Paul Sacco
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Paul Sacco’s research lies at the intersection of motor learning, neuroplasticity, and brain stimulation, with a particular focus on how the primary motor cortex (M1) supports the formation of internal models—the brain’s predictive representations of movement dynamics. In his most cited work (2009, 114 citations), he demonstrated that anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) over M1 can enhance the adaptation and retention of arm-reaching movements in novel force fields, providing early evidence that M1 is not merely an output structure but actively contributes to feedforward motor control. A subsequent study (2011) further explored M1’s role in intrinsic visuomotor learning, probing how excitability changes accompany the formation of new movement patterns. Though less cited, this work complements his broader contribution: establishing causal links between cortical excitability and motor adaptation. Sacco’s findings have implications for neurorehabilitation, suggesting that non-invasive brain stimulation could accelerate recovery of motor function after stroke or injury. His research remains foundational for scientists studying how the brain learns and refines skilled actions.
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