Dr. Damiano G. Barone

Damiano Barone, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon-scientist whose work focuses on neurorestoration, bioelectronic medicine, biomaterials, and implantable neural interfaces for complex disorders of the nervous system.

Dr. Barone earned his MD, summa cum laude, from the University of Naples 'Federico II' and completed neurosurgical training at Cambridge University Hospitals. During his residency he pursued a PhD in Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Cambridge, where his research focused on the foreign-body response to neural implants and strategies to promote tissue repair. He subsequently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in electrical engineering, refining thin-film device fabrication and computational modeling to improve the design and performance of neural interfaces. He later undertook specialized fellowships in functional and peripheral nerve neurosurgery at the Walton Centre and the Mayo Clinic, integrating advanced neurotechnologies with patient-centered surgical care.

His research is driven by clinical challenges encountered in epilepsy surgery, functional neurosurgery, spinal cord disorders, and peripheral nerve repair. His laboratory develops next-generation implantable devices designed to interface safely and durably with neural tissue, combining high-resolution imaging, microfabrication, tissue engineering, biomaterials, and in silico modeling to create ultra-thin, stable, and minimally invasive neural interfaces.

Clinically, Dr. Barone specializes in the surgical treatment of complex peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries, comprehensive epilepsy surgery, movement disorders, pain, spasticity, and the restoration of neurological function following brain, spine, and peripheral nerve injuries. He is committed to patient-centered care delivered through a multidisciplinary approach.