Nicoletta Marzocchi

University of Bologna

Papers

2

Total Citations

15

H-Index

2

About

Nicoletta Marzocchi is a neuroscientist whose research lies at the intersection of vision, movement, and computational modeling. Her primary focus is the dorsal visual stream, specifically area V6A, a region critical for integrating visual information with motor actions. In her most-cited work, "The Dorso-medial visual stream: From neural activation to sensorimotor interaction" (2010, 11 citations), she provides a comprehensive framework linking neural activity in this pathway to real-world sensorimotor behavior, bridging the gap between basic neuroscience and functional interaction. Her subsequent study, "Eye-Hand Coordination for Reaching in Dorsal Stream Area V6A: Computational Lessons" (2009, 4 citations), further refines this understanding by applying computational principles to explain how the brain coordinates eye and hand movements during reaching tasks. Though her citation counts are modest, Marzocchi’s contributions are foundational in clarifying the computational and neural underpinnings of visuomotor control. Her work is particularly valuable for students and researchers exploring how the brain translates sensory input into precise, goal-directed actions—a key question in cognitive neuroscience and robotics.

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H-Index
2
Papers
15
Total Citations
8
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The Dorso-medial visual stream: From neural activation to sensorimotor interaction
11 citations · 2010
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2010 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: University of Bologna

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