Associate Professor Yusuf Cakmak
Associate Professor Yusuf Cakmak was recently awarded the 2024 Charles Fleming Senior Scientist Award for a research project titled “Unravelling Innervation Pathways of Human Auricula: Implications for Wearable Neuroprosthetics and Therapeutic Interventions”.
The research project aims to uncover the intricate nerve connections in the muscles of the human ear and the auricular vagus nerve. By addressing a critical gap in our understanding of these neural pathways, the study has the potential to revolutionise wearable therapeutic devices for the human ear.
Utilising cutting-edge imaging techniques, Yusuf collaborates with experts from Europe to meticulously analyse human imaging data, pinpointing key areas for detailed examination. This research is particularly significant as it builds on Cakmak’s previous findings demonstrating the therapeutic benefits of auricular stimulation for neurological conditions, and could lead to new interventions for a variety of medical issues.