Valentina Milanova
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About
Dr. Valentina Milanova is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology, surgical oncology, and image-guided interventions. Her major contributions lie in developing multi-modality tracers that combine magnetic nanoparticles with fluorescent dyes for precise sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping. In her highly cited 2023 study, she demonstrated the preclinical efficacy of mannose-labelled magnetic nanoparticles and indocyanine green for SLN localization in gastric cancer—a critical step toward improving the safety and accuracy of D2 gastrectomies. Her 2022 work on robot-assisted SLN biopsy in the head and neck further showcases her innovative approach, integrating magnetic and fluorescence guidance to enable single-incision access to multiple neck levels. With over 11 citations across her most impactful papers, Dr. Milanova’s research is shaping the future of minimally invasive cancer staging. Her achievements include advancing the feasibility of robotic surgery for lymphatic mapping, potentially reducing complications associated with extensive lymphadenectomy. For students and researchers, her work exemplifies how nanomedicine and robotics can converge to solve real-world surgical challenges.
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