Steven Roys
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About
Steven Roys is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical robotics and neurorehabilitation, with key contributions in MRI-compatible systems and stroke recovery. His most influential work includes the design and evaluation of a master–slave surgical system for breast biopsy under continuous MRI (69 citations), addressing the critical challenge of operating within the strong magnetic field and confined bore of an MRI scanner. This innovation leverages MRI’s superior soft-tissue contrast to improve cancer diagnosis accuracy. Roys has also advanced neurosurgery with a selectively-actuated, MRI-compatible continuum robot (11 citations), offering seven degrees of freedom for minimally invasive brain procedures that enhance precision and reduce tissue trauma. In neurorehabilitation, his studies on chronic stroke (12 and 11 citations) identify predictors and brain connectivity changes associated with arm motor function improvement from intensive practice, including robotic therapy. These findings illuminate the neural mechanisms underlying therapy-induced recovery, guiding personalized rehabilitation strategies. With a total of over 100 citations, Roys’ work bridges engineering and clinical neuroscience, demonstrating tangible impact in both surgical innovation and post-stroke motor recovery.
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