I am Associate Professor in Child Neuropsychiatry at the Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine And Medical Specialities ‘G. D'Alessandro’ of the University of Palermo. My field of interest in scientific research ranges from neurodevelopmental pathologies and genetic correlations to aspects of child maltreatment. I have numerous participations in international congresses. I participate in the activities of my university through a considerable amount of teaching and tutoring of students at the University of Palermo in various degree courses.I have been Chief of Child and Adolescence Neuropsychiatry Unit since 2021 and Director of the School of Specialisation in Child and Adolescence Neuropsychiatry since March 2025 also at the University of Palermo.