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Bantita Treepong is a biomedical engineer whose research focuses on the intersection of robotics and medical imaging to improve the accuracy and safety of breast cancer diagnosis. Her work centers on the design and development of robotic navigation systems for breast biopsy, a critical procedure for early cancer detection. Treepong’s major contributions include the design of a novel biopsy needle-holding robot and the development of path generation algorithms that guide needle insertion with precision, reducing reliance on a radiologist’s subjective experience. Her 2014 paper on the needle-holding robot has garnered 11 citations, while her work on the navigation system’s path generation algorithm and GUI evaluation has been cited 10 times. A third paper on path generation algorithms has received 7 citations. These studies collectively address a pressing need: improving the accuracy of core needle biopsy under ultrasound guidance to minimize complications and enhance diagnostic reliability. Treepong’s research is notable for its practical, systems-level approach—integrating hardware design with software algorithms to create a complete navigation solution. Her work stands as a valuable contribution to the growing field of robotic-assisted medical procedures, offering a pathway toward more consistent and safer breast cancer diagnostics.