Christian Pusatere

Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University

Papers

2

Total Citations

12

H-Index

2

About

Christian Pusatere is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation engineering, with a focus on restoring motor function after chronic stroke. His work challenges the long-held belief in a limited recovery window, demonstrating that robot-assisted therapy combined with interactive gaming can drive meaningful improvements even years after injury. Pusatere’s most-cited papers, each garnering 6 citations, highlight two pivotal contributions: the development of an MR-compatible hand training device that integrates serious gaming to enhance motor recovery, and the discovery that robot-assisted rehabilitation induces peak activation shifts in the sensorimotor cortex—specifically within the ipsilesional primary motor cortex (M1)—offering new insights into neural plasticity. By merging cutting-edge robotics with neuroimaging, Pusatere not only advances clinical rehabilitation strategies but also provides a mechanistic understanding of brain reorganization post-stroke. His work stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary innovation, inspiring researchers and clinicians to rethink recovery paradigms and develop more effective, technology-driven therapies for chronic stroke survivors.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
12
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Improving motor function after chronic stroke by interactive gaming with a redesigned MR‑compatible hand training device
6 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University

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