Jacob George

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Dr. Jacob George is a rising scholar in the field of neurorehabilitation and global health, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted therapy for stroke recovery. His most impactful work, a 2024 comparative scoping review, critically examines disparities in robot-assisted upper limb rehabilitation between low- and middle-income countries and high-income nations. This seminal paper, already garnering 4 citations, highlights systemic barriers to technology adoption and proposes equitable frameworks for accessible care. Dr. George’s research bridges engineering, clinical neuroscience, and health policy, addressing how cost-effective robotic systems can democratize stroke rehabilitation. His contributions are particularly notable for identifying scalable solutions tailored to resource-limited settings, a pressing need as stroke incidence rises globally. By mapping gaps in infrastructure, training, and device affordability, his work informs future clinical trials and international collaborations. Dr. George’s scholarship underscores a commitment to reducing global health inequities, making him a key voice in the intersection of rehabilitation robotics and public health. His findings serve as a critical resource for clinicians, engineers, and policymakers aiming to extend high-quality neurorehabilitation to underserved populations.