Axel J. Krafft
DKFZ-ZMBH Alliance, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg University
Papers
6
Total Citations
65
H-Index
3
About
Axel J. Krafft is a pioneer in the development of MR-guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) and interventional MRI. His research centers on creating safe, precise, and robotically assisted systems for noninvasive tissue ablation and percutaneous interventions. Krafft’s major contributions include designing a B1 field-insensitive transformer for RF-safe transmission lines (33 citations), which improved signal integrity and patient safety during MRI. He also led the development of a combined robotic focused ultrasound setup for MRgFUS (23 citations), enabling highly accurate, noninvasive treatment of pathogenic tissue. His work on outer volume suppression in steady state sequences (OVSuSS) advanced real-time needle tracking for MR-guided interventions. Krafft’s notable achievements include pioneering robotic assistance systems for MRgFUS, as demonstrated in his in vivo experiments and prototype development. His research has significantly enhanced the integration of robotics with MRI, improving the safety, precision, and clinical applicability of focused ultrasound therapy. Krafft’s innovations continue to shape the future of noninvasive surgical techniques, making him a key figure in interventional MRI and therapeutic ultrasound.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1B1 field-insensitive transformers for RF-safe transmission lines33 citations · 2006
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- 5Robotic Systems for MR-Guided Interventions2 citations · 2009
- 6MR guided FUS therapy with a Robotic Assistance System2 citations · 2009