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About
Alessandra Rocca is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher at the forefront of brain-computer interfaces and advanced epilepsy surgery. Her work centers on two transformative areas: developing visual prostheses for the blind and refining stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) techniques for epilepsy. In her landmark 2023 study, Rocca demonstrated the first robot-assisted implantation of a microelectrode array in the occipital lobe as a visual prosthesis, achieving direct brain stimulation to elicit visual perceptions in profoundly blind patients—a breakthrough with 8 citations that signals its foundational impact. She further advanced epilepsy surgery with her 2024 technical note on SEEG methodology, detailing image-guided robot-assisted electrode implantation to precisely map epileptogenic zones, a critical step for surgical success. With meticulous attention to technical nuance, Rocca has elevated the precision and safety of these procedures, bridging robotics and neuroscience. Her contributions not only offer hope for restoring sight but also enhance outcomes for drug-resistant epilepsy patients, positioning her as a key innovator in functional neurosurgery.
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