Can Sarica

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Can Sarica is a leading researcher at the intersection of neuromodulation and biomedical engineering, with a focus on advancing non-invasive and minimally invasive brain and spinal cord therapies. His key research areas include focused ultrasound neuromodulation, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and magnetically guided neurostimulation technologies. Sarica’s major contributions include pioneering the feasibility assessment of transcranial ultrasound (TUS) in patients already implanted with DBS electrodes, demonstrating its thermal and kinetic safety in ex-vivo models—a critical step toward combining non-invasive and invasive neuromodulation. His work on magnetically guided catheters and micro/nanorobots for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) addresses the technical challenge of lead placement in anatomically complex epidural spaces, potentially improving outcomes for refractory pain and locomotion disorders. With over 20 citations for his 2022 TUS-DBS study and 14 for his SCS robotics work, Sarica’s research is gaining traction for its translational potential. Notably, his interdisciplinary approach bridges neurosurgery, robotics, and ultrasound physics, positioning him as a rising innovator in next-generation neuromodulation.