Isabela Zimmermann Rollin

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Dr. Isabela Zimmermann Rollin is a pioneering neuroscientist whose work bridges comparative neuroanatomy and surgical precision in nonhuman primates. Her primary research focuses on multimodal presurgical mapping, stereotaxic neurosurgical techniques, and the development of open-source tools for translational neuroscience. Her most cited work, "An open-source MRI compatible frame for multimodal presurgical mapping in macaque and capuchin monkeys" (2024, 7 citations), introduces a groundbreaking, low-cost stereotaxic frame that integrates MRI, CT, and PET data for high-precision targeting in diverse primate species. This innovation addresses a critical gap in nonhuman primate research by enabling individualized anatomical coordinate translation to surgical apparatus, enhancing both accuracy and reproducibility. Dr. Rollin’s contributions are particularly notable for their emphasis on open-source accessibility, democratizing advanced neurosurgical tools for laboratories worldwide. Her work has already garnered attention for its potential to refine presurgical mapping protocols, reduce animal variability, and improve translational outcomes in studies of brain connectivity and neurological disorders. By combining engineering ingenuity with comparative biology, Dr. Rollin is shaping the future of primate neuroimaging and surgical research.