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Eva Swinnen is a researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel within the Brubotics Rehabilitation Research Center, focusing on physiotherapy, human physiology, and anatomy. Her work bridges robotics and rehabilitation medicine. Key research areas: Walking (100%), Gait Analysis (86%), Systematic Reviews (59%), Orthotic Devices (51%) Recent Publications (2025): Explore AI applications in stroke rehabilitation, virtual twin technology, and electrotherapy effects on muscle recovery. Notable collaborations include projects with KU Leuven and Radboud University Medical Center. 2022 Kuka Innovation Award Finalist 2019 Phase I & II App Development Competition Winner Supervision: Guided master's theses on topics like Kinect™ system validation, volleyball spike biomechanics, and EMG patterning in motor tasks. Currently involved in EU-funded TARGET consortium initiatives for stroke management.

• Walking
• Gait Analysis
• Systematic Reviews
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Robin Lemmens is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, and leads the Laboratory of Neurobiology (VIB-KU Leuven). He serves as head of Academic Consultants Training in Specialist Medicine and Program Director of the POC Medical Specialist in Training. His affiliations include the LBI - KU Leuven Brain Institute and membership in multiple institutional committees including the Metaforum Steering Committee and Faculty Council of Medicine. Dr. Lemmens' research focuses on stroke neurology with particular expertise in neuroimaging, cerebrovascular diseases, and endovascular therapy. His work spans ischemic stroke management, anticoagulation therapy, intracerebral hemorrhage, and advanced imaging techniques for stroke diagnosis and treatment planning. Current research explores AI applications in stroke imaging, optimal timing of anticoagulation after stroke, and endovascular therapy in extended time windows. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translational stroke research with significant contributions to clinical trial methodology. Key themes include validation of imaging biomarkers, optimization of thrombolytic and anticoagulant therapies, and development of AI tools for stroke lesion segmentation. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals including Stroke , Neurology , and The Lancet . Dr. Lemmens supervises research projects and students, with recent supervision including Oosterbos, C. on peroneal nerve entrapment research. His grant portfolio includes multiple active projects totaling millions in funding, with recent grants focusing on secondary stroke prevention, comprehensive stroke management systems, and AI for stroke outcome prediction. He leads the Laboratory of Neurobiology at VIB-KU Leuven, which collaborates extensively with international stroke research networks. Current research directions include developing patient-centered stroke care pathways, advanced imaging techniques for early ischemic changes, and personalized stroke diagnostics and treatment protocols.

• Stroke Neurology
• Neuroimaging
• Cerebrovascular Diseases
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Emma De Keersmaecker is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Physical Education and Physiotherapy , Vrije Universiteit Brussel , Belgium. Her work focuses on Virtual Reality , Gait , and Rehabilitation for neurological populations including Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis patients. Research keywords: Optic Flow, Patient Rehabilitation, Exercise Equipment, Biomechanics, Immersion Active in peer-reviewed publications and Cochrane systematic reviews Recipient of the FWO SB fellowship for fundamental research Research Trends : Emma's publications emphasize Virtual Reality applications for gait rehabilitation, investigating how Optic Flow , Immersion , and Assistive Technologies improve locomotion in stroke survivors and neurological patients. Her work spans Exoskeletons , Biomechanical Analysis , and Clinical Interventions . Scientific Awards : FWO SB Fellowship (2019)

• Virtual Reality
• Gait
• Stroke
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Stefanie Keulen is a Professor at the Brussels Center for Language Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Her research focuses on neurolinguistics, aphasia, and cerebellar contributions to language. She holds a PhD in Linguistics and Literature (2017) and a Master's in Semantics and Down Syndrome (2013). Her work explores speech disorders, bilingual language processing, and neurorehabilitation techniques like tDCS. She leads projects on Primary Progressive Aphasia and cerebellar dysfunction, with funding from grants like FWOWO44 and CONI822. Awards include the Guillaume Duflou Prize (2017) and I. Vanderschuerenprijs (2022). She advises students like Silke Coemans and Paolo Savieri, and collaborates internationally on studies involving Greek-Turkish bilingualism and pediatric language disorders. Her 43+ publications span journals like The Cerebellum and Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports . She actively participates in conferences and media engagements, explaining topics like Foreign Accent Syndrome and stuttering research. Education: PhD (2017), Master's (2013) Affiliations: Brussels Center for Language Studies, VUB Grants: FWOWO44, FWOTM1214, BASGO3 Labs/Teams: BCLS Research Group, Primary Progressive Aphasia Network

