Tiffany M. Santiago
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Dr. Tiffany M. Santiago is a leading researcher in neurorehabilitation, with a focus on spinal cord injury (SCI) recovery and the integration of cortical and subcortical motor pathways. Her most-cited work, "Multimodal cortical and subcortical exercise compared with treadmill training for spinal cord injury" (2018, 15 citations), introduces a paradigm-shifting approach that targets spared subcortical circuits—often overlooked in traditional therapies—by combining physical exercises that simultaneously engage both cortical and subcortical control. This work challenges conventional treadmill-based rehabilitation by emphasizing the role of non-volitional neural circuits, offering new hope for functional recovery in incomplete SCI. Dr. Santiago’s research bridges neuroscience and clinical practice, providing a framework for designing more effective, neurobiologically informed exercise regimens. Her contributions have been recognized for their potential to transform rehabilitation protocols, and she continues to explore how targeted multimodal stimulation can enhance neuroplasticity and motor outcomes. For students and researchers, Dr. Santiago’s work exemplifies how understanding neural architecture can directly inform innovative therapeutic strategies.
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