Lucia Briscese

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Lucia Briscese is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, robotics, and surgical innovation. Her work primarily explores the neural dynamics underlying human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on how the brain adapts when humans collaborate with robotic systems in high-stakes environments like surgery. Her most cited study, “How does a surgeon’s brain buzz? An EEG coherence study on the interaction between humans and robot” (2013, 18 citations), is a landmark investigation into the functional coupling of motor areas during robotic-assisted tasks. By employing EEG coherence analysis, Briscese revealed how the brain’s primary and non-primary motor areas dynamically coordinate when a surgeon operates with a robot—a finding that bridges fundamental neuroscience with applied medical technology. This work not only sheds light on the neural mechanisms of motor control but also has profound implications for designing more intuitive robotic interfaces and training protocols for surgeons. Though her citation count is modest, her research is highly specialized and influential within the niche field of neuroergonomics, offering a unique window into the “buzz” of a surgeon’s brain at work.