Maria E. Linn‐Evans
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Maria E. Linn‐Evans is a neuroscientist whose research focuses on the intersection of sleep physiology and neurodegenerative disease, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Her most cited work, “REM sleep without atonia is associated with increased rigidity in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson’s disease” (2020, 27 citations), has been instrumental in clarifying the clinical significance of REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) as a motor marker in Parkinson’s. By demonstrating that the loss of normal muscle atonia during REM sleep correlates with measurable rigidity, Linn‐Evans provided a crucial link between sleep disturbances and the progression of motor symptoms. This contribution helps refine early diagnostic criteria and opens new avenues for monitoring disease severity. Her work is widely cited by clinicians and researchers investigating the prodromal phase of Parkinson’s, and it underscores the value of sleep studies in neurology. Linn‐Evans continues to advance the understanding of how sleep architecture can serve as a window into neurodegeneration, making her a key voice in the growing field of sleep medicine and movement disorders.
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