Alessandro Scaglione
University of Florence, European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility
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Total Citations
118
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About
Alessandro Scaglione is a neuroscientist dedicated to understanding and enhancing brain recovery after stroke. His research lies at the intersection of neurorehabilitation, motor learning, and cortical plasticity, with a focus on how targeted interventions can rewire damaged neural circuits. Scaglione’s major contributions include demonstrating that combined rehabilitation—pairing robotic motor training with other therapies—promotes the recovery of healthy, functional neuronal networks post-stroke, a finding supported by his most-cited work (82 citations). He has also pioneered the use of optogenetic stimulation alongside motor training to improve functional recovery and reshape perilesional cortical activity, as shown in his 2021 study (28 citations). His work reveals that restoring motor-evoked cortical activity is a hallmark of effective rehabilitation, offering a clear biomarker for treatment success. Additionally, Scaglione has advanced imaging techniques, employing red-shifted calcium indicators for wide-field cortical imaging during motor tasks, enabling deeper tissue observation. His research bridges fundamental neuroscience and translational therapy, providing a roadmap for more effective stroke rehabilitation. With a growing citation impact, Scaglione is a rising leader in the quest to restore movement after brain injury.
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