Rosa Cortese, MD, PhD is a neurologist and neuroscientist specializing in neuroimmunology and advanced neuroimaging. She is currently a Senior Researcher at the Research Center for Clinical Neuroimmunology and Neuroscience (RC2NB), University Hospital Basel.

She completed her PhD in Neurology at University College London (UCL) and subsequently worked as a Lecturer in Neurology at the University of Siena, developing a strong track record in international research collaborations.

Her research focuses on imaging biomarkers and disease mechanisms in multiple sclerosis (MS), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), and AQP4-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). She is particularly interested in brain and spinal cord lesions and atrophy, disease progression, and the application of advanced MRI and deep learning models to improve diagnosis and prognosis.

Dr. Cortese is an active member of international networks including MAGNIMS (Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis) and MEDEN (MOGAD Eugène Devic European Network), contributing to large multicenter studies aimed at improving the understanding and differentiation of demyelinating diseases.