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Alexander Cho is a pioneering figure in the field of organ-on-a-chip technology, where his work centers on creating automated, robotic platforms to link multiple human organ chips for systemic physiology studies. His major contribution is the development of the "Interrogator," a robotic instrument that integrates liquid-handling robotics, custom software, and a mobile microscope to automate the culture, perfusion, and fluidic linking of up to ten Organ Chips simultaneously. This breakthrough, detailed in his 2019 paper, enables high-throughput, human-relevant drug testing and disease modeling. His most cited work, "Robotic fluidic coupling and interrogation of multiple vascularized organ chips" (2020, 401 citations), demonstrates the platform’s ability to maintain interconnected organ functions over weeks, a critical step toward body-on-a-chip experimentation. Cho’s innovations have significantly advanced the automation and scalability of microphysiological systems, earning him recognition as a leader in bioengineering. His research not only reduces reliance on animal models but also accelerates personalized medicine, making him a key figure in the future of preclinical drug development.