Alan W. Bigelow
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Columbia University
Papers
2
Total Citations
59
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2
About
Alan W. Bigelow is a leading researcher in radiation biodosimetry, with a focus on developing high-throughput, automated systems for triage following mass radiological or nuclear events. His major contributions center on the engineering and deployment of the Rapid Automated Biodosimetry Tool (RABiT), a dedicated robotic platform that automates cytogenetics-based biodosimetry assays. Bigelow’s work has been instrumental in transitioning manual, labor-intensive biodosimetry methods into rapid, scalable solutions. His most-cited paper, “An automated imaging system for radiation biodosimetry” (2015, 31 citations), describes a custom-built system integrating a fast sCMOS camera and LED light source for fully automated imaging. A second highly cited work, “The Decade of the RABiT (2005–15)” (2016, 28 citations), reviews the platform’s evolution and its critical role in emergency preparedness. Bigelow’s achievements include leading the development of this robotic tool at the Center for High Throughput Minimally Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry, significantly advancing the field’s capacity for rapid, large-scale population screening. His work remains foundational for researchers and students interested in the intersection of robotics, imaging, and radiation biology.
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Top Papers
- 1An automated imaging system for radiation biodosimetry31 citations · 2015
- 2THE DECADE OF THE RABiT (2005–15)28 citations · 2016