Allison C. Rodgers
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Allison C. Rodgers is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the frontiers of non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound, particularly histotripsy—a technique that uses focused ultrasound to mechanically fractionate tissue without heat. Her major contributions center on the development and validation of transcostal histotripsy for liver ablation, a challenging application due to the rib cage’s interference with ultrasound energy. In her most-cited work, "Transcostal Histotripsy Ablation in an In Vivo Acute Hepatic Porcine Model" (2021, 21 citations), Rodgers demonstrated the feasibility of targeting liver tumors through the ribs, achieving precise, well-demarcated lesions while sparing overlying tissue. This study, conducted in a large animal model, provided critical preclinical evidence for translating histotripsy into a viable clinical tool for hepatic malignancies. Her work is notable for addressing a key barrier in ultrasound therapy—acoustic shadowing from bone—and for advancing a non-invasive alternative to surgery or thermal ablation. With growing citations, Rodgers’ research is shaping the future of image-guided, mechanical tissue ablation, offering promise for safer, incision-free cancer treatments.
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- 1Transcostal Histotripsy Ablation in an In Vivo Acute Hepatic Porcine Model21 citations · 2021