Nicole H. Goldhaber
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About
Nicole H. Goldhaber is pioneering the emerging field of surgical neuroergonomics, where she investigates the physiological and neural underpinnings of surgeon performance during high-stakes operations. Her work focuses on understanding how cognitive load, stress, and error manifest in real-time biological signals, with the goal of developing objective, non-invasive tools for performance assessment and precision training. In her highly cited 2023 study, Goldhaber used electroencephalography (EEG) to characterize the neurophysiology of intraoperative error in trainee surgeons during robotic-assisted surgery simulations, revealing distinct neural signatures associated with mistakes. She has also explored electrocardiogram (EKG) metrics to link cardiac activity with cognitive and affective states impacting surgical outcomes. Collectively, her papers have garnered over a dozen citations, establishing her as a rising voice in patient safety and surgical education. By bridging neuroscience, human factors, and clinical simulation, Goldhaber’s research promises to transform how surgeons are trained and evaluated, ultimately reducing errors and improving patient outcomes in the operating room.
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