Benedikt Lauber

Benedikt Lauber is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Fribourg, within the Faculty of Science and Medicine, Section of Medicine. He is affiliated with the Department of Neurosciences and Movement Sciences (NMS), where he conducts research on motor control, neuromuscular adaptations, and exercise physiology. His work bridges neuroscience, sports science, and rehabilitation, with a focus on cortical inhibition, blood flow restriction training, and tendon biomechanics.

His research interests include:

• Neuromuscular control and cortical inhibition
• Blood flow restriction and resistance training adaptations
• Tendon morphology and mechanical properties
• Neuroplasticity induced by exercise and neuromodulation
• Motor learning and interference in dual-task performance
• Biomechanics in sports such as ski jumping and choral singing

Analysis of his recent publications (2019–2023) reveals a strong focus on the neural and biomechanical effects of different training modalities. A recurring theme is the comparison between low-load blood flow restriction and high-load resistance training, particularly regarding tendon adaptations. Another major line of research involves transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and its interaction with exercise-induced neuroplasticity. His work also extends into applied domains such as choral singing biomechanics and ski jumping imitation validity, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach.

Benedikt Lauber actively collaborates with a core group of researchers including Wolfgang Taube, Adam Gollhofer, Christoph Centner, and David König. His publications appear in high-impact journals such as Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, Frontiers in Physiology, and Neuropsychologia.