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About
Helen L. Carlson is a pediatric neuroscience researcher specializing in brain plasticity, motor cortex development, and the neurological consequences of perinatal stroke. Her work sits at the intersection of neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, and pediatric rehabilitation, with a particular focus on children with unilateral cerebral palsy. Carlson has made significant contributions to understanding how the developing brain reorganizes following early injury. Her pioneering use of robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for motor cortex mapping in children has advanced both research methodology and clinical assessment, earning 39 citations for her foundational 2018 work. Equally influential is her resting-state fMRI research examining sensory-motor network connectivity in children after perinatal stroke, which has helped illuminate the poorly understood mechanisms of post-stroke developmental plasticity. Her investigations into bihemispheric myelination changes and perilesional gliosis further reveal how structural brain changes shape long-term outcomes. Beyond mapping, Carlson has explored how non-invasive stimulation techniques such as tDCS and HD-tDCS can enhance motor learning in pediatric populations, translating neuroplasticity insights toward therapeutic applications. With a cumulative body of work exceeding 120 citations, her research offers critical guidance for improving outcomes in children with some of the earliest and most consequential forms of brain injury.
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- 1Robotic TMS mapping of motor cortex in the developing brain39 citations · 2018
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- 7Perilesional Gliosis Is Associated with Outcome after Perinatal Stroke2 citations · 2021