Wai Sang Poon
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Total Citations
271
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About
Wai Sang Poon is a distinguished neurosurgeon and biomedical engineer whose research bridges advanced robotics, intraoperative imaging, and neurological rehabilitation. His work spans two transformative domains: MRI-guided robotic stereotactic neurosurgery and post-stroke motor recovery, placing him at the forefront of technology-driven clinical innovation. Poon's most celebrated contributions include pioneering electromyography-driven neuromuscular electrical stimulation robotic systems for upper limb stroke rehabilitation, a landmark 2017 study that has garnered over 100 citations and demonstrated meaningful functional recovery through patient-driven, multi-joint training. Equally impactful is his development of compact, MRI-compatible hydraulic robotic systems for bilateral stereotactic neurosurgery — a technically demanding achievement that enables real-time intraoperative guidance within the constrained environment of standard MRI head coils, with related works each accumulating 65 citations. His continued pursuit of precision is evident in multi-stage robotic positioners and prospective MRI-guided frameworks, reflecting a sustained commitment to safer, more accurate neurosurgical intervention. More recently, his exploration of somatosensory integration in robotic rehabilitation signals an expanding vision for restoring holistic sensorimotor function after stroke. Collectively, Poon's portfolio represents a rigorous and human-centered approach to translating engineering innovation into meaningful clinical outcomes.
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