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About
Lilla Bonanno is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and advanced robotics, whose work is reshaping recovery pathways for patients with severe neurological conditions. Her primary research areas encompass robotic rehabilitation for stroke and brain injury, neural plasticity, and the application of functional neuroimaging to quantify motor recovery. Bonanno’s most impactful contribution is her 2014 case-control study on computer-assisted training for brain injury rehabilitation, which has garnered 64 citations and established a clinical benchmark for technology-driven therapy. She has also pioneered the use of humanoid robots in cognitive rehabilitation for patients with severe acquired brain injury, demonstrating that even limited access to multidisciplinary care can be overcome through innovative assistive technologies. Her 2023 work on neural plasticity changes induced by motor robotic rehabilitation in stroke patients, with 33 citations, provides critical neurofunctional indicators of recovery beyond traditional clinical scales. Bonanno has further explored functional connectivity changes in multiple sclerosis patients after robotic treatment and investigated brain activation patterns during surgical training. Her recent 2025 randomized controlled trial on VibraPlus therapy for MS-related fatigue underscores her commitment to addressing subjective, hard-to-treat symptoms. Through her interdisciplinary approach, Bonanno is defining how robotics and neuroimaging can unlock new frontiers in rehabilitation medicine.
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