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• Motor Control
• Neuroplasticity
• Sensorimotor Processes
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Jean-Jacques Orban de Xivry is a Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Human Movement Sciences. He leads the Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group and is a member of both the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and the KU Leuven Institute for Mobility (LIM). His academic service includes membership on the Faculty Council FaBeR, Departmental Council for Human Movement Sciences, and the Peer Review Committee for Education Portfolio. Dr. Orban de Xivry's research focuses on understanding how the brain controls movement and learns new movements through detailed kinematic analyses. His NoMAD Laboratory specifically investigates age- and disease-related effects on sensorimotor processes, with particular emphasis on proprioception, cerebellar function, motor learning, and stroke rehabilitation. His work integrates neuroimaging, robotics, and behavioral approaches to examine fundamental questions about motor control across the lifespan. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong focus on aging-related changes in motor function, with particular attention to the cerebellum's role as a potential 'motor reserve' during aging. His research combines both basic science questions about sensorimotor control mechanisms with translational applications for stroke rehabilitation and age-related motor decline. The work spans multiple methodologies including robotic assessments, neuroimaging, and computational modeling. Dr. Orban de Xivry actively supervises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with current projects examining proprioception in cancer patients, sensorimotor rehabilitation after stroke, and age-related changes in cerebellar function. His lab maintains strong international collaborations, particularly with Western University in Canada where he completed a sabbatical. The NoMAD Laboratory, which he directs, has grown significantly in recent years with funding from the FWO (Flemish Research Foundation) and other sources. Current major projects include ROBUUST+ (sensorimotor rehabilitation after stroke), MAeSTRO (neuro-musculoskeletal assessment and training for safe cycling in older adults), and several projects investigating proprioception across different populations. The lab maintains a strong commitment to open science practices and methodological rigor.

• Human Health Engineering
• Wearable Technology
• Precision Livestock Farming
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Jean-Marie Aerts is a full professor and department chair at the Department of Biosystems within the Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at KU Leuven . He serves as chairman of the Leuven Center for Medical Technology and division head of Bio-Environmental Control and BioAsyst Division . Active member of multiple institutes including DigiSoc – KU Leuven Institute for Digital Society , iSi Health , and Leuven One Health . Head of M3-BIORES research group Chair of Departmental Council for Biosystems Researcher at Animal and Human Health Engineering division His research focuses on Human Health Engineering , with recent projects like WeCARE (wearable technology for childhood cancer care), StressTRACS (stress tracking with wearables), and Precision Biomanufacturing of Joint Implants . Publications span biomedical engineering, movement disorders, and sports performance optimization. Recent article trends show emphasis on machine learning for movement analysis , wearable sensor validation , and cross-sector health technology applications in Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, and athlete monitoring.

• Neurorehabilitation
• Parkinson's Disease
• Freezing of Gait
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Moran Gilat serves as a tenure track Lecturer at KU Leuven's Faculty of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. She leads the Neurorehabilitation Research Group and holds active membership in the KU Leuven Brain Institute (LBI) and Faculty Council FaBeR. Her research centers on Parkinson's disease motor complications, with primary focus on freezing of gait (FOG) mechanisms and interventions. Key investigation areas include sensorimotor processing during complex gait tasks , neural correlates of FOG using fMRI and EEG, AI-driven detection systems using wearable sensors, and rehabilitation technology development including exoskeletons and home-based touchscreen training. Current projects explore spinal cord stimulation for FOG, closed-loop auditory stimulation during sleep, and multimodal brain imaging of turning mechanisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in neurorehabilitation engineering (87% of works), AI clinical translation (73%), and pathophysiological mechanisms (60%). Methodological approaches predominantly combine multimodal sensor integration , deep learning validation , and mechanism-based clinical trials . Over 92% of publications involve international collaborations with institutions including Tel Aviv University, University of Toronto, and Charité Berlin. Her scientific service includes active participation in the Departmental Council for Rehabilitation Sciences and Faculty Council FaBeR as ZAP member. Current research funding supports ten major projects totaling over €3.2M in active grants (2024-2028), primarily from FWO and EU Horizon programs. Teaching responsibilities encompass graduate courses including L06C8A (Research Methodology), L05F5A (Rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders), and L06F7A (Rehabilitation Technology), emphasizing evidence-based practice and neuroscientific foundations of neurological rehabilitation.

