Tales Santini

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Dr. Tales Santini is a leading figure in translational neuroscience and neuroimaging, with a primary focus on developing advanced, open-source tools for nonhuman primate (NHP) research. His most cited work introduces an innovative, MRI-compatible stereotaxic frame designed for high-precision presurgical mapping in both macaque and capuchin monkeys. This open-source platform bridges a critical gap by allowing researchers to translate individual anatomical coordinates from noninvasive neuroimaging (MRI, CT, PET) directly to surgical apparatus, significantly enhancing the accuracy and reproducibility of neurosurgical targeting. With 7 citations since its 2024 publication, this work is rapidly gaining recognition for its potential to standardize multimodal mapping protocols across laboratories. Dr. Santini’s contributions are pivotal for advancing translational studies of brain function and disease, providing the NHP research community with accessible, high-fidelity tools that reduce variability and improve ethical outcomes. His commitment to open science and cross-species applicability marks him as an influential engineer in the future of precision neurosurgery and neuroimaging.