Golnaz Haddadshargh

I am a PhD student in Neural Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. My research focuses on understanding how stroke alters the brain's functional connectivity by combining advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI and EEG, with noninvasive brain stimulation methods like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Specifically, I aim to identify biomarkers associated with motor and cognitive impairments. My ultimate goal is to leverage these insights to develop personalized rehabilitation strategies using neurotechnologies such as neurostimulation and brain-computer interface (BCI) to enhance recovery and improve quality of life for individuals with neurological impairments.

  • PhD in Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, 2022 - present
  • BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, 2016 - 2021

  • Haddadshargh, G., de Freitas, R.M., Mak, J., Boos, A., Fang, X., Collinger, J.L., McKernan, G., Zhan, L., Liu, F., & Wittenberg, G.F. (2026). Mapping the Causal Roles of Non-Primary Motor Areas in Human Reach Planning and Execution. Hum Brain Mapp, 47(2), e70465.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/hbm.70465.
  • Haddadshargh, G., Gall, R., Grattan, E.S., Ostadabbas, S., Wittenberg, G.F., & Akcakaya, M. (2026). Brain Network Connectivity During Resting-State and a Visuospatial Task as a Biomarker for Spatial Neglect in Stroke Patients. Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 15459683261419423.SAGE Publications. doi: 10.1177/15459683261419423.
  • Haddadshargh, G., de Freitas, R.M., Mak, J., Boos, A., Fang, X., Collinger, J.L., McKernan, G., Zhan, L., Liu, F., & Wittenberg, G.F. (2025). Mapping the Causal Roles of Non-Primary Motor Areas in Human Reach Planning and Execution. In bioRxiv. doi: 10.1101/2025.09.11.671853.
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