Neuropathology webinar series episode 5:
…TIMESLOT: Thursday 21 May 2026, 16:00 CEST
…MAIN TITLE: Instructive clinical cases needing nerve biopsy for diagnosis
…PRESENTERS: Prof. Marina Grandis (IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino – Genova, Italy)
Dr. Marina Grandis, MD, PhD is a neurologist with extensive expertise in neuromuscular disorders, including inherited neuropathies, genetic and inflammatory myopathies, and myasthenia gravis. Her clinical and research activities focus on understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnosis, and developing targeted therapies.
She has a strong interest in genetic myopathies and has established a dedicated outpatient clinic for adult muscle diseases. Dr. Grandis has contributed to national collaborative projects and serves on the board of the Italian Society of Myology. She has also developed innovative diagnostic approaches for neuromuscular conditions, combining electromyography, muscle imaging, and advanced genetic testing.
Her research includes key contributions to inherited neuropathies, particularly Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, as well as participation in international clinical trials. She is actively involved in research on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and serves as Principal Investigator for the Genoa center in a Telethon-funded project on disease progression and biomarkers.
In addition, Dr. Grandis is engaged in clinical and research activities in myasthenia gravis, contributing to national registries and clinical trials. Through her multidisciplinary work, she plays an important role in advancing neuromuscular medicine and improving patient care.