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Lauri Bishop is a rehabilitation engineer and neuroscientist whose research sits at the intersection of robotics, motor recovery, and clinical rehabilitation. With a body of work spanning over a decade, Bishop has made significant contributions to the development and clinical evaluation of wearable robotic devices designed to restore movement in individuals with neurological injuries, particularly stroke and spinal cord injury. Bishop's most influential work includes pioneering studies on exoskeletal gait rehabilitation systems, notably the Cable-Driven Active Leg Exoskeleton (C-ALEX), which earned 69 citations, and a robotic knee orthosis for untethered gait training with 62 citations. Across both lower and upper limb domains, her research has consistently demonstrated that user-driven, wearable robotic systems can meaningfully improve motor function in chronic stroke survivors. Her investigations into hand robotic therapy—including studies with pediatric hemiparesis populations—reflect a commitment to broadening the reach of these technologies across diverse patient groups. Bishop has also advanced our understanding of training paradigms, exploring error augmentation strategies and multimodal control interfaces to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. Her widely cited review of upper limb robotic devices provides a clinical framework that has helped guide practitioners in navigating an increasingly complex landscape of assistive technologies. Collectively, her work has garnered over 400 citations, establishing her as a leading voice in translational rehabilitation robotics.