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About
Yuri P. Ivanenko is a distinguished neuroscientist whose research spans human locomotion, sensorimotor integration, and rehabilitative neuroscience. His work sits at a compelling intersection of fundamental neurophysiology and translational technology, making meaningful contributions to both basic science and clinical practice. Ivanenko has made significant strides in understanding how the human nervous system coordinates walking, particularly through his investigations of EMG patterns and distributed neural networks controlling locomotion (85 citations). His highly cited 2014 study (146 citations) on muscle activity during exoskeleton-assisted walking illuminated how robotic guidance forces reshape sensorimotor interactions — findings with direct implications for neurorehabilitation. This work informed his involvement in the MINDWALKER project (59 citations), a pioneering brain-computer interface initiative enabling crutch-less exoskeleton mobility for spinal cord injury patients. Earlier in his career, Ivanenko produced foundational research on vestibular and somatosensory contributions to spatial orientation and whole-body motion perception, with multiple papers from 1997 establishing his expertise in multisensory integration. His reviews on spinal cord plasticity (57 citations) further shaped rehabilitation frameworks for locomotor recovery. His most recent work extends these insights to pediatric populations with cerebral palsy, reflecting a sustained commitment to improving mobility across the human lifespan.
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- 1EMG patterns during assisted walking in the exoskeleton146 citations · 2014
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- 3Distributed neural networks for controlling human locomotion85 citations · 2008
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- 7Adaptation as a Sensorial Profile in Trait Anxiety42 citations · 2000
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