Lucia Pepa

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Lucia Pepa is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of rehabilitation robotics, sensorimotor neuroplasticity, and movement disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Her most cited work, “Improving gait function and sensorimotor brain plasticity through robotic gait training with G-EO system in Parkinson’s disease,” demonstrates how advanced robotic exoskeletons can enhance both motor recovery and underlying brain reorganization. By combining quantitative gait analysis with neuroimaging, Pepa has provided compelling evidence that task-specific, robot-assisted training not only improves walking parameters—such as stride length and cadence—but also induces measurable changes in cortical plasticity, offering a non-pharmacological avenue for managing Parkinson’s symptoms. Her contributions have been recognized in the rehabilitation engineering community, with her seminal paper accumulating over six citations and serving as a reference for subsequent studies on robotic gait interventions. Pepa’s work bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, establishing her as a key figure in the development of personalized, technology-driven therapies for neurodegenerative conditions. Her ongoing research continues to explore how adaptive robotic systems can be tailored to individual patient needs, promising to reshape rehabilitation protocols for aging populations.