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Jonathan Tang’s research sits at the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and radiation oncology, with a focus on enhancing precision in minimally invasive interventions. His most influential work centers on the CyberKnife system, where he pioneered quantitative methods for measuring robotic arm steering to compensate for respiratory motion—a critical challenge in delivering conformal radiation doses to thoracic and abdominal tumors. His 2007 paper on this topic, with 162 citations, remains a foundational reference in stereotactic radiosurgery. Tang also advanced rehabilitation robotics through a configuration-space approach for controlling arm exoskeletons, enabling modular, concurrent control for shoulder therapy. His contributions extend to ultrasound-guided interventions, where he developed robotic systems to assist physicians in needle placement, and to intraoperative care, notably using transesophageal echocardiography for robot-assisted tumor thrombectomy. With over 260 cumulative citations, Tang’s work has shaped both clinical practice and robotic system design, demonstrating a career dedicated to bridging engineering innovation and patient care.