Giulia Liberati

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Giulia Liberati is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) for stroke recovery. Her work focuses on restoring motor function in severely paralyzed chronic stroke patients by leveraging BMI technology to bypass damaged neural pathways. Her most cited study, a randomized trial with long-term follow-up (2019, 116 citations), demonstrated that BMI training combined with physiotherapy can induce sustained functional improvements six months post-intervention, offering hope for patients with limited recovery options. Another key contribution (2015, 40 citations) explored how residual upper arm motor function primes innervation of paretic forearm muscles after BMI training, revealing how abnormal muscle synergies can be reshaped to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Liberati’s research bridges neuroscience and engineering, providing evidence that BMIs can drive neuroplasticity even in chronic stages of stroke. Her work has been pivotal in advancing non-invasive, technology-driven therapies, with implications for personalized neurorehabilitation. By quantifying long-term gains and mechanistic changes, she has established a foundation for integrating BMIs into clinical practice, making her a prominent figure in translational neuroscience.