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Miriam Weisskopf is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and cardiovascular medicine, whose work is redefining minimally invasive treatments for life-threatening vascular conditions. Her landmark 2024 study on a dexterous helical magnetic robot—cited over 140 times—introduces a revolutionary approach to endovascular access, enabling clinicians to navigate the brain’s delicate bloodstream with unprecedented precision using magnetically controlled, wire-like devices. This breakthrough promises to transform the treatment of cerebral vascular diseases by reducing procedural risks and expanding therapeutic reach. Weisskopf has also advanced the understanding of neurological disorders through her development of a soft robotic actuator system for in vivo modeling of normal pressure hydrocephalus, allowing active manipulation of intracranial pressure waveforms to investigate cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. Beyond her technical innovations, she played a key role in establishing the ETHeart program at ETH Zurich, an interdisciplinary initiative that bridges engineering and clinical cardiology to tackle myocardial infarction, valvular disease, and rehabilitation therapy. Her work exemplifies how robotic systems can address critical gaps in patient care, earning her recognition as a rising leader in bio-inspired medical device design.