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Anneleen Maris is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focused expertise in upper limb rehabilitation for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and stroke. Her work centers on developing and evaluating innovative, technology-driven interventions to restore motor function in patients with advanced neurological impairments. Maris’s major contributions include pioneering the use of robot-supported upper limb training, as demonstrated in her pilot randomized controlled trial (71 citations), which provided early evidence that intensive, robotic therapy can improve function in people with MS. She further advanced this field by investigating the impact of robot-mediated adaptive training, such as the I-TRAVLE system (48 citations), showing proof-of-concept efficacy for both chronic stroke and MS populations. Her comprehensive systematic review on upper limb rehabilitation strategies in MS (120 citations) has become a foundational resource, synthesizing a rapidly evolving research landscape. Through her work, Maris has demonstrated that individualized, technology-enhanced rehabilitation can yield meaningful functional gains, even in patients with severe disability. Her research bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering scalable solutions to improve quality of life for those living with chronic neurological conditions.