Cynthia Gagnon
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Cynthia Gagnon is a leading researcher in neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular focus on autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS). Her work bridges clinical assessment and rehabilitation, notably through the development and validation of the Virtual Peg Insertion Test, a novel tool for quantifying upper limb coordination deficits in ARSACS patients. Her 2014 pilot study on this assessment method, which has garnered 31 citations, demonstrated its sensitivity in detecting subtle motor impairments, offering a reliable, non-invasive alternative to traditional clinical measures. This contribution has advanced the understanding of fine motor dysfunction in rare genetic disorders and provided clinicians with a practical outcome measure for tracking disease progression and rehabilitation efficacy. Gagnon’s research has been instrumental in characterizing the natural history of ARSACS, informing both therapeutic interventions and patient care strategies. Her work is widely cited in the fields of movement disorders and neurorehabilitation, reflecting its impact on improving quality of life for individuals living with rare ataxias.
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