Ashkan Ghanbarzadeh

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Total Citations

172

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Dr. Ashkan Ghanbarzadeh is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric oncology and human-robot interaction, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we approach psychosocial care for children undergoing cancer treatment. His groundbreaking research demonstrates how social humanoid robots can serve as therapeutic assistants, significantly reducing the emotional burden of invasive medical procedures. His most influential work, "Clinical Application of a Humanoid Robot in Pediatric Cancer Interventions" (119 citations), established the clinical viability of robot-assisted therapy in pediatric oncology settings. Building on this foundation, his subsequent studies have shown that these robotic interventions effectively reduce anger, anxiety, and depression in young cancer patients—critical findings given that psychological distress can directly impede treatment acceptance and efficacy. With a cumulative citation count exceeding 170, Dr. Ghanbarzadeh’s research has been instrumental in transforming pediatric cancer care from a purely biomedical model to one that integrates technological innovation with compassionate, child-centered support. His work continues to inspire new approaches to managing treatment-related distress in vulnerable populations.