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Michele Torrisi’s research sits at the dynamic intersection of neurorehabilitation, cognitive recovery, and advanced technology. Her work primarily explores how computerized, robotic, and virtual reality interventions can enhance cognitive function in patients recovering from stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI). In her highly cited 2017 study (110 citations), she critically examined the potential of computerized cognitive training for post-stroke patients, establishing a foundation for technology-driven rehabilitation. Torrisi’s 2018 investigation (70 citations) revealed a crucial correlation between self-efficacy, post-stroke depression, and rehabilitation outcomes, highlighting the psychological dimensions of recovery. Her landmark 2019 retrospective case-control study (69 citations) demonstrated that combining robotic neurorehabilitation via the Lokomat with virtual reality significantly improves cognitive function in TBI patients—a finding that bridges motor and cognitive therapies. More recently, her 2021 work (51 citations) extended this paradigm by showing that hand robotic rehabilitation paired with virtual reality yields cognitive benefits beyond motor recovery after stroke. Torrisi’s contributions are pivotal in shaping a future where immersive, personalized technologies transform neurological rehabilitation, offering new hope for patients with acquired brain injuries.