Silvia Curcio

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Dr. Silvia Curcio is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital health, surgical innovation, and immersive technologies. Her work primarily explores how extended reality (XR) and the Metaverse can transform medical education, telementoring, and remote collaboration. Her most cited paper, "Metaverse and Telementoring: From Surgery to Workshop" (2024, 11 citations), is a landmark contribution that systematically examines how 3D virtual environments can bridge geographical gaps in surgical training—a concept accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. By demonstrating how digital avatars and real-time interactive platforms enable expert surgeons to mentor colleagues across continents, Dr. Curcio has laid critical groundwork for the future of decentralized, accessible medical education. Her research not only addresses immediate clinical needs but also anticipates a paradigm shift where virtual workshops and operating rooms become commonplace. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Curcio is recognized as a thought leader in the emerging field of surgical telepresence, and her work continues to inspire new applications of the Metaverse in healthcare, from procedural simulation to collaborative diagnostics.