Alessia Mastrorosa

International Flame Research Foundation, Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

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Alessia Mastrorosa is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, focusing on the intersection of motor recovery and cognitive function after stroke. Her work explores how innovative therapies can address the often-overlooked cognitive impairments that affect up to three-quarters of stroke survivors, impacting their quality of life and social engagement. In her seminal 2020 study, "Robotic Rehabilitation: An Opportunity to Improve Cognitive Functions in Subjects With Stroke," she demonstrated that robotic therapy—traditionally used for motor recovery—can also significantly enhance cognitive functions, a finding that has garnered 49 citations and reshaped rehabilitation protocols. Mastrorosa further advanced this field in her 2021 investigation into the neurochemical underpinnings of recovery, "Serotonin Levels and Cognitive Recovery in Patients with Subacute Stroke after Rehabilitation Treatment." This work, with 13 citations, linked serotonin activity to mood, cognition, and memory, offering new insights into post-stroke depression and cognitive deficits. Her research bridges engineering and neuroscience, providing evidence that targeted rehabilitation can simultaneously restore physical and mental faculties. Mastrorosa’s contributions are pivotal for developing holistic, patient-centered stroke therapies.