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Effy Vayena is a leading scholar at the intersection of bioethics, digital health, and emerging technologies. Her research focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of artificial intelligence, robotics, and data-driven innovation in medicine. Vayena’s major contributions include pioneering frameworks for the responsible development and evaluation of surgical robotics. Her highly cited work, "The IDEAL framework for surgical robotics" (2024, 143 citations), provides a structured pathway for the safe introduction and long-term monitoring of autonomous surgical systems. She also critically examines the legal challenges posed by machine autonomy, as seen in "Autonomous surgical robotic systems and the liability dilemma" (2022, 27 citations), which explores how distributed decision-making complicates accountability. Vayena’s work has shaped policy discussions on digital health ethics, and she is recognized for bridging technical innovation with robust governance. Her research is essential for students and researchers navigating the ethical landscape of next-generation medical technologies.