Christina Kalogirou
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Christina Kalogirou is a leading researcher in the field of medical robotics and image-guided therapy, with a primary focus on the development of novel robotic systems for minimally invasive cancer treatments. Her most significant contribution is the pioneering design and validation of an MRI-conditional robotic system for endovaginal focused ultrasound (FUS) therapy, specifically targeting gynecological tumors. This work, detailed in her highly cited 2015 paper (35 citations), introduced a compact, two-axis robot (linear and angular) manufactured using 3D printing, enabling precise, MRI-compatible navigation of FUS beams. By overcoming the challenges of delivering focused ultrasound within the confined pelvic anatomy, Kalogirou’s innovation offers a non-invasive alternative to surgery, potentially reducing patient trauma and recovery time. Her research sits at the intersection of mechanical design, robotics, and clinical radiology, demonstrating how digital manufacturing can accelerate the translation of therapeutic devices. Through this work, Kalogirou has established herself as a key contributor to the advancement of image-guided robotic interventions, with her system serving as a foundational platform for subsequent studies in targeted thermal ablation.
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