Natalie Panayiotou

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Natalie Panayiotou is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of robotics, magnetic resonance imaging, and therapeutic ultrasound. Her primary contributions lie in developing and validating methods to ensure the precision and safety of MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) systems—a cutting-edge, non-invasive technology used for targeted tissue ablation. In her highly cited 2021 work, "Simple methods to test the accuracy of MRgFUS robotic systems," she introduced three straightforward yet robust protocols for assessing robotic motion accuracy, a critical step for clinical certification. This paper, with 15 citations, has become a foundational reference for researchers and engineers working to standardize quality assurance in robotic-assisted therapeutic modalities. Panayiotou’s work directly addresses the translational gap between laboratory prototypes and clinical application, making her a key figure in the safe deployment of image-guided robotic interventions. Her research is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in the practical challenges of medical robotics, offering clear, reproducible methods that accelerate the path from bench to bedside.