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Manuel Rodriguez

Manuel Rodriguez

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Neuroscience

D-Index
53
Citations
14153
World Ranking
5033
National Ranking
75

Overview

Manuel Rodriguez is affiliated with the University of La Laguna in Spain and has a significant research footprint in the field of Medicine, with a focus on Neurology, Epidemiology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Hepatology, and Aerospace Engineering. Their research addresses various complex themes primarily involving neurological and hepatic disorders.

The scientist's work spans several interrelated topics including:

  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Hepatitis C virus research
  • High-Temperature Coating Behaviors
  • Neurological disorders and treatments
  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
  • Nerve injury and regeneration

Manuel Rodriguez has published research in multiple venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Journal of Hepatology
  • PLoS ONE
  • Thermal Spray
  • Glia
  • Translational Neurodegeneration

Their recent papers illustrate a focus on both neurological and materials science topics. Some notable works include:

  • "Neuroglial transmitophagy and Parkinson's disease," 2020, Glia
  • "Astrocytes and retrograde degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease: removing axonal debris," 2021, Translational Neurodegeneration
  • "Criterion validity of the ActiGraph and activPAL in classifying posture and motion in office-based workers: A cross-sectional laboratory study," 2021, PLoS ONE
  • "Oxide Free Wire Arc Sprayed Coatings-An Avenue to Enhanced Adhesive Tensile Strength," 2022, Metals
  • "Astrocytes, a Promising Opportunity to Control the Progress of Parkinson's Disease," 2021, Biomedicines

Their collaborative network includes frequent coauthors such as Ingrid Moráles, Clara Rodriguez-Sabate, Maik Szafarska, Kai Möhwald, and Alberto Sánchez, indicating multidisciplinary teamwork across neurology, epidemiology, and material sciences.

The cross-disciplinary nature of Manuel Rodriguez's publications suggests an integration of neurological disease mechanisms and materials engineering perspectives, particularly focusing on Parkinson's disease and advanced coatings technology.

Best Publications

  • Goal-directed and habitual control in the basal ganglia: implications for Parkinson's disease

    Peter Redgrave;Manuel Rodriguez;Manuel Rodriguez;Yoland Smith;Yoland Smith;Maria C. Rodriguez-Oroz;Maria C. Rodriguez-Oroz

  • Pathophysiology of the basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease.

    José A. Obeso;Maria C. Rodriguez-Oroz;Manuel Rodriguez;José L. Lanciego

  • Missing pieces in the Parkinson's disease puzzle.

    Jose A Obeso;Maria C Rodriguez-Oroz;Christopher G Goetz;Concepcion Marin;Concepcion Marin

  • Functional organization of the basal ganglia: therapeutic implications for Parkinson's disease

    Jose A. Obeso;Maria Cruz Rodríguez-Oroz;Beatriz Benitez-Temino;Franscisco J. Blesa

  • The subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease: somatotopic organization and physiological characteristics

    Maria C. Rodriguez-Oroz;Manuel Rodriguez;Jorge Guridi;Klaus Mewes

  • Subthalamic nucleus-mediated excitotoxicity in Parkinson's disease: a target for neuroprotection.

    M C Rodriguez;J A Obeso;C W Olanow

  • The basal ganglia in Parkinson's disease: Current concepts and unexplained observations

    Jose A. Obeso;Concepcio Marin;C. Rodriguez-Oroz;Javier Blesa

  • Chronic dopaminergic stimulation in Parkinson's disease: from dyskinesias to impulse control disorders

    Valerie Voon;Pierre-Olivier Fernagut;Jeff Wickens;Christelle Baunez

  • Pathophysiology of levodopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson's disease: problems with the current model.

    J A Obeso;M C Rodriguez-Oroz;M Rodriguez;M R DeLong

  • Parkinson's disease as a result of aging

    Manuel Rodriguez;Clara Rodriguez-Sabate;Ingrid Morales;Alberto Sanchez

  • The Subthalamic Nucleus and Tremor in Parkinson's Disease

    M. C. Rodriguez;Oroz J. Guridi;L. Alvarez;K. Mewes

  • Compartmental organization and chemical profile of dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the rat.

    Tomás González‐Hernández;Manuel Rodríguez

  • Motor complications associated with chronic levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease

    J. A. Obeso;F. Grandas;J. Vaamonde;M. R. Luquin

  • The evolution and origin of motor complications in Parkinson's disease.

    Obeso Ja;Rodriguez-Oroz Mc;Chana P;Lera G

  • Obstructive and restrictive pulmonary dysfunctions in Parkinson's disease

    Magdalena Sabaté;Isidro González;Felix Ruperez;Manuel Rodríguez

  • Basal ganglia pathophysiology. A critical review.

    J A Obeso;M C Rodriguez;M R DeLong

  • Brain lateralization of motor imagery: motor planning asymmetry as a cause of movement lateralization.

    Magdalena Sabaté;Belén González;Manuel Rodrı́guez

  • Effects of maternal stress during pregnancy on forced swimming test behavior of the offspring.

    S.J. Alonso;R. Arevalo;D. Afonso;M. Rodríguez

  • Protective Effect of the HLA-Bw4I80 Epitope and the Killer Cell Immunoglobulin-Like Receptor 3DS1 Gene against the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection

    Antonio López-Vázquez;Luis Rodrigo;Jesús Martínez-Borra;Ramón Pérez

  • The Basal Ganglia and Disorders of Movement: Pathophysiological Mechanisms

    José A. Obeso;María C. Rodríguez-Oroz;Manuel Rodríguez;Javier Arbizu

  • Pathophysiologic basis of surgery for Parkinson's disease

    J. A. Obeso;M. C. Rodriguez-Oroz;M. Rodriguez;R. Macias

Frequent Co-Authors

Mahlon R. DeLong
Mahlon R. DeLong Emory University
Julio Artieda
Julio Artieda University of Navarra
José L. Lanciego
José L. Lanciego University of Navarra
Yoland Smith
Yoland Smith Emory University
Jerrold L. Vitek
Jerrold L. Vitek University of Minnesota
Christelle Baunez
Christelle Baunez Aix-Marseille University
Stéphane Lehéricy
Stéphane Lehéricy Sorbonne University
Anthony H.V. Schapira
Anthony H.V. Schapira University College London
Glenda M. Halliday
Glenda M. Halliday University of Sydney
Matthew J. Farrer
Matthew J. Farrer University of Florida

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