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Willemijn Faber is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work centers on the clinical application of robotic exoskeletons for gait training, investigating both functional outcomes and broader health benefits. In her highly cited 2017 study (180 citations), Faber established the safety, feasibility, and gait improvements achievable after eight weeks of training with the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton, providing foundational evidence for robotic-assisted therapy in SCI. Expanding on this, her 2018 exploratory study (87 citations) examined secondary health conditions, revealing positive effects on spasticity, pain, range of motion, and bowel and bladder function. This work, part of a European multicentre trial, highlights her commitment to holistic rehabilitation beyond walking alone. Faber’s contributions are pivotal in translating exoskeleton technology from engineering labs into clinical practice, demonstrating its potential to address both primary and secondary consequences of paralysis. Her research continues to shape evidence-based protocols for robotic gait training, offering new hope for functional recovery and long-term health in SCI populations.