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Choon Hua Thng is a researcher specializing in medical robotics, image-guided interventions, and minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer. His work sits at the intersection of urology, medical imaging, and robotic systems, with a particular focus on improving the accuracy and safety of