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Sonia Pacini is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in the development of innovative interventions for individuals with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her work focuses on attention remediation and the management of profound behavioral disturbances during early recovery stages, a critical yet underexplored area. Pacini’s major contributions include pioneering the use of virtual reality and robotics to deliver visuo-haptic training for attention deficits, as demonstrated in her highly cited 2013 study (58 citations), which introduced a “virtually minimal” approach to engage patients with severe TBI. Her 2011 feasibility study (45 citations) further established the tolerance and applicability of such technology in acute inpatient settings, laying groundwork for scalable rehabilitation tools. Additionally, her case report on treatment challenges with profound behavioral disturbances (8 citations) offers practical guidance for clinicians navigating complex cases. Pacini’s work bridges cutting-edge interactive technology with clinical needs, advancing early-stage rehabilitation and improving outcomes for patients with severe cognitive and behavioral impairments. Her research remains influential in shaping evidence-based, technology-driven neurorehabilitation protocols.