Jarod C. Finlay

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Jarod C. Finlay is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics and photodynamic therapy (PDT), with a focused expertise in developing advanced light-delivery systems for cancer treatment. His major contributions center on the design and implementation of robotic multichannel platforms that enable precise, simultaneous motion control of light sources and isotropic detectors during interstitial PDT. Finlay’s work addresses a critical challenge in oncology: delivering targeted light therapy to deep tumors while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue. His 2011 study on transoral robotic photodynamic therapy for the oropharynx, which has garnered 16 citations, demonstrates the clinical potential of integrating robotics with PDT for head and neck cancers. Finlay’s innovative platforms, detailed in his 2009 and 2013 papers, feature up to 16 independently controlled channels for light delivery and dosimetry, compatible with operating room environments. These systems also support diffuse optical tomography (DOT), allowing real-time monitoring of treatment effects. Though his citation counts are modest, Finlay’s work represents a foundational step toward automated, image-guided PDT, offering a glimpse into the future of minimally invasive, robot-assisted cancer therapy.