Jessica Pingel

Jessica Pingel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in motor control research. Her work bridges neuroscience and rehabilitation science with a focus on movement disorders and therapeutic interventions.

Her research interests center on motor control mechanisms in neurological conditions, particularly cerebral palsy, stroke, and spinal cord injury. She investigates biomechanical, physiological, and molecular aspects of muscle function using advanced techniques like synchrotron imaging, ultrasound, and molecular analysis. Her work extends to adaptive sports such as frame running and therapeutic exercise protocols for neurological rehabilitation.

Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Cerebral palsy rehabilitation through frame running capacity studies and molecular biomarker analysis, (2) Advanced imaging of neuromuscular tissue atrophy in stroke/SCI, and (3) Methodological innovations in muscle measurement techniques and academic supervision models. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates human and animal models with clinical applications.

Dr. Pingel actively supervises master's thesis students as evidenced by her publication on optimized supervision models. She participates in major research forums including the European Muscle Conference and is affiliated with the Nielsen Lab at the University of Copenhagen, where she contributes to translational neuroscience research.