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Deborah Falla is a world-leading researcher in the fields of neuromuscular rehabilitation, pain neuroscience, and electromyography (EMG). Her work fundamentally advances our understanding of how the nervous system controls muscles, particularly in the presence of pain and injury. A major contribution is her pioneering research on "Myoelectric Control in Neurorehabilitation," a highly influential work with 47 citations that explores how EMG signals can be decoded to infer neural drive and guide rehabilitation technologies. More recently, she spearheaded the "Consensus for Experimental Design in Electromyography (CEDE) Project," a landmark 2024 paper (20 citations) establishing international standards for using EMG to estimate muscle force—a critical tool for biomechanics, robotics, and clinical assessment. With a career spanning hundreds of publications and thousands of citations, Professor Falla’s impact is profound. She is also recognized for her leadership in pain research, notably investigating motor adaptations in neck pain and low back pain. Her work not only shapes clinical practice but also provides the foundational knowledge for next-generation neurorehabilitation technologies, making her a pivotal figure for students and researchers in movement science.