James G. Wrightson
University of Calgary, Ontario Brain Institute, Allen Institute for Brain Science
Papers
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Total Citations
215
H-Index
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About
James G. Wrightson is a neuroscientist and clinical researcher specializing in pediatric neuroplasticity, non-invasive brain stimulation, and motor rehabilitation in children with neurological conditions. His work sits at the intersection of developmental neuroscience and translational therapy, with a particular focus on conditions including perinatal stroke, cerebral palsy, Tourette syndrome, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Wrightson has made significant contributions to advancing robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) motor mapping as a reliable, precise tool for characterizing corticomotor organization in pediatric populations — an area where methodological rigor is especially challenging. His foundational reliability studies (2020–2022) have helped establish robotic TMS as a credible clinical and research instrument. His highly cited 2021 review on perinatal stroke (70 citations) synthesizes how developmental plasticity can be harnessed therapeutically, while his Tourette syndrome rTMS trial (50 citations) demonstrates his commitment to exploring novel neuromodulatory interventions in children. Wrightson has also pioneered the investigation of robotic exoskeleton gait training in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy, expanding the toolkit for clinicians working with severely affected patients. Across his body of work, he consistently bridges neuroimaging, brain stimulation, and functional outcomes, making his research highly relevant to both basic scientists and clinicians seeking better treatments for pediatric motor disorders.
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Top Papers
- 1Perinatal stroke: mapping and modulating developmental plasticity70 citations · 2021
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- 4Reliability of robotic transcranial magnetic stimulation motor mapping21 citations · 2020
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