• Neurology and Language Disorders
• Aphasia Research
• Cerebellar Function in Speech
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Eric Kerckhofs is a Professor of Neurorehabilitation & Rehabilitation Psychology at the Free University of Brussels , affiliated with the Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy. His work bridges neurorehabilitation , robotics , and gait analysis , focusing on post-stroke recovery and freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease . Research Interests: Gait disorders, Parkinson's disease, virtual reality therapy, orthotic devices, and robotic-assisted rehabilitation. His research output includes interdisciplinary collaborations with BruBotics , the Brussels Human-Robot Research Centre, and projects like GEAR and HERC51 . Recent publications analyze the role of optical flow manipulation in restoring mobility and the ethical implications of free will in neurophilosophy.

• Gait
• Parkinson's Disease
• Walking
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Dante Mantini is a full professor at the KU Leuven , affiliated with the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Department of Movement Sciences . He serves as the department chair and leads the Movement Control & Neuroplasticity Research Group , while also holding interim leadership at the Bakala Athletic Performance Facility. Research focuses on neural engineering , neuroinformatics , and neuroscience , particularly brain-muscle interactions, movement-related neural dynamics, and neuroprosthetic development. Active projects include multimodal studies on stroke recovery , gait impairments , sleep's impact on motor performance , and neuroprosthetic device fabrication via advanced printing techniques. He contributes to European College of Sport Science and collaborates internationally, notably with Italy's G.D’Annunzio University on brain imaging in athletes. Teaching responsibilities include Research Topics in Motor Control , Advanced Medical Imaging , and Master’s thesis guidance in human movement sciences. His work is funded by the Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds (BOF), with a sabbatical focused on expanding mobile EEG applications for dynamic movement studies.

• Neural Engineering
• Neuroinformatics
• Neuroscience
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Sylvie De Raedt is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at Universiteit Brussel. She specializes in neuroprotection, neuromodulation, and clinical neuroscience, with a focus on stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, and post-stroke delirium. She leads the Neuroprotection & Neuromodulation research group and co-leads the IOF GEAR project (2022–2026), advancing AI integration in neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry. Her research spans stroke prevention, thrombectomy complications, and AI-driven personalized care. She has published extensively, with recent work in Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine , European Heart Journal , and New England Journal of Medicine . Dr. De Raedt was awarded the 2021 WFWG Prize for her work on post-stroke delirium. Dr. De Raedt advises multiple students and collaborates internationally. She actively participates in conferences like ESNCH 2024 and serves on PhD committees. Her lab focuses on translational research bridging clinical neurology, AI, and patient outcomes.

• Stroke
• Cerebral Hemorrhage
• Neurology
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Bart Moens is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM) within Ghent University's Department of Art, Music and Theatre Sciences. His work bridges music cognition, technology development, and rehabilitation science through embodied interaction research. He holds a PhD in Art Science and Computer Science Engineering. His doctoral research on the D-Jogger gait synchronization system generated a patent application, over 20 publications, and formed the foundation for the EU/FP7 BeatHealth personalized health project (2013-2016). Moens' research centers on human-computer interaction with focus on synchronization phenomena and artistic technology integration. He investigates how spatial audio, sonification, and adaptive music systems influence motor control in rehabilitation contexts including Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, dementia care, and developmental disorders. His methodology combines quantitative analysis with artistic performance frameworks. Publication trends from 2014-2025 reveal consistent advancement in auditory-motor synchronization research across neurological populations. His work progresses from foundational D-Jogger studies to current neural entrainment investigations, maintaining focus on real-world rehabilitation applications through spatial audio and XR technologies. Moens has secured major research funding: Methusalem project (2009-2024): Served as postdoctoral researcher and technical staff EU/FP7 BeatHealth project (2013-2016): PhD researcher role where his D-Jogger work provided the conceptual basis He founded the artist collective Hangaar (2012-2017), producing 14 international theatre/music productions featuring interactive video projections. Currently, he leads technological deployment of IPEM's ArtScienceInteractionLab (ASIL), a 10x10x7m facility for XR research in music interaction, spatialized sound, and augmented reality.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Spatial Audio
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Yuanguo Wu is a prominent medical researcher specializing in stroke therapeutics and evidence-based neurology, with significant contributions to thrombolysis research. His work focuses on optimizing acute stroke treatment protocols through rigorous data synthesis. His core research interests include: Stroke pathophysiology and management Thrombolytic therapy (particularly alteplase administration) Advanced neuroimaging applications Systematic reviews of clinical trial data Meta-analyses of individual patient datasets Time-sensitive stroke interventions Dr. Wu's 2020 Lancet publication represents a landmark study establishing imaging-guided alteplase administration for stroke patients with unknown onset times. This work demonstrates his methodological expertise in synthesizing complex clinical data across international collaborations, directly influencing stroke treatment guidelines. The research shows strong translational impact with 141 citation index entries, clinical guideline adoption, and extensive media coverage. No awards or advisory activities are documented in the available materials, though his research demonstrates significant scientific influence through guideline integration and high citation metrics.

