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Laura Ternent is a leading health economist whose research has profoundly shaped the evidence base for stroke rehabilitation. Her primary focus is on the rigorous economic evaluation of complex interventions, particularly robot-assisted and enhanced therapy programmes for upper limb recovery after stroke. Ternent’s major contribution is her pivotal role in the landmark RATULS (Robot Assisted Training for the Upper Limb after Stroke) trial, a multicentre randomised controlled trial that has garnered over 477 citations. This work provided definitive evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of robot-assisted training compared to enhanced upper limb therapy and usual care, directly informing NHS practice. Her research demonstrated that while robot-assisted training did not significantly improve arm function over enhanced therapy, it was not a cost-effective use of resources, a finding with major policy implications. Beyond the primary trial, Ternent has led detailed economic evaluations and analyses of intervention fidelity, ensuring that rehabilitation programmes are both effective and economically sustainable. Her work is essential reading for researchers and clinicians seeking to implement evidence-based, value-driven stroke care.