Biography

Dr. Damiano G. Barone is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist Hospital, Adjunct Professor at Rice University and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge. He holds a medical degree from the University of Naples Federico II, a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the Open University, and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge. Following his neurosurgical training in Cambridge, UK, he completed postdoctoral work in Electrical Engineering under Professor Malliaras and pursued specialized fellowships in Functional and Complex Epilepsy Surgery at the Walton Centre and Peripheral Nerve Surgery at the Mayo Clinic.

In his clinical practice, Dr. Barone treats complex brain, spine, and peripheral nerve conditions, including epilepsy, movement disorders, spasticity, and nerve injuries. He integrates cutting-edge technological advancements with patient-centered care, focusing on neurorestoration for challenging neurological disorders.

His research centers on biohybrid neural interfaces, foreign body reaction to neural implants, and developing minimally invasive strategies for neural device integration.