Kevin Pacheco‐Barrios
Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Harvard University, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
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About
Kevin Pacheco-Barrios is a rising leader in the field of non-invasive brain stimulation and neurorehabilitation. His primary research focuses on the clinical applications of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and the integration of haptic technology for therapeutic purposes. His most impactful contribution is the landmark 2020 paper "Evidence-Based Guidelines and Secondary Meta-Analysis for the Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders," which has garnered 592 citations. This work provided crucial, evidence-based clinical guidelines that have shaped the use of tDCS across a spectrum of conditions, from stroke to depression. Additionally, Pacheco-Barrios has explored novel frontiers, such as the underexplored clinical potential of haptic technology (28 citations) and the use of beta-band oscillations as a biomarker for gait recovery in spinal cord injury patients (28 citations). His work bridges rigorous systematic review with innovative biomarker discovery, positioning him as a key figure in translating neuromodulation and sensory technologies into practical, evidence-based treatments for neurological disorders.
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