Andrea Schiappacasse

Zero to Three, Camelot Biomedical Systems (Italy)

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Andrea Schiappacasse is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics and non-invasive medical therapies, with a primary focus on advancing High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) surgery. Her work tackles one of the most significant challenges in therapeutic ultrasound: accurately targeting moving abdominal organs such as the liver, kidney, and pancreas. Schiappacasse’s major contribution is the development of a computer-assisted robotic platform that integrates motion compensation with skin contact control, enabling precise HIFU delivery to organs affected by respiratory motion. Her most cited paper (2017, 21 citations) proposes a novel framework to overcome targeting inaccuracies, while her earlier work (2015, 10 citations) established the foundational robotic platform for assessing HIFU delivery. These contributions represent a critical step toward making non-invasive oncological treatments safer and more effective for moving organs. Schiappacasse’s research is notable for bridging engineering innovation with clinical needs, offering a tangible solution to a long-standing barrier in focused ultrasound surgery. Her work continues to inspire advancements in computer-assisted surgical robotics and image-guided therapy.