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Dr. Elizabeth C. Tyler‐Kabara is a pioneering neuroscientist whose work sits at the intersection of neuroprosthetics, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), and tactile feedback. Her major contributions center on restoring motor function and sensory feedback to individuals with tetraplegia. In her landmark 2021 study (579 citations), she demonstrated that a BCI evoking tactile sensations dramatically improves robotic arm control, enabling users to grasp objects more naturally by supplementing vision with artificial touch. This breakthrough addresses a critical limitation in prosthetic design. Her earlier translational work (2013, 71 citations) established a collaborative framework for moving high-performance BCIs from animal models to human control, achieving robotic arm dexterity approaching that of able-bodied individuals. Dr. Tyler‐Kabara has also explored how motor cortical activity adapts during neuroprosthetic object interaction (2017, 69 citations) and investigated shared control strategies using computer vision to enhance grasping accuracy. Her innovative research extends to flight simulation via BCI, showcasing the versatility of her approach. Through these contributions, she has fundamentally advanced the clinical viability of neuroprosthetic limbs, bringing us closer to seamless, intuitive restoration of movement and sensation for those with paralysis.