Yiannis Roussakis
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Yiannis Roussakis is a biomedical engineer whose research centers on the intersection of therapeutic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and neuro-oncology. His primary contributions lie in advancing magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for non-invasive brain tumor treatment, with a particular emphasis on overcoming the technical challenges posed by the human skull. In his highly cited 2025 study, Roussakis systematically evaluated how skull obstruction affects focal heating during MRgFUS sonications. Using an anatomically accurate head phantom with an embedded tumor simulator, he demonstrated the feasibility of achieving both partial and complete tumor ablation despite the acoustic barrier of the cranium. This work, which has already garnered 3 citations, provides critical insights for optimizing treatment protocols in transcranial ultrasound therapy. Roussakis’s research is notable for its translational focus—bridging the gap between benchtop experimentation and clinical application by incorporating real-time MRI monitoring to ensure precise thermal dose delivery. His findings have direct implications for improving the safety and efficacy of MRgFUS in treating deep-seated brain tumors, making him a rising figure in the field of image-guided interventional oncology.
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