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Jodie K. Haselkorn is a leading researcher in stroke rehabilitation, with a primary focus on robot-assisted therapy for upper-limb impairment. Her landmark 2010 multicenter randomized controlled trial, cited over 1,400 times, demonstrated that robot-assisted therapy can significantly improve motor function in chronic stroke patients with moderate-to-severe deficits, even years after their initial injury. This work established the MIT-Manus robotic system as a viable, evidence-based tool for long-term rehabilitation. Haselkorn also advanced the field by conducting rigorous economic analyses, showing that while robot-assisted therapy adds upfront costs, it can be cost-effective when considering long-term functional gains and reduced caregiver burden. Her 2011 cost-effectiveness study, with 173 citations, remains a key reference for policymakers and clinicians weighing technology adoption. As a principal investigator in the VA ROBOTICS multicenter trial, she helped standardize methods for evaluating robotic rehabilitation in real-world clinical settings. Haselkorn’s contributions have reshaped stroke rehabilitation, offering new hope for patients with chronic impairment and providing a framework for integrating robotics into standard care.