Maria Gabriella Tana
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Maria Gabriella Tana is a leading researcher at the intersection of neurorehabilitation and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on developing integrated, technology-driven systems for stroke recovery. Her work uniquely combines passive robotics, virtual reality (VR), and high-resolution EEG (HR-EEG) imaging to create closed-loop rehabilitation platforms for upper limb motor function. Her most influential contribution, the 2013 paper "A Post-Stroke Rehabilitation System Integrating Robotics, VR and High-Resolution EEG Imaging," has garnered 64 citations and proposes a comprehensive system that uses a passive robotic device (Trackhold) for kinematic tracking and gravity compensation, paired with five dedicated VR applications targeting distinct movement patterns. This work represents a pioneering effort to merge real-time neural monitoring with immersive therapy. In a foundational 2012 feasibility study (6 citations), Tana demonstrated the combined use of these technologies in stroke patients, designing virtual environments that simulate activities of daily living and abstract visuo-motor coordination tasks. Her research is notable for its emphasis on passive, patient-safe robotics and the integration of neuroimaging to assess and guide rehabilitation, offering a scalable, data-driven approach to motor recovery that bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience.
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