Daniel Ciampi de Andrade is an Associate Professor at the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain (CNAP), a Danish Center of Excellence within the Department of Health Science and Technology at Aalborg University. CNAP is renowned for its pioneering translational neuroscience research, with a strong focus on motor control and pain mechanisms.
Dr. Ciampi de Andrade’s research is dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis, and non-pharmacological management of neurological symptoms linked to conditions such as post-stroke pain, spinal cord injury pain, ataxia, and movement disorders. His work delves into the application of advanced neurophysiological tools—such as corticospinal excitability and connectivity measures—to enhance patient phenotyping, refine prognostic assessments, and tailor treatment strategies.
To advance this mission, he has spearheaded numerous translational research projects, spanning experimental animal models, human preclinical studies, and clinical trials. Notably, he has conducted groundbreaking studies that demonstrate how acute pain disrupts human cortical connectivity, as measured by transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with EEG (TMS-EEG), and how pain relief can restore these neurophysiological responses. Additionally, his research has shed light on the mechanisms by which non-invasive motor cortex stimulation alters cortical oscillatory dynamics and the long-term therapeutic impact of implanted motor cortex stimulation in managing refractory neurological symptoms.
Dr. Ciampi de Andrade has established a vibrant, multidisciplinary research team comprising graduate and PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and international collaborators. This team includes experts from diverse fields such as basic animal science, clinical trials, surgery, engineering, and physics. His research approach actively integrates patients in the design and analysis stages, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. vbn.aau.dk/da/persons/dca
