-brain barrier
Cell membrane
Cellular and molecular neuroscience
Cerebrospinal fluid
Cytoskeleton
Delayed emergence from anesthesia
Electrophysiology
Lipid bilayers
Mechanical ventilators

Biography

Professional Profile: Senior Researcher in Industrial Bioengineering at the Politecnico di Torino, with extensive experience in clinical anesthesia and a passion for research on consciousness states and lipid molecular mechanisms in neuronal membranes. Work Experience: • Senior Researcher, Politecnico di Torino, Turin. Research on consciousness states and anesthesia innovation. • Director of Research and Development, 7HC Technologies, Rome. Development of innovative biomedical solutions. • Medical Director, ACTISMED srl, Turin. Supervision of clinical and administrative activities. Education: • Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Insubria, Varese, 2004. • Specialization in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Turin, 1994. • Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Turin, 1990. Contributions to the Scientific Community: • Review Editor for "Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine", "Scientific Reports" by Springer Nature, and "Journal of Multiscale Neuroscience". • President of QPPSeralmente, promoting scientific dissemination. Significant Publications: • Co-inventor of a non-invasive ventilation device during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a patent filed. • Author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications in the field of neuroscience and anesthesia. Languages: • Italian (Native) • English (Advanced, C1)

Research topics

  • Information Theory,Transcendental Meditation and Spiritual Practices: Dr. Marco Cavaglià has conducted extensive research on the efficacy of Transcendental Meditation as per the Maharishi Method and dynamic meditation techniques learned at the Taoist community in Wuhan. This line of research explores the impact of these meditative practices on psychophysical well-being and brain functionality. Additionally, his experiences in Mexico, including the symbolic passage ritual from hummingbird to eagle, reflect a deep interest in spiritual traditions and their connection with modern science. Dr. Cavaglià integrates these studies with an interest in information theory, investigating how information principles can be applied to understanding meditative and spiritual experiences.
  • Neuronal Markers of brain injury related to cardiopulmonary bypass.Heart-Brain Interactions in Cardiovascular Surgery: Dr. Cavaglià investigates the complex dynamics between cardiac functions and brain activities, especially within cardiovascular surgery contexts. His research aims at understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms linking heart and brain and finding strategies to mitigate adverse neurological effects from cardiac interventions.
  • Technological Innovations in Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Cavaglià contributed to the development of innovative devices for the non-invasive management of COVID-19 patients. Notably, he worked on a CPAP device project that improves treatment efficacy while aiming to reduce environmental contamination risks and oxygen consumption.
  • The Role of Lipids in Brain Functioning: Dr. Cavaglià's interest also extends to the study of lipids in brain cell membranes, with a particular focus on their impact on cognitive and neurological processes. He has published a theoretical paper proposing a novel paradigm for understanding brain functioning, placing lipids at the forefront of scientific discussion in neuroscience.

Skills

ERC sectors

LS1_5 - Lipid biology
LS1_1 - Macromolecular complexes including interactions involving nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates
LS1_7 - Molecular biophysics, biomechanics, bioenergetics
LS1_9 - Molecular mechanisms of signalling processes
LS5_9 - Systems neuroscience

SDG

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

Open badges

Fellowships

Editorial boards

  • FRONTIERS IN SYSTEMS NEUROSCIENCE (2024-2025), Guest Editor of magazine or editorial series

Conferences

  • Organizzazione del congresso annuale di QPP (1/1/2020-20/4/2024), Program chair
  • Organizzazione di 4 convegni annuali di libera divulgazione della cultura scientifica presso l'Aula Magna del Politecnico di Torino. (10/10/2019-31/1/2044), Program chair
  • Summer School “Brain & Gut Neuroscience: From Molecules to Mood” Three edition 2018-2019-2020 (21/8/2017-24/3/2017), Program committee

Other research or teaching roles outside Politecnico

  • Professore Incaricato, presso Università degli Studi del PIEMONTE ORIENTALE (10/9/2001-31/7/2003)
  • Titolare di contratto di ricerca, presso Cleveland Clinic Foundation (5/10/1998-2/7/2001)
  • Titolare di contratto di ricerca, presso Università degli Studi di TORINO (1/1/1992-1/1/1993)

Other titles

  • Invenzione dispositivo per la ventilazione non invasiva a basso consumo di ossigeno in assenza di contaminazione ambientale e deposito di brevetto “Kit di supporto alla respirazione” congiunta tra Politecnico di Torino (50%), APR (40%), Dott. Olivieri 10 (2020-)
  • Il premio "Wiley TOP DOWNLOADED ARTICLE" è stato assegnato a Marco Cavaglià per il riconoscimento del suo articolo pubblicato sulla rivista "Artificial Organs" intitolato "Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in the COVID-19 era: Proposal for a continuous p (2021-2044)

Teaching

Collegi of the degree programmes

Teachings

Master of Science

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Research

Research groups

Research projects

Projects funded by competitive calls

Publications

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Society and Enterprise

Patents and other intellectual properties