Marcia Finlayson
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Marcia Finlayson is a leading figure in multiple sclerosis (MS) rehabilitation research, with a career dedicated to understanding how the disease interacts with aging, comorbidity, and daily function. Her work has fundamentally shifted the field by demonstrating that the presence of other chronic conditions—not just MS itself—significantly shapes rehabilitation outcomes. In her highly cited review on the effect of comorbidities on neurorehabilitation, she synthesized evidence showing that conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and depression can blunt the benefits of therapy, a finding with profound implications for clinical trial design and personalized care. Beyond this, Finlayson is renowned for developing and testing community-based interventions that help people with MS manage fatigue, maintain mobility, and age well. Her research, which has garnered thousands of citations, has influenced international clinical guidelines and shaped how rehabilitation professionals assess and treat the whole patient. A prolific mentor and former President of the Consortium of MS Centers, she continues to champion the integration of comorbidity management into standard neurological care.
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