Laura Spezia
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Laura Spezia is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation and motor control, with a focus on understanding how the brain adapts to robot-assisted therapy. Her work bridges neuroscience and rehabilitation engineering, particularly in the context of stroke recovery. Her most-cited study (124 citations) is a landmark investigation into event-related desynchronization during robot-assisted hand movements, revealing distinct brain oscillatory patterns during active, passive, and imagined tasks. This research provided critical insights into how cortical activity is modulated by different modes of robotic assistance, directly informing the design of more effective rehabilitation protocols for patients with moderate to severe hemiparesis. Spezia’s contributions have helped clarify the neural mechanisms underlying motor learning and recovery, offering a foundation for personalized, brain-state–driven therapy. Her work is widely cited by researchers developing closed-loop neurorehabilitation systems and has influenced clinical approaches to post-stroke motor retraining. Through her rigorous experimental designs and translational focus, Spezia continues to advance the integration of robotics and neuroscience in restoring upper limb function after neurological injury.
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