Kyung Won Chang

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Kyung Won Chang is an emerging neurosurgical researcher whose work centers on the intersection of functional neurosurgery, neuromodulation, and advanced surgical technologies for movement disorders. Chang's most recognized contribution focuses on robot-assisted "asleep" deep brain stimulation (DBS) combined with microelectrode recording for Parkinson's disease — a technically sophisticated approach that seeks to optimize electrode placement precision while improving patient comfort by eliminating the need for patients to remain awake during surgery. This work addresses one of the most consequential challenges in DBS therapy: achieving accurate targeting to maximize therapeutic benefit while minimizing surgical risk and patient burden. By integrating robotic systems with advanced imaging technologies and intraoperative microelectrode recording, Chang's research pushes the boundaries of what is achievable in functional neurosurgery, bridging cutting-edge engineering with direct clinical application. Though still in the early stages of building a citation profile — with this landmark 2025 publication currently accruing recognition — Chang represents a new generation of clinician-researchers driving innovation in neuromodulation. Students and clinicians interested in the future of movement disorder surgery will find Chang's evolving body of work an important reference point.