Hea-Eun Yang

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Hea-Eun Yang is a neuroscientist and rehabilitation researcher whose work lies at the intersection of neuroplasticity and motor recovery. Her primary research focuses on how robot-assisted gait training can drive structural and functional reorganization in the brain following stroke. In her most-cited paper, "Structural and functional improvements due to robot-assisted gait training in the stroke-injured brain" (2016), Yang demonstrated that targeted robotic therapy not only improves walking ability but also induces measurable changes in cortical and subcortical brain regions—offering a mechanistic explanation for observed clinical gains. This work, with over 30 citations, has helped bridge the gap between engineering and neuroscience, providing evidence that technology-assisted rehabilitation can promote meaningful neural repair. Yang’s contributions are particularly valuable for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize post-stroke recovery protocols. By combining neuroimaging with behavioral outcomes, she has advanced the understanding of how the injured brain can adapt and reorganize in response to structured, repetitive training. Her research continues to inform the design of more effective, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for stroke survivors.