Mareike Vermehren
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About
Mareike Vermehren is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating BCI-controlled exoskeletons to restore motor function in patients with severe paralysis following stroke or spinal cord injury. Her most influential paper, "Brain–Computer Interface-Controlled Exoskeletons in Clinical Neurorehabilitation: Ready or Not?" (2022, 89 citations), critically examines the readiness of this emerging technology for clinical translation. In a second highly cited study (2021, 37 citations), she addresses the specific challenge of long-term BCI-based rehabilitation for severe upper limb paresis in Germany, highlighting the gap between promising lab results and real-world clinical implementation. Vermehren’s major contribution lies in bridging engineering and clinical practice, identifying both the potential and the barriers—such as patient selection, training protocols, and healthcare infrastructure—that must be overcome for BCI-driven therapies to become standard care. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of neurorehabilitation, wearable robotics, and the practical path from laboratory innovation to patient benefit.
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