Auriana Irannejad
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Auriana Irannejad is a pioneering neurosurgeon-researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation. Her primary research focus is the development and refinement of robot-assisted stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) techniques to safely explore deep brain structures, particularly the limbic thalamus, in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Her landmark 2020 study, cited over 60 times, established the safety and accuracy of this novel implantation method, demonstrating that direct electrophysiological recording from the anterior and mediodorsal thalamic nuclei is not only feasible but can be performed with a low complication rate. This work has fundamentally advanced the field by moving beyond imaging-based inferences to provide direct human electrophysiological data on the thalamus’s role in seizure propagation and surgical prognosis. By validating a technique that opens the door to targeted thalamic recording and potential stimulation therapies, Irannejad has provided a critical tool for improving outcomes in patients who previously had no surgical options. Her contributions are shaping the next generation of minimally invasive epilepsy surgery.
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