Humberto Cerrel

Title(s): Head of the Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation.

Current Position/Designation: Head of the Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury and Rehabilitation Medicine complex unit. presso Rehabilitation Hospital at High Level of Specialization from Motta di Livenza, USSL2, Treviso, Italy.

Institutional Affiliation: Rehabilitation Medicine complex unit. presso Rehabilitation Hospital at High Level of Specialization from Motta di Livenza, USSL2, Treviso, Italy

Dr. Humberto Cerrel Bazo is a distinguished expert in rehabilitation medicine, currently serving as the Head of the Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and Rehabilitation Medicine Complex Unit at the Rehabilitation Hospital at High Level of Specialization in Motta di Livenza, USSL2, Treviso, Italy. A leader in the field of functional recovery, he is dedicated to advancing innovative home care methods for patients post-rehabilitation. His work has gained increased significance, particularly in response to the healthcare challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Cerrel Bazo was instrumental in developing the “European Training on Innovative Restorative Protocols for Clinical and Technological Change” (Protocols) project, which secured a €375,000 European Commission grant. This initiative, in collaboration with leading institutions across Europe, aims to enhance rehabilitation through cutting-edge methodologies. His contributions continue to shape the future of neurorehabilitation, improving patient care and technological integration in recovery processes.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Expertise in spinal cord injury and acquired brain injury rehabilitation
  • Pioneering research in innovative home-based rehabilitation methods
  • Strong leadership in international research collaborations and European-funded projects
  • Extensive experience in functional recovery and neurorehabilitation program development
  • Advocate for technological advancements in remote rehabilitation and e-health solutions

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Head of the Spinal Cord Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and Rehabilitation Medicine Complex Unit at a leading rehabilitation hospital in Italy.
  • Conceptualized and led the “Protocols” project, securing €375,000 in European Commission funding.
  • Key figure in Oras-led European consortium, working alongside institutions such as Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos (Spain), Sword Health SA (Portugal), Ljubljana Technology Park (Slovenia), and Aeva (Portugal).
  • Played a crucial role in developing rehabilitation strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing remote care and technological integration.
  • Recognized leader in multidisciplinary rehabilitation approaches, shaping the future of patient-centered recovery pathways.

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