Wim Van Hecke
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Wim Van Hecke is a leading researcher in pediatric neuroimaging, with a focused expertise in understanding how unilateral cerebral palsy (CP) alters brain function during sensory and motor tasks. His work has been instrumental in mapping the neural underpinnings of somatosensory discrimination and motor control in affected children. In a landmark 2012 fMRI study (69 citations), Van Hecke demonstrated how brain activation patterns differ between children with unilateral CP and typically developing peers during active and passive movements, as well as tactile stimulation. He further explored these differences in a 2013 study (27 citations), revealing distinct frontoparietal involvement in shape and length discrimination. His research also extends to subcortical stroke patients (33 citations), comparing their neural responses to healthy controls. By combining rigorous fMRI methodology with clinical populations, Van Hecke has provided critical insights into neuroplasticity and rehabilitation targets. His work is widely cited for its contributions to pediatric neurology and rehabilitation science, offering a foundation for developing targeted therapies that leverage the brain’s adaptive capacity in children with motor impairments.
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