Aydin Alikaya
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Dr. Aydin Alikaya is a leading figure in comparative primate neuroscience, whose work bridges the gap between noninvasive neuroimaging and precision neurosurgery. His primary research focuses on developing open-source tools for multimodal presurgical mapping, enabling high-fidelity anatomical targeting in both macaque and capuchin monkeys. His most cited paper, "An open-source MRI compatible frame for multimodal presurgical mapping in macaque and capuchin monkeys" (2024), has already garnered 7 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the field. This work provides a critical framework for translating individual anatomical coordinates from MRI, CT, and PET directly to stereotaxic apparatus, vastly improving the accuracy and reproducibility of neuroscientific studies in nonhuman primates. Beyond this, Dr. Alikaya’s contributions are notable for their emphasis on accessibility and reproducibility—his open-source designs empower laboratories worldwide to adopt advanced presurgical mapping without prohibitive costs. His research not only advances fundamental understanding of primate brain organization but also has direct implications for translational neuroscience, where precise targeting is essential for studying neural circuits underlying cognition and disease.
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