Alessio Pepe
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Alessio Pepe is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and biomedical engineering, whose work focuses on developing non-invasive, technology-driven therapies for stroke recovery. His most impactful contribution is the pioneering demonstration that transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS), when combined with robotic rehabilitation, significantly improves upper limb function after stroke. This landmark 2017 study, cited over 140 times, addressed a critical clinical need by offering a non-invasive alternative to implanted VNS, thereby broadening the potential for widespread clinical adoption. Pepe’s research elegantly merges neuromodulation with robotic systems, creating synergistic therapies that enhance neuroplasticity and motor recovery. His work has been instrumental in shifting the field toward less invasive, more accessible rehabilitation strategies, and his findings continue to inform the design of next-generation neurorehabilitation protocols. By validating the efficacy of tVNS in a controlled clinical setting, Pepe has established a new paradigm for post-stroke care, making him a key figure in the advancement of restorative neurology.
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