Maho Ito

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Dr. Maho Ito is a pioneering researcher in neurorehabilitation, specializing in brain-machine interfaces (BMI) for stroke recovery. Her work focuses on restoring motor function in paralyzed patients by harnessing neural plasticity through innovative feedback systems. Dr. Ito’s landmark 2019 study developed a BMI that uses motor-imagery-induced event-related desynchronization (ERD) in the mu band (8–13 Hz) combined with proprioceptive feedback, enabling stroke patients to regain voluntary control over affected limbs. This system, which has garnered 14 citations, represents a significant leap in closed-loop neurorehabilitation. In her 2018 work, she introduced the Digital Mirror Box (DMB), a physiologically congruent neurofeedback tool that trains motor cortical activity in the damaged hemisphere, achieving 6 citations for its practical impact on hand motor recovery. Dr. Ito’s contributions bridge fundamental neuroscience and clinical application, offering scalable, non-invasive solutions for motor paralysis. Her research not only advances BMI technology but also provides hope for millions of stroke survivors, establishing her as a leading voice in the field of restorative neurology.

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1. 1
   Development of a Brain-machine Interface for Stroke Rehabilitation Using Event-related Desynchronization and Proprioceptive Feedback

   14 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Hand Motor Rehabilitation of Patients with Stroke Using Physiologically Congruent Neurofeedback

   6 citations · 2018

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