Vincenzo Rizzuto

Resident ophthalmologist and researcher with a strong transdisciplinary approach, integrating clinical practice, ophthalmic surgery, and innovative research in artificial intelligence applications in ophthalmology. Founder of Abyssia Laboratory, where I lead international collaborations on AI projects for diabetic retinopathy and ocular surgeries. Honored to have received recognition for my contributions to the field, including awards from the YEP - Young Entrepreneurs Programme and PNI Cube. Dedicated to advancing the integration of technology in ophthalmic care through a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach.

Currently pursuing a PhD at Università di Camerino - Università di Pisa, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and states of consciousness.

Experienced in eyetracking research and cognitive and autonomic balance studies.

• Citizenship: Italian
• Date of Birth: 09/24/90

In addition to attending conferences, I have been instrumental in organizing several impactful events:

• Fluid Studying: The Biology of the Ritual (05/19/2017 - 05/21/2017): Directed a transdisciplinary event supported by the University of Bologna, exploring the intersection of biology and ritualistic practices.
• Fluid Studying 2018: The Reality that Dances Between Entropy and Syntropy (10/14/2018 - 10/17/2018): Directed a multidisciplinary Event-conference event supported by the University of Bologna that delved into the balance between order and chaos in scientific and artistic contexts.
• La Cura (07/08/2016 - 07/10/2016): Organized an event focused on healthcare and ecosystemic design, fostering innovative approaches to medical and social issues.

• Alma Mater Scholarship (2018-2019): Awarded a prestigious scholarship for a 6-month research internship at Bar Ilan University in Tel Aviv, Israel, focusing on visual and clinical neuroscience.
• Winner, YEP - Young Entrepreneurs Programme 2024: Recognized for an AI project in ophthalmology.
• PNI Cube and Startcup Calabria 2023 : Led a startup project on AI for diabetic retinopathy, earning recognition in entrepreneurial competitions.
• Osteopathy Workshop (2016): Attended a specialized workshop at EROP in Basel, enhancing my understanding of osteopathic principles.
• Project Development Competition Winner: Achieved top honors in Startupday Bologna 2015, Wired Italia Hackaton 2014, and Bologna Service Jam 2013, demonstrating my skills in innovative project development.

>400 hours as assistant in ophthalmology surgery (cataract, glaucoma, and retinal surgeries)
>15 Cross linking performed

> 10 YAG laser capsulotomies conducted

• Rizzuto, V., et al. (2024). Ocular Surface Microbiome: Influences of Physiological, Environmental, and Lifestyle Factors. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.07.01.24309728
• Physics learning, health education, in-service teacher training: An integrated experience between secondary school and university. DOI: 10.1393/gdf/i2022-10441-1
• Rizzuto, V., Kadosh, O., & Bonneh, Y.S. (2019). Perceptual segmentation of auditory streams revealed by involuntary eye movements during fixation. European Conference on Eye Movements (ECEM).
• Rizzuto, V., Kadosh, O., & Bonneh, Y.S. (2019). The dancing eyes. Brain Music Cognition Conference (BMC).

Founder: Skyuppie Uni Lab (2013), an interdisciplinary student research group at the University of Bologna

Co-founder: Lambanda (2015): Co-organized a collaborative living project for interdisciplinary researchers and artists.

Director and Co-founder: Fluid Studying (2014): Established a network for art-science research experiences.

Volunteer, Croce Rossa Italiana (2014): Volunteered in Bologna, providing community services.

Certification in Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine: CNR University of Pisa, 2022

• Dr Yoram Bonneh, Ph.D. Brain Research, The Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, MSc. Computer Science, TelAviv University, BSc. Computer Science, Tel-Aviv University, yoram.bonneh@gmail.com
• Dr Silverio Rizzuto, Health Director, Iris medical Center, Ophthalmology, silveriorizzuto@icloud.com, +39 3386359661