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Pearl Gryfe is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and neurodegenerative disease, whose work is redefining how exercise is delivered to individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Her key research areas include gait robotics, exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation, and the cognitive benefits of high-intensity exercise. Gryfe’s major contributions center on demonstrating that lower-extremity exoskeletons can enable progressive, high-intensity exercise that improves not only motor function but also cognition—particularly memory and gait—in people with PD. Her pilot randomized controlled trial on gait robotics for PD (28 citations) and her work on exoskeleton use in MS (24 citations) have provided critical evidence that robotic assistance can overcome mobility barriers to exercise participation. She has also explored the mechanisms linking exercise intensity to cognitive and motor outcomes, offering a framework for future interventions. With over 66 citations across her most-cited works, Gryfe’s research is shaping a new paradigm in neurorehabilitation, where technology empowers patients to achieve therapeutic exercise intensities that were previously unattainable. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in robotics, neuroplasticity, and the future of personalized rehabilitation.