Franco Servadei

Title(s): Neurosurgeon and Professor at Humanitas University and Research Hospital

Current Position/Designation: Neurosurgeon and Professor at Humanitas University and Research Hospital

Institutional Affiliation: Humanitas University and Research Hospital

Prof. Franco Servadei is a distinguished neurosurgeon and professor at Humanitas University and Research Hospital, with over four decades of expertise in neurosurgery, neurotraumatology, and emergency medicine. His career spans leadership roles in some of Italy’s most renowned medical institutions, including Bellaria Hospital, Bufalini Hospital, and IRCCS “ASMN” Hospital of Reggio Emilia. He has made significant contributions to neurosurgical education, serving as a teaching professor at multiple universities, including Ancona, Catania, Parma, and Padova. Prof. Servadei is a globally recognized expert in neurotrauma, having held key positions in the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) and the Italian Neurosurgical Society. As a prolific researcher, he has authored over 280 publications and serves as a reviewer for leading neurosurgical journals. His work continues to influence the development of neurosurgical standards and best practices worldwide, reinforcing his legacy as a leader in the field.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Extensive expertise in neurosurgery, neurotraumatology, and emergency medicine
  • Leadership in academic and clinical neurosurgical departments across Italy
  • International influence on neurotrauma policies and global neurosurgical education
  • Research and publication experience with 284+ scientific articles
  • Active role in neurosurgical journal peer review and editorial boards
  • Mentorship and training of neurosurgery residents across multiple universities

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Neurosurgery Professor, Humanitas University and Research Hospital
  • Former Director, Neurosurgery Department, IRCCS “ASMN” Hospital of Reggio Emilia (2007–2017)
  • Former Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital of Parma (2007–2017)
  • Former Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery-Neurotraumatology, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena (1989–2007)
  • Former President, Italian Neurosurgical Society (2010–2012)
  • Elected President, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) (2015–2017)
  • Former Chairman, WFNS Neurotraumatology Committee (2002–2010)
  • Editorial Reviewer for leading journals, including Journal of Neurotrauma, World Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgical Review