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Leila Letica

University of Pittsburgh

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Approach:experimental assay· 2 Organism:non-human primate· 2 Research Focus:drug response / drug discovery· 1 Assay:imaging· 1

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David J. SchaefferiD· 2 shared Diego SzczupakiD· 2 shared Isabela Zimmermann RolliniD· 2 shared Michael R. CoriglianoiD· 2 shared Simeon S. Guretse· 2 shared Elvira PirondiniiD· 1 shared Lucy LiangiD· 1 shared M. K. Lin· 1 shared

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Noninvasive Focal Gene Delivery of Functional Neural Actuators to the Primate Spinal Cord using Focused Ultrasound

Michael R. Corigliano, Simeon S. Guretse, Natasha Toussaint Nosenchuck, Isabela Zimmermann Rollin, Leila Letica, Diego Szczupak, Vinícius P. Campos, Lucy Liang, Myung‐chul Noh, T. Kevin Hitchens, Elvira Pirondini, Rebecca P. Seal, M. K. Lin, David J. Schaeffer

This paper demonstrates noninvasive, focal gene delivery to the primate spinal cord using focused ultrasound, showing functional transgene expression and preserved neurological function.

bioRxiv · Sep 12, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience

Noninvasive focal gene transfer of chemogenetic proteins in the primate brain

Michael R. Corigliano, T. Vincenza Parks, Simeon S. Guretse, Leila Letica, Isabela Zimmermann Rollin, Sarah K. A. Pell, Vinicius P. Campos, Diego Szczupak, David J. Schaeffer

This study demonstrates noninvasive delivery of chemogenetic proteins to the primate brain using focused ultrasound, enabling activation of long-range frontal cortex circuits without surgery.

Cell Reports Methods · May 4, 2026Peer-reviewedNeuroscience