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Assistant Professor
Houston Methodist
Houston, Texas, United States
Dr. Barone is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist Hospital. He earned his M.D. from the University of Naples Federico II, completed neurosurgery residency at Cambridge University Hospitals, and obtained a Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge, investigating foreign body reactions to neural implants and tissue repair strategies. His training included a postdoctoral fellowship in electrical engineering, focused on thin-film device manufacturing and computational modeling for neural interface enhancement, followed by specialized fellowships in functional and peripheral nerve neurosurgery at the Walton Centre and Mayo Clinic. Clinically, he specializes in complex peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries, epilepsy surgery, movement disorders, pain, spasticity, and neurological function restoration following injuries to the brain, spine, or peripheral nerves. His laboratory integrates neurorestoration, biomaterials, and minimally invasive implantable devices, employing high-resolution imaging, lithography, tissue engineering, and computational modeling to develop ultra-thin neural interfaces. Dr. Barone has spearheaded research on mitigating foreign body responses around implants, integrating stem-cell-derived tissues onto scaffolds, and reducing surgical morbidity. Through collaborative initiatives with industry, clinical partners, and academic institutions, his research group advances neural interface technologies toward clinical applications in chronic pain, spinal cord injuries, and nerve repair.
Biohybrid Neural Interfaces: Merging Biology and Technology
Thursday, June 12, 2025
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM ET
Thursday, June 12, 2025
5:50 PM - 6:30 PM ET