David Putrino

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York University

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Total Citations

238

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About

David Putrino is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and neurotechnology, whose work focuses on restoring function and independence for individuals with neurological injuries. His key research areas include robotic rehabilitation, brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), and the clinical application of neurotechnology for impairment reduction. A major contribution is his comprehensive narrative review on robotic rehabilitation for spinal cord injury, which has garnered over 213 citations and serves as a foundational resource in the field. Putrino has also been instrumental in shaping the discourse on neurotechnology’s potential, arguing in a highly cited 2022 paper that its best use case is meaningful reduction of post-stroke impairment—an area where conventional rehabilitation falls short. His earlier work decoding arm and hand movements across layers of macaque frontal cortices provided critical insights for developing high-dimensional control of prosthetic limbs. Through his research, Putrino has demonstrated how cutting-edge technology can bridge the gap between laboratory discovery and real-world patient benefit, making him a pivotal figure in advancing rehabilitation science and neuroprosthetics.