Research Foci
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Neurosurgical Oncology
Clinical research focused on improving neurosurgical treatments for brain tumors.
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Augmented Reality in the Operating Room
Utilizing technology to enhance neurosurgeons' capabilities in the operating room.
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Innovative Technology in Neurosurgery (LLMs, AI)
Improving neurosurgical care through conscientious implementation of novel technologies.


Current Team Members

Principal Investigator
Randy S. D’Amico, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Lenox Hill Hospital

Student Leadership
Nikki M. Barrington
Rosalind Franklin University

Student Researcher
Jennifer Perrault
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Researcher
Nicholas Panico
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Researcher
Zachary Taylor
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Student Researcher
David Doyle
Central Michigan University

Student Researcher
Aastha Bhavsar

Student Researcher
Adam Husain

Student Researcher
Alan Nguyen

Student Researcher
Anjali Gupta

Student Researcher
Armando Armas Salazar

Student Researcher
Brooklyn Brekke

Student Researcher
Carlos Calderón Valero

Student Researcher
Collin Tanchanco Ocampo

Student Researcher
Ethan Cline

Student Researcher
Gaitree Boojraj

Student Researcher
Gisela Gonzalez

Student Researcher
Jayson Nelson

Student Researcher
Marcelo Costa

Student Researcher
Shubhang (Sean) Bhalla

Student Researcher
Shayan Huda

Student Researcher
Shravani Khisti
Recent Publications
Manuscript
Letter to the Editor Regarding “Shared Objective Mentorship via Virtual Research and Education Initiatives for Medical Students and Residents in Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review and Methodological Discussion of the Neurosurgery Education and Research Virtual Group Experience”
Barrington NM, Gupta N, Panico N, Ukachukwu A, D'Amico RS
February 2024
Manuscript
Assessing views and attitudes toward the use of extended reality and its implications in neurosurgical education: a survey of neurosurgical trainees
Gupta N, Barrington NM, Panico N, Brown NJ, Singh R, Rahmani R, D'Amico RS
January 2024
Manuscript
Innovations in Spine Surgery: A Narrative Review of Current Integrative Technologies
Bcharah G, Gupta N, Panico N, Winspear S, Bagley A, Turnow M, D'Amico R, Ukachukwu AK
December 2023
Manuscript
SmartWear body sensors for neurological and neurosurgical patients: A review of current and future technologies
Gupta N, Kasula V, Sanmugananthan P, Panico N, Dubin AH, Sykes DA, D'Amico RS
November 2023
Manuscript
Management of Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors in the Pediatric Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Gupta NK, Godbole N, Sanmugananthan P, Gunda S, Kasula V, Baggett M, Gajjar A, Kouam RW, D'Amico R, Rodgers S
October 2023
Manuscript
Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Meningioma Patients Based upon Tumor Location and Treatment Modality: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
San A, Rahman RK, Sanmugananthan P, Dubé MD, Panico N, Ariwodo O, Shah V, D'Amico RS
September 2023
Manuscript
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Rise of ChatGPT in Medical Research
Barrington NM, Gupta N, Musmar B, Doyle D, Panico N, Godbole N, Reardon T, D'Amico RS
September 2023
Manuscript
Response to “Large language model artificial intelligence: the current state and future of ChatGPT in neuro-oncology publishing”
Gupta NK, Doyle DM, D'Amico RS
July 2023
Application form
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