Davide Martino

Dr. Davide Martino

MD, PhD
Pronouns: he/him

Positions

Professor

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Full Member

Hotchkiss Brain Institute

Full Member

Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research and Education

Child Health & Wellness Researcher

Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute

Background

Educational Background

Doctor of Medicine , University of Bari, 1999

Doctor of Philosophy , University of Bari, 2008

Research

Areas of Research

Clinical research: biomarkers
Implementation Science
Non-invasive neuro modulation
Activities

Dr. Davide Martino is a Professor in Neurology and Co-lead of the Calgary Parkinson’s Research Initiative at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary. His multidisciplinary research program is focused on the identification of phenotypic and biological markers for the subtyping of complex movement disorders, primarily dystonia, tic and other neurodevelopmental disorders and Parkinson’s disease, with a special focus on multi-omic profiling. He is also conducting research to improve multidisciplinary pathways of care for complex movement disorders sitting at the interface between Neurology and Psychiatry, and on novel non-invasive neurostimulation approaches (predominantly low intensity focused ultrasound stimulation). Dr. Martino is the Secretary of the Canadian Movement Disorders Society, Executive Committee member of the Pan-American Section of the International Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Society, and co-Editor-in-Chief of Movement Disorders Clinical Practice as of January 2025. 

Participation in university strategic initiatives

Publications