• Stroke
• Thrombolysis
• Neurology
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Ishtiaq Ahmed is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His research focuses on pain modulation, neurorehabilitation, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses, particularly in areas like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and stroke rehabilitation. He has contributed to studies on noninvasive brain stimulation, adrenergic dysfunction in chronic conditions, and robot-assisted therapies for stroke patients. His work emphasizes methodological rigor in meta-analyses and has practical implications for clinical interventions. Collaborations span global institutions, with a focus on translating research into evidence-based practices. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and developed tools like the MetaChange app for statistical analysis in meta-analyses. Notably, he has advised one research project and contributed an editorial on low-cost publishing venues for researchers. His research spans clinical medicine, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches.

• Pain Modulation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Meta-analysis
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Jolien Gooijers is a Lecturer at the Department of Human Movement Sciences within the Faculty of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at KU Leuven . Her research focuses on motor control, neuroplasticity, aging, and sports neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on sensorimotor adaptation, stroke rehabilitation, and brain injury mechanisms. Co-promotor of the Next Generation Prosthetics project (2025-2029) Promotor of ROBUST+ (2024-2028) and Witte stof projects (2021-2027) Her recent work explores: Age-related cerebellar resilience in motor tasks White matter microstructure in bimanual coordination Neurological consequences of repetitive head impacts in youth soccer Lesion network mapping for stroke outcome prediction She contributes to courses in motor learning, neurophysiology, and sports training at KU Leuven.

• Motor Control
• Neuroplasticity
• Aging
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Sandra Invernizzi is a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology at the University of Mons (Belgium). She completed her Ph.D. at the same institution and continues her research in the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab at UMONS. Her academic career includes previous positions as a Research Assistant at the University of Mons and internships at Université catholique de Louvain and Faculté de Psychologie et de Sciences de l'Education - UMONS. Dr. Invernizzi's research focuses on semantic cognition in aging populations, particularly examining how late-life depression and Alzheimer's disease affect semantic memory processing. Her work investigates the subprocesses of semantic cognition including activation, inhibition, and selection, often using priming protocols to differentiate between depression and early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Key areas of investigation include: Semantical subprocesses in pathological contexts Activation and inhibition mechanisms measured with priming protocols Differential diagnosis between late-life depression and Alzheimer's disease Interoception and physiological reactivity in brain injury Development of cognitive assessment tools for specific patient populations Analysis of Dr. Invernizzi's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and geriatric mental health. Her work consistently examines how semantic processing is affected in aging, particularly in pathological contexts like depression and Alzheimer's disease. A significant portion of her research involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses to establish evidence-based approaches for differential diagnosis. Additionally, she has contributed to developing novel assessment tools, including respiratory interoception tasks and non-verbal cognitive batteries for specific patient populations. Dr. Invernizzi has received recognition for her work through numerous citations (78 citations across her 35 publications with over 3,000 reads). Her research has significant implications for clinical practice, particularly in improving diagnostic accuracy between depression and early-stage Alzheimer's disease in older adults. Dr. Invernizzi's collaborative approach is evident in her extensive network of co-authors, primarily from the University of Mons but also including researchers from the University of Liège and Université catholique de Louvain. Her work often bridges cognitive psychology, clinical neuropsychology, and geriatric psychiatry, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to understanding cognitive aging and neurodegenerative conditions. Her laboratory work within the Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology Lab at UMONS focuses on experimental investigations of semantic cognition using priming paradigms, development of assessment tools, and systematic reviews of literature to establish evidence-based diagnostic approaches.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Semantic Memory
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Paolo Cardone is a researcher at the Coma Science Group and a PhD candidate in the GIGA Doctoral School for Health Science at the University of Liège. His work focuses on complexity in brain networks and its relationship with consciousness, particularly in patients with disorders of consciousness (DoC). He employs advanced techniques such as TMS-EEG and neuroimaging to investigate how psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine can enhance brain complexity and promote recovery in DoC patients. Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his exploration of psychedelic interventions for DoC (2025), GABA dynamics in motor cortex function (2025), ketamine-induced consciousness changes (2025), and validation of diagnostic tools like BERA (2025). His studies span neuroimaging, pharmacology, and clinical neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on translational research. Methodological Expertise: Cardone utilizes cutting-edge technologies including 7 Tesla MRI, connectome harmonic decomposition, and effective connectivity analysis to map neural activity and pharmacologically induced brain reorganization. His work bridges empirical studies with computational modeling, particularly in virtual clinical trials (2024).

