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Marijn H.A. Groen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering and vascular medicine, whose work focuses on developing non-invasive therapies for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Her primary research areas include robot-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) and dual-mode ultrasound arrays (DMUA) for targeted arterial wall treatment. Groen’s major contribution lies in demonstrating the safety and feasibility of using robot-assisted HIFU to thermally ablate atherosclerotic plaques without incisions or radiation. Her landmark preclinical study (2020, 21 citations) established the foundational evidence for arterial wall targeting with DMUA, showing precise energy delivery to femoral arteries in animal models. Building on this, she authored a pilot study protocol (2022, 10 citations) that translates these findings into human clinical trials, addressing the critical need for durable revascularization alternatives in PAD—a condition where current methods suffer from limited long-term patency. Groen’s work is notable for its translational impact, bridging engineering innovation with clinical application. Her research has the potential to revolutionize PAD treatment by offering a non-invasive, repeatable option that reduces patient risk and recovery time, making her a rising leader in therapeutic ultrasound and vascular intervention.