Cleanthis Ioannides
Limassol General Hospital, Polyclinic Medical Center, Cyprus University of Technology
Papers
9
Total Citations
89
H-Index
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About
Cleanthis Ioannides is a pioneering researcher in the field of MRI-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) and interventional robotics, with a career dedicated to advancing precision medicine. His primary research areas include the development and validation of robotic systems for MRI-guided biopsy and therapeutic ultrasound, with a particular focus on brain cancer ablation and small-animal experiments. Ioannides has made major contributions by designing novel MR-compatible robotic devices that integrate ultrasound transducers for targeted tissue ablation, as evidenced by his highly cited works on frameless biopsy systems and focused ultrasound robotics. His impact is underscored by over 80 citations across his top papers, with his 2017 study on an MRgFUS robotic system for animal experiments leading the way at 26 citations. Notably, he has developed simple yet robust methods for testing robotic accuracy, addressing critical challenges in MR compatibility and motion precision. His recent work on phantom-based assessments and skull obstruction effects in head models showcases his commitment to translating these technologies into clinical practice, making him a key figure in the intersection of robotics, imaging, and cancer therapy.
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Top Papers
- 1MRI guided focused ultrasound robotic system for animal experiments26 citations · 2017
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- 3Simple methods to test the accuracy of MRgFUS robotic systems15 citations · 2021
- 4Challenges regarding MR compatibility of an MRgFUS robotic system14 citations · 2022
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