Ashley N. Collimore
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About
Ashley N. Collimore is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a focus on restoring mobility and enhancing neuroplasticity after stroke. Her work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, neural control, and soft robotics, aiming to develop assistive technologies that not only improve walking but also drive meaningful recovery in the brain. A key contribution is her demonstration that soft robotic exosuits can enable high-intensity gait training in chronic stroke survivors—training that is otherwise limited by motor deficits. In her 2023 study, she showed that such training elevates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a key biomarker of neuroplasticity, linking wearable robotics to biological recovery. Her 2021 work further advanced the field by proposing a framework for prescribing exosuit assistance based on the automaticity of walking, targeting the impaired neural circuits that control effortless gait. With a growing citation record and a translational approach that bridges biomechanics and neurophysiology, Collimore is shaping how next-generation rehabilitation technologies are designed and prescribed. Her research offers a compelling vision: that soft, wearable robots can do more than assist movement—they can help rewire the brain after injury.
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