Rosana L. Pagano
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Rosana L. Pagano is a translational researcher whose work bridges thoracic surgery, neuroimmunomodulation, and inflammatory pathophysiology. Her most-cited study, a 2023 experimental investigation in pigs, demonstrated that vagal electrostimulation following conventional thoracotomy significantly reduces systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and cardiopulmonary complications—a finding with direct implications for low-resource surgical settings where minimally invasive alternatives remain inaccessible. This work, which has already garnered early citations, positions Pagano at the forefront of exploring bioelectronic medicine as a cost-effective adjunct to major surgery. Her research addresses a critical gap: while robotic surgery minimizes trauma, its high cost limits global adoption; Pagano’s approach offers a scalable solution by harnessing the vagus nerve’s anti-inflammatory reflex. By combining rigorous preclinical models with a clear clinical rationale, she is advancing a paradigm where neuromodulation can mitigate postoperative morbidity. Pagano’s contributions exemplify how targeted physiological interventions can democratize surgical outcomes, making her a rising voice in the intersection of autonomic neuroscience and global surgical equity.
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