Marinos Giannakou
Papers
13
Total Citations
165
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About
Marinos Giannakou is a biomedical engineer and researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of image-guided robotic systems for cancer therapy, with a particular focus on Magnetic Resonance Image-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology. His research addresses one of modern oncology's most pressing challenges: delivering precise, non-invasive thermal ablation to tumors across multiple anatomical sites, including the prostate, brain, abdomen, breast, bone, thyroid, and thyroid gland. Giannakou has spearheaded the design and development of MRI-compatible robotic platforms offering multiple degrees of freedom, enabling clinicians to target tumors with exceptional spatial accuracy while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. Among his most impactful contributions is a five-DOF transrectal robotic system for prostate cancer therapy (24 citations) and a versatile C-shaped robotic architecture capable of treating tumors across the body (20 citations). His work extends into preclinical and veterinary oncology, demonstrating a commitment to translational research across species and scales, including systems designed for rodent models within high-field MRI scanners. He has also advanced standardized accuracy testing methodologies for MRgFUS platforms, supporting clinical certification efforts. With a portfolio accumulating over 150 citations, Giannakou's engineering innovations are actively shaping the future of incisionless, image-guided cancer treatment.
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- 2Robotic system for top to bottom MRgFUS therapy of multiple cancer types20 citations · 2022
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- 5Simple methods to test the accuracy of MRgFUS robotic systems15 citations · 2021
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