Giulia Guardati

International Flame Research Foundation, Don Carlo Gnocchi Foundation

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Giulia Guardati is a researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and cognitive science, with a primary focus on post-stroke recovery. Her work investigates how robotic rehabilitation can enhance not only motor function but also cognitive outcomes in stroke survivors—a critical area given that up to 75% of acute and subacute stroke patients experience cognitive impairment. In her most cited study (2020, 49 citations), she demonstrated that robotic therapy offers an opportunity to improve cognitive functions alongside motor recovery. Guardati has also explored the bidirectional relationship between cognitive domains and motor recovery, showing how specific cognitive deficits influence rehabilitation success (2021, 18 citations). Her research extends to the neurochemical underpinnings of recovery, examining how serotonin levels correlate with cognitive improvement after rehabilitation (2021, 13 citations). By bridging robotics, neurology, and psychology, Guardati’s work provides actionable insights for designing more holistic, personalized rehabilitation protocols. Her findings are particularly valuable for clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize recovery trajectories in subacute stroke patients, highlighting the need to address cognitive health as a foundation for effective motor rehabilitation.