Jessica Berkowe

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Dr. Jessica Berkowe is pioneering the intersection of robotics and neurology, with a primary focus on developing quantitative, robotic biomarkers for severe neurodevelopmental disorders. Her most cited work, "Robotic biomarkers in RETT Syndrome: Evaluating stiffness" (2016, 6 citations), represents a foundational contribution to the field. In this case study involving three non-verbal young women with RETT Syndrome, Dr. Berkowe demonstrated how robotic tools can objectively assess arm, wrist, and ankle stiffness—providing critical movement data from patients who are otherwise unable to participate in standard clinical evaluations. This innovative approach offers a pathway to more precise, reproducible outcome measures for clinical trials targeting RETT Syndrome and related conditions. By translating engineering principles into clinical neurology, Dr. Berkowe is helping to bridge the gap between subjective observation and data-driven diagnosis. Her work not only advances our understanding of motor dysfunction in RETT Syndrome but also establishes a framework for using robotics to evaluate other populations with severe communication and motor impairments.