Justin A. McMahon
Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University
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Justin A. McMahon is a leading investigator in the field of neural engineering, with a primary focus on the safety and long-term viability of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). His research critically examines the biological and functional consequences of implantable microelectrode technologies, particularly within the motor cortex. McMahon’s most influential work, “Microelectrode implantation in motor cortex causes fine motor deficit” (2017, 59 citations), provides a pivotal counterpoint to the prevailing enthusiasm surrounding BCIs. By demonstrating that the implantation process itself can induce measurable fine motor impairments in animal models, his study raises essential considerations for the future of human augmentation and clinical BCI deployment. This work has become a cornerstone reference for researchers balancing the promise of neural recording with the imperative of minimizing tissue damage. In a subsequent study (2018, 9 citations), McMahon further developed and validated rodent behavioral testing protocols to systematically assess these implantation-induced deficits. His contributions are vital for guiding the design of safer, more biocompatible neural interfaces, ensuring that the path toward restoring function for paralyzed patients does not inadvertently compromise existing abilities.
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