Kazuaki Yamamoto

University of Toronto

Papers

2

Total Citations

34

H-Index

2

About

Kazuaki Yamamoto is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuromodulation and biomedical engineering, with key contributions in non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced spinal cord interventions. His work on transcranial ultrasound (TUS) neuromodulation has established critical safety and feasibility protocols for patients with deep brain stimulator implants, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2022 study (20 citations) that assessed thermal, kinetic, and targeting parameters ex vivo. This research paves the way for combining focused ultrasound with existing neural implants, potentially revolutionizing treatment for movement disorders and chronic pain. Yamamoto has also made significant strides in spinal cord stimulation (SCS) technology, authoring a 2021 paper (14 citations) on magnetically guided catheters, micro- and nanorobots for SCS lead placement. This innovative work addresses the technical challenges of navigating the confined dorsal epidural space, offering new solutions for refractory pain and locomotion improvement. With a growing citation impact and a focus on translating cutting-edge engineering into clinical practice, Yamamoto’s research is shaping the future of minimally invasive neuromodulation.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
34
Total Citations
17
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Toward focused ultrasound neuromodulation in deep brain stimulator implanted patients: Ex-vivo thermal, kinetic and targeting feasibility assessment
20 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: University of Toronto

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