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Desmond Yeo is a biomedical engineer specializing in minimally invasive thermal therapies for cancer treatment, with a focus on the brain. His research centers on interstitial ultrasound ablation and magnetic resonance (MR) thermal imaging, aiming to improve the precision and safety of tumor destruction while preserving healthy tissue. Yeo’s major contributions include developing computational models for continuous applicator rotation during interstitial ultrasound ablation, validated with MR imaging (12 citations), and advancing multislice volumetric 2-D MR thermal imaging to predict ablation zones in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures (9 citations). He has also investigated the effects of thermal ablation on surrounding brain tissue using needle-based therapeutic ultrasound in survival swine models (4 citations), addressing critical safety concerns akin to isodose lines in radiosurgery. Additionally, Yeo has evaluated MR imaging compatibility for robotically assisted brain ablation probes (2 citations). His work bridges modeling, imaging, and preclinical validation, offering insights into optimizing thermal dose delivery and minimizing collateral damage. With a growing citation impact, Yeo’s research is pivotal for translating interstitial ultrasound into clinical practice for brain metastases and other challenging tumors.
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