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Rodolfo Savica, M.D., Ph.D.

  1. Neurologist
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Departments

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

Appointments

  1. Corticobasal degeneration
  2. Dementia
  3. Early-onset Parkinson's disease
  4. Huntington's disease
  5. Lewy body dementia
  6. Multiple system atrophy
  7. Parkinsonism
  8. Parkinson's disease
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Dementia with Lewy bodies
  • Dementia
  • Parkinsonism
  • Alphasynucleinopathies
  • Sport neurology
  • Early-onset Parkinson's disease
  1. 2015
    Mayo Clinic ScholarMayo Scholar at Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ
  2. 2015
    Ph.D. - NeuropsychopharmacologyUniversity of Messina
  3. 2013
    Clinical FellowshipDeep Brain Stimulation Program, Department of Neurology
  4. 2013
    FellowRST Deep Brain Stimulation, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2012
    Clinical FellowshipDivision of Behavioral Neurology, Department of Neurology
  6. 2012
    ResidentMovement Disorders, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. 2011
    Clinical FellowshipDivision of Movement Disorders, Department of Neurology
  8. 2009
    Research FellowshipDivision of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research and Department of Neurology
  9. 2009
    MSc - Clinical and Translational ScienceClinical and Translational Science, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  10. 2009
    Residency - NeurologyScuola di Specializzazione in Neurologia, (School of Speciality in Neurology), University of Messina, Residency in Neurology
  11. 2006
    Research FellowshipMario Negri Institute, Laboratory of Neurological Sciences
  12. 2004
    MD - July 21, 2004; Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia (Medical Degree)Medical School, University of Messina
  13. 1998
    BachelorGiuseppe La Farina Liceo Classico Statale

Awards and honors

  1. 2014
    Finalist Award/Italian Scholar and Scientist of North American FederationItalian Scholar and Scientist of North America Federation (ISNAFF)
  2. 2014
    Benassi Award (Premio Benassi)Best Neuroepidemiology Research-Italian Society of Neroloepidemiology
  3. 2014
    Best Paper of 2013 in Movement DisordersItalian Society of Neurology (SIN)
  4. 2013
    Distinguished Citizen of MessinaLions Club
  5. 2013
    2013 Jon Stolk Award in Movement Disorders for Young InvestigatorsAmerican Academy of Neurology
  6. 2012
    2012 Donald C. Balfour Alumni Award for Meritorious ResearchMayo Clinic
  7. 2012
    Movement disorder society travel grant, June 17-2216th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
  8. 2011
    Junior Academic Neurologist AwardAmerican Neurological Association
  9. 2011
    Movement Disorder Society Travel Grant, June 6-915th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, June 6-9
  10. 2010
    2010 Neurology Clinical Research AwardNeurology Clinical Research Award
  11. 2009
    Movement Disorder Society Travel Grant for 13th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, June 7-11Movement Disorder Society Travel Grant for 13th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
  12. 2008
    Best Poster AwardItalian Neurological Society (SIN)
  13. 2007
    Young Neurologist BoursaryItalian Neurological Society (SIN)
  14. 2006
    Young Neurologist BoursaryItalian Neurological Society (SIN)
  15. 2004
    Laurea in Medicina e Chirurgia (Medical Degree) with a score of 110/110, cum laudeUniversity of Messina
  16. 1995
    Best Student of the Year AwardQueen Margaret Summer School of English

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    Fellow of the American Academy of NeurologyAmerican Academy of Neurology
  2. 2020 - present
    Abstract ReviewerScientific Program Advisory Board, American Neurological Association
  3. 2020 - present
    ChairTask Force on Early Onset Parkinson Disease, Movement Disorders Society (MDS)
  4. 2020 - 2022
    ChairSection of Neuroepidemiology, American Academy of Neurology
  5. 2018 - present
    Committee MemberInternational Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  6. 2017 - 2018
    MemberResearch Luncheon Planning Committee, Annual Meeting Committee, American Academy of Neurology
  7. 2017 - present
    MemberAcademic Appointments and Promotions
  8. 2016 - present
    MemberMovement Disorders Society (MDS)
  9. 2015 - present
    Neuroscience Chapter ChairmanItalian Scientist and Scholars in North America Federation (ISSNAF)
  10. 2015 - present
    MemberResearch Committee, Department of Neurology
  11. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  12. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  13. 2006 - present
    MemberItalian Neuroepidemiological Society Association (A.I.N.E.P.)
  14. 2006 - present
    MemberItalian League against Epilepsy (L.I.C.E.)
  15. 2005 - present
    MemberItalian Society of Neurology (SIN)

Publications

Research activities

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