Winnie Jensen

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Winnie Jensen is a leading researcher in neural engineering, specializing in the development of advanced neural interfaces for prosthetic control and neuroprosthetic systems. Her work bridges the gap between the peripheral and central nervous systems, focusing on improving the reliability and functionality of devices that restore motor function to amputees and individuals with neurological impairments. Jensen’s major contributions include pioneering multichannel intraneural and intramuscular recording techniques for active hand prostheses, a field where her 2010 paper has garnered 54 citations. She has also advanced the understanding of cortical motor control, using rat primary motor cortex recordings to decode movement intentions for neuroprosthetic applications. Her research on tungsten microneedle interactions with peripheral nerves—highlighted in papers with 20 and 15 citations—has provided critical insights into the biomechanics of electrode insertion, enhancing the durability and safety of neural interfaces. Additionally, Jensen has developed computer- and robot-assisted stereotaxy for high-precision brain exploration in small animals, a tool that supports translational neuroscience. With a career marked by interdisciplinary innovation, Jensen’s work has been cited over 120 times, reflecting its impact on both fundamental neuroscience and clinical neuroprosthetics. Her recent geometric characterization of microneedle tip changes (2022) continues to push the boundaries of soft-material neural interface design, solidifying her role as a key figure in the quest for seamless human-machine integration.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Multichannel Intraneural and Intramuscular Techniques for Multiunit Recording and Use in Active Prostheses

   54 citations · 2010
2. 2
   On variability and use of rat primary motor cortex responses in behavioral task discrimination

   22 citations · 2006
3. 3
   In vivo interactions between tungsten microneedles and peripheral nerves

   20 citations · 2011
4. 4
   Interactions among biotic and abiotic factors affect the reliability of tungsten microneedles puncturing in vitro and in vivo peripheral nerves: A hybrid computational approach

   15 citations · 2015
5. 5
   Computer- and robot-assisted stereotaxy for high-precision small animal brain exploration / Computer- und robotergestützte Stereotaxie für hochpräzise Exploration des Kleintierhirns

   9 citations · 2009
6. 6
   Encoding of self-paced, repetitive forelimb movements in rat primary motor cortex

   5 citations · 2005
7. 7
   Geometric Characterization of Local Changes in Tungsten Microneedle Tips after In-Vivo Insertion into Peripheral Nerves

   3 citations · 2022

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