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Mariano Serrao is a leading figure in neurorehabilitation, with a research focus that bridges the clinical assessment of movement disorders and the application of cutting-edge robotic technologies. His work centers on understanding and treating gait and balance impairments, particularly in patients with neurological conditions such as stroke and ataxia. Serrao has made major contributions by systematically evaluating the efficacy of robotic-assisted gait training, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2021 meta-analysis on the Lokomat® system, which has garnered 95 citations and provides critical evidence for its role in improving post-stroke balance control. He also co-authored a seminal consensus paper on ataxic gait (45 citations), helping to standardize the understanding of this complex movement disorder. Furthermore, Serrao addresses the practical challenges of returning patients to work, exploring how surface electromyography (sEMG) and human-robot collaborative technologies can be integrated into rehabilitation protocols. His work is not only academically rigorous but also clinically impactful, directly informing therapeutic strategies that enhance independence and quality of life for individuals with chronic neurological disabilities.