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Consciousness Studies
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Silke Coemans is an FWO Research Fellow and PhD candidate in Neurolinguistics at the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Brussels Centre for Language Studies and Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies. Her work bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and aging research, focusing on bilingualism's impact on neurodegenerative diseases. Education: Master in Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences, University of Antwerp (2016-2018) PhD in Neurolinguistics (in progress), Vrije Universiteit Brussel Her research centers on Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), bilingualism, and transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) interventions. She investigates how cerebellar tDCS combined with language therapy affects neural pathways and executive functions in bilingual PPA patients, exploring potential protective effects of bilingualism against dementia symptoms. Current projects examine the "linguistic cerebellum" in phonological processing. Recent publications reveal a concentrated focus on tDCS applications for bilingual aphasia rehabilitation across neurodegenerative and post-stroke contexts, alongside methodological contributions through systematic reviews on idiom comprehension in aphasia. Scientific Awards: PhD Day Brussels Centre for Language Studies: Best Poster Award (2022) Funded by the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO), Coemans leads project FWOTM1214 (2024-2027) on cerebellar involvement in language processing and collaborates on the Primary Progressive Aphasia Scientific Research Network (2025-2029). Her grant portfolio emphasizes neurostimulation techniques for language rehabilitation in multilingual populations. She operates within the Brussels Centre for Language Studies research ecosystem, collaborating with Prof. Stefanie Keulen's team on neuroimaging and language therapy protocols for PPA, with active participation in international stuttering research symposia and methodology workshops.

• Neurolinguistics
• Primary Progressive Aphasia
• Bilingualism
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Mahyar Firouzi is a Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy and the Brain, Body and Cognition research group. His work focuses on neurorehabilitation, motor learning, and the application of non-invasive brain stimulation (e.g., tDCS) in neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease. He is the principal investigator of the ongoing project 'Neural networks underlying implicit motor sequence learning in Parkinson's disease: effects of non-invasive brain stimulation' (2021–2025). His research integrates cognitive neuroscience with clinical rehabilitation, exploring topics such as cerebellar function, dual-task gait performance, and exoskeleton design for aging populations. Firouzi has supervised two Master’s theses examining perioperative pain management strategies and lumbar radiculopathy. He actively participates in academic events, including organizing symposiums on portable technology and presenting at conferences on neurostimulation. Key contributions include systematic reviews on stroke rehabilitation electrotherapy and tDCS effects in Parkinson’s disease, as well as developing exergames and functional cerebellum atlases. He received the Best Presentation Award at the C4N PhD Day in 2020 and holds a FWO Fundamental Research Fellowship.

• Neuroscience
• Neurorehabilitation
• Motor Learning
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