Cristina Perciballi
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Cristina Perciballi is a neuroscientist whose research explores the intersection of visual perception and somatomotor control in the human brain. Her key contributions center on understanding how visual information about the body—particularly the hand—shapes neural activity in motor and somatosensory regions, even in the absence of active tasks. In her highly cited 2024 study, Perciballi demonstrated that spontaneous, resting-state brain activity in somatomotor areas is correlated with the visual representation of the hand, revealing how the brain integrates visual cues into an internal model of motor control. This work bridges gaps between perception, attention, and motor planning, offering new insights into the neural basis of body awareness. With 6 citations for this landmark paper, her findings have implications for rehabilitation and neuroprosthetics, where understanding the resting brain’s representation of the body can inform therapies for motor impairments. Perciballi’s research is notable for its innovative use of resting-state fMRI to probe the visual-motor link, establishing her as a rising voice in cognitive neuroscience. Her work continues to inspire students and researchers exploring how the brain constructs a seamless sense of bodily self.
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