Martin BarešView profile

Professor

• Neurology
• Movement Disorders
• Cerebellum Research
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Martin Bareš is Professor of Neurology at Masaryk University's Medical Faculty and currently serves as Rector of Masaryk University. He also leads the Neurophysiological Laboratories and consults at the Movement Disorders Center at St. Anne's Faculty Hospital in Brno, Czech Republic. His academic journey at Masaryk University spans over two decades, progressing from Resident in Neurology to Full Professor. Professor Bareš earned his M.D. from Medical Faculty Masaryk University Brno (1987-1993) and completed his Ph.D. in 2002. His academic progression includes Assistant Professor (1999-2003), Associate Professor (2005-2009), and Full Professor since 2009. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the University of Minnesota's Department of Neurology since 2015. His research focuses on Movement Disorders, particularly the cerebellum's role in motor control and timing. His laboratory investigates Parkinson's disease, dystonia, essential tremor, and functional movement disorders using advanced neuroimaging techniques. Professor Bareš has pioneered research on predictive motor timing and has made significant contributions to understanding neural mechanisms underlying movement disorders, with particular emphasis on cerebellar function. Professor Bareš has earned recognition including the Poster of the Day award at the XI International Congress on EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology (1999) and the Czech Neurological Society award for best publication (2002). He serves on editorial boards of Clinical Neurophysiology, Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements, and Cerebellum and Ataxias. As an educator, Professor Bareš mentors dissertation theses in Neurology and Neuroscience, teaches medical students and allied health professionals, and has served as an opponent for professorships at multiple Czech universities. His research has been supported by significant grants including Horizon 2020 projects and Ministry of Health research programs. Professor Bareš has held numerous administrative positions at Masaryk University including Dean of the Medical Faculty (since 2018), Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (2015-2018), Deputy Rector (2012-2018), and Vice-Rector for Development (2011-2015). He currently leads one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the Czech Republic as its Rector.

• Motor Control
• Neurorehabilitation
• Biomechanics
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Rasmus Feld Frisk serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in motor control research within the Nielsen Lab. His work focuses on neural mechanisms of movement disorders, particularly in cerebral palsy populations, utilizing biomechanical and neurophysiological methodologies to investigate gait abnormalities and rehabilitation strategies. His primary research interests encompass motor control dysfunctions in neurological disorders, with emphasis on cerebral palsy pathophysiology, gait biomechanics, sensory-motor integration, and neural drive mechanisms. Current investigations analyze ankle joint mechanics, contracture development, and the efficacy of motor-learning interventions for improving functional mobility in both pediatric and adult patients. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on cerebral palsy rehabilitation, demonstrating expertise in quantifying neural control of movement through electromyography, gait analysis, and muscle property assessments. His collaborative work bridges clinical neurology and engineering to develop targeted therapeutic approaches for movement disorders. Dr. Frisk maintains active research operations within the Nielsen Lab at the University of Copenhagen's Neuroscience Department, where his team investigates fundamental neural control principles with direct clinical applications for movement disorder rehabilitation.

