Eunsong Ko

University of Minnesota

Papers

3

Total Citations

19

H-Index

2

About

Eunsong Ko is a pioneering neuroengineer whose work is redefining the boundaries of large-scale neural recording and automated surgical precision in rodents. Her primary research focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies to study the brain during naturalistic, unrestrained behavior—a critical step beyond traditional head-fixed experiments. Ko’s landmark contribution is the invention of robotic neural recording headstages, a breakthrough that enables brain-wide, cellular-resolution recordings in mice navigating physical spaces. This work, published in 2024 and already garnering 13 citations, overcomes a fundamental size constraint in neuroscience, allowing for unprecedented insights into neural dynamics during free movement. Complementing this, she has pioneered computer vision–guided automated cranial microsurgery, a system that performs rapid, precise craniotomies for implanting neural interfaces or optical windows. This innovation, with 4 and 2 citations across two publications, dramatically reduces surgical variability and time, making advanced procedures more accessible. Ko’s achievements represent a paradigm shift toward high-throughput, automated, and behaviorally relevant neuroscience, positioning her as a leader in the next generation of neural interface technology.

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H-Index
3
Papers
19
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Brain-wide neural recordings in mice navigating physical spaces enabled by robotic neural recording headstages
13 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: University of Minnesota

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