Maria Grazia Puxeddu, Ph.D.

I’m an Assistant Professor in the School of Neuroscience at Virginia Tech, working in network neuroscience.

My research is interdisciplinary, at the intersection between neuroscience, network science, and complex systems. In my lab we are primarily interested in how the brain’s anatomical architecture constrains its functional repertoire, as well as how brain networks evolve over time or across individuals in response to factors such as cognitive load, development, aging, or disease.

But there’s a lot more! If you’re interested in these lines of research feel free to reach out!

Recent news 📰

• We are recruiting at all levels! We welcome interest from curious and motivated individuals who want to be part of an inclusive and supportive research team! Reach out with questions at mpuxeddu at vt dot edu

• We are organizing the Network Neuroscience Satellite as part of the NetSci 2026 conference (Boston, June 1, 2026). We will be accepting contributions for oral and poster presentations. A link will be available soon — stay tuned for more details!