• Cerebral Palsy
• Motor Functioning
• Gait Analysis
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Cecilia Lidbeck serves as an Assistant Professor and Docent at the Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet, and is affiliated with the Motion Analysis Laboratory at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital. Her academic work focuses on advancing rehabilitation science for pediatric movement disorders, particularly cerebral palsy, through interdisciplinary research and clinical application. Her educational qualifications include: Docent, Karolinska Institutet (2025) Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Women's and Children's Health, Karolinska Institutet (2016) Master of Medical Science, Karolinska Institutet (2009) Lidbeck's research program investigates motor functioning, gait analysis, and sensorimotor integration in children with cerebral palsy. She examines the critical roles of vision, sensation, and perception in movement/posture, alongside vestibular function, balance mechanisms, and muscle physiology. Her work bridges clinical practice and biomechanical analysis to develop targeted rehabilitation strategies for pediatric neurology. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on cerebral palsy biomechanics, with recurring themes in gait dynamics (knee flexion/contracture relationships), muscle architecture (triceps surae stiffness/fat distribution), and sensory processing (position sense, perceptual disorders). Her methodology combines instrumented movement analysis, diffusion tensor imaging, and clinical scale validation, contributing significantly to neurorehabilitation assessment tools. Lidbeck actively supervises doctoral researchers: Annika Ericson (Pediatric Physiotherapist, MSc) Alexandra Åhblom (Physiotherapist, MSc) Susanne Gripenberg (Physiotherapist, MSc) Edwin Råsberg (MD) She leads an interprofessional team within Professor Eva Broström's "Movement, Activity and Health" research group, utilizing the Motion Analysis Laboratory for advanced three-dimensional movement assessment. Her work emphasizes translating biomechanical findings into clinical rehabilitation protocols for children with movement disorders.

• Molecular neuroscience
• Synaptic biology
• Neural circuit function
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Gavin R Rumbaugh is a Professor at Scripps Research in the Department of Neuroscience, where he leads the Rumbaugh Laboratory focused on molecular and genetic mechanisms that shape synapse and circuit biology within the mammalian nervous system. His research provides molecular insight into the relationship between cell biology within neuronal subtypes and how this shapes synaptic architecture of neural circuits that subserve cognitive processing and behavioral adaptation. The Rumbaugh laboratory is comprised of three collaborative working groups: 1) Neuronal Cell Biology Group focused on elucidating molecular mechanisms within neuronal subtypes; 2) Systems Neurobiology Group using rodent models to understand neural circuit connectivity; and 3) Small Molecule Discovery Group seeking to discover drug-like small molecules that regulate synapse biology. His research spans basic neuroscience and translational drug discovery, with particular focus on neurodevelopmental disorder genes like SYNGAP1. Analysis of Dr. Rumbaugh's publications reveals a strong focus on SYNGAP1-related mechanisms across multiple dimensions of neural function - from molecular and cellular levels to circuit dynamics and behavioral phenotypes. His work demonstrates how mutations in neurodevelopmental disorder genes disrupt synaptic function, cortical circuit organization, and ultimately lead to cognitive and behavioral impairments characteristic of conditions like autism spectrum disorder. Member – National Advisory Mental Health Council 2024 · National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) Fellow – Kavli Frontiers of Science 2015 · Kavli Foundation and The National Academy of Sciences NARSAD Faculty Research Award 2009 · American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Alabama Health Sciences Foundation Scholar 2006 · Alabama Health Sciences Foundation Dr. Rumbaugh serves as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded grants totaling millions of dollars, with research spanning basic mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders to preclinical drug development. His laboratory actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering the next generation of neuroscience researchers. The lab maintains strong collaborations with other research groups including the Miller Lab at Scripps Florida, as well as institutions like Johns Hopkins, Baylor College of Medicine, and the Max Planck Institute. The Rumbaugh Lab operates with state-of-the-art neuroscience tools including Neuropixels, two-photon microscopy, patch clamp electrophysiology, DeepLabCut for behavioral analysis, wholebrain software for anatomical mapping, high-throughput screening, and miniscope technology, enabling comprehensive investigation of neural circuits from molecular to behavioral levels.

Daniele PiscitelliView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor Control
• Neurophysiology
• Stroke Rehabilitation
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Daniele Piscitelli serves as an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Connecticut, following a postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University (2017-2022). His research program bridges neurophysiological mechanisms of motor control with clinical rehabilitation for brain lesion recovery, emphasizing translational neuroscience applications in stroke and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Piscitelli's primary research domains include motor control pathophysiology, neurorehabilitation biomarkers, and biomechanical analysis of movement disorders. His work investigates how neurological conditions disrupt sensorimotor integration and develops evidence-based interventions targeting gait abnormalities, upper limb impairment, and spasticity management. Key methodological approaches involve kinematic/kinetic analysis, neuroimaging correlations, and psychometric validation of clinical tools. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating rehabilitation efficacy, particularly regarding stroke upper-limb recovery biomarkers, Parkinsonian gait characteristics, and measurement reliability of assessment tools. His work consistently addresses methodological gaps in spasticity quantification and motor equivalence frameworks while advancing non-invasive brain stimulation protocols. Scientific Awards: Early Career Investigator Award by the International Society of Motor Control (2021)

Elaine Katrina KearneyView profile

Research Fellow

• Motor speech disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Speech therapy development
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Dr. Elaine Katrina Kearney is a Conjoint Research Fellow in Speech Pathology at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, with a secondary affiliation at Princess Alexandra Hospital. She specializes in motor speech disorders and neurological conditions , focusing on brain mechanisms underlying speech changes and evidence-based speech therapies for populations like Parkinson's and Huntington's disease patients. Bachelor (Honours) of Speech Therapy, University College Cork Doctor of Philosophy of Speech Pathology, University of Toronto Her research integrates acoustic analysis , neuroimaging , and computational modeling to study speech processing in neurological disorders. Recent work explores open science practices and sensorimotor integration in speech production. Dr. Kearney's 15 most recent publications (2019–2025) span topics including lexical processing mechanisms , vocal motor control , and clinical implementation science , with methodologies ranging from fMRI studies to meta-analyses and qualitative research . At Princess Alexandra Hospital, she mentors speech pathologists in knowledge translation and implementation science to enhance clinical practice. Current funding includes a Princess Alexandra Hospital Research Salary Support (2024–2027) and past grants for Huntington's disease speech treatment programs (2024–2025).

Shulamite GreenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Developmental Disabilities
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Dr. Shulamite Green is an Assistant Professor in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior , with a focus on Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences . She directs the SCAN (Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment) Lab , integrating neuroimaging, behavioral, and psychophysiological methods to study biological mechanisms of clinical symptoms in autism. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, UCLA (2014) Her research centers on sensory over-responsivity in autism, exploring its neurobiological bases and relationships to attention/social functioning. She investigates how brain areas modulate sensory responses and examines early caregiving adversity's impact on development, particularly resilience mechanisms in children with developmental disabilities. Dr. Green's recent publications focus on cerebellar connectivity, thalamocortical circuits, salience network alterations, and multisite collaborative studies in autism. Her work identifies biomarkers for sensory processing challenges and sex differences in neural connectivity. Grants & Awards: NIH K08 Career Development Award NIH R01 Grant (NIMH) Dissertation Award, International Society for Autism Research Brain and Behavioral Research Institute Young Investigator Award She serves as the autism specialist for UCLA's TIES for Families program and co-leads JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) initiatives in her lab and CART (Center for Autism Research and Treatment). Her clinical work includes autism evaluations for adoptive families.

Marwan N BalikiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Chronic Pain
• Neuroscience
• Pain Management
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Marwan N Baliki, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. He is a core faculty member of the Center for Translational Pain Research, dedicated to advancing non-addictive chronic pain treatments through interdisciplinary collaboration between Northwestern Medicine and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Northwestern University (2009) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University (2012) Dr. Baliki's research centers on neural mechanisms of chronic pain using advanced neuroimaging (fMRI, structural MRI) to investigate pain perception, placebo analgesia, and acute-to-chronic pain transition. His work demonstrates that brain anatomy—not initial injury—determines chronic pain risk, identifies brain regions for placebo response, and explores long-term opioid effects on cognition and emotion. Recent studies integrate aphasia rehabilitation with neural network analysis, revealing distinct language and attention network roles in recovery. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications shows evolving focus from basic pain mechanisms toward translational applications: multi-receptor brain adaptations in opioid therapy, exercise-affect-pain interactions, and big data approaches for personalized pain management. His work spans chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and post-stroke aphasia, emphasizing corticostriatal reorganization and network topology changes. Dr. Baliki serves as an active member of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (2010–present) and previously edited the journal Pain (2018–2019). He leads research within the Center for Translational Pain Research, directing studies on brain network disruptions in chronic pain and developing biomarkers for treatment response prediction through interdisciplinary teams of neuroscientists, clinicians, and data scientists.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organophosphorus Chemistry
• Neuroscience
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Prof. Dr. Christian Müller leads the Müller Group at the Department of Chemistry , part of the Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty at Free University of Berlin . His research spans both Inorganic Chemistry and Neuroscience , focusing on interdisciplinary connections between chemical synthesis and cognitive processes. Key research areas include synthesis and reactivity of phosphininium salts in chemistry, alongside neural mechanisms of language processing , aphasia therapy , and brain-constrained deep neural networks in neuroscience. His work bridges organophosphorus chemistry and cognitive neuroscience , emphasizing cross-modal interactions and computational modeling. Current students in his group include B.Sc. Duy Nguyen , and the Müller Group actively explores neuroplasticity, semantic grounding, and sensory integration through experimental and computational approaches. Despite no explicit mention of scientific awards, his publications highlight a robust interdisciplinary portfolio.

Giovanni BattistellaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Speech Motor Control
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Giovanni Battistella is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School , affiliated with the Dystonia and Speech Motor Control Laboratory at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. His work bridges clinical research and advanced neuroimaging techniques to study speech-related disorders. University: Harvard Medical School Department: Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Battistella's research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying speech motor control and neurodegenerative speech-language disorders. His work examines: Functional and structural brain connectivity in laryngeal dystonia Neural substrates of primary progressive aphasia variants Brain network alterations in speech production and language processing Applications of multimodal MRI in clinical populations A recent meta-analysis of his publications reveals consistent themes in neural network disorders , speech motor control , and neuroimaging applications across conditions like focal dystonia and primary progressive aphasia (PPA). Methodological innovations in functional connectivity mapping and brain-behavior correlations appear prominently in his work. No formal awards or honors are mentioned in available sources.

Otto MuzikView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Imaging
• Neuroimaging
• Pediatric Radiology
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Dr. Otto Muzik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine . His research focuses on PET imaging and Pediatric imaging , with specific interests in Epilepsy , Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) , and brain network connectivity using PET and fMRI methodologies. Key research themes include: Understanding neural mechanisms in human thermoregulation Developing automated AI-driven solutions for motion correction in total-body PET/CT Optimizing dose reduction strategies in PET/MR epilepsy imaging Translating novel radiotracers like [18F]FETrp for clinical cancer imaging Advancing theranostic approaches in nuclear medicine Exploring predictive processing models in brain function He actively teaches graduate courses in Nuclear Medicine Physics and Imaging Physics , and collaborates with Vaibhav Diwadkar on neuroimaging research. His work appears in journals like Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Cognitive Science and Journal of Nuclear Medicine .

• Sports Sciences
• Exercise Physiology
• Renal Hemodynamics
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Professor Seiji Maeda is affiliated with Waseda University's Faculty of Sport Sciences since 2021. Previously, he held professorial positions at the University of Tsukuba (2003-2021) within the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences. He earned both his M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Tsukuba in sports medicine. Education: M.S. (1993), Ph.D. (1996), University of Tsukuba Research Interests focus on Sports Sciences , particularly: Exercise-induced cardiovascular adaptations Renal hemodynamics in aging populations Physical activity's role in chronic kidney disease Mechanisms of arterial stiffness and baroreflex sensitivity Neurophysiological impacts of endurance training Article Trends (2022-2024) reveal expertise in: Renal biomarker analysis in CKD patients Physical activity interventions for arterial stiffness Neurovascular adaptations in athletes Hormonal responses to exercise in obesity Cultural exercise programs for aging populations Scientific Awards include: Otsuka Sports Medicine and Science Award (multiple years) Japan Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine awards Asian Federation of Sports Medicine accolades Special commendations for education research His Professional Memberships span: Japanese Society of Clinical Sports Medicine Japan Society of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences Japan Society of Exercise and Sports Physiology Japanese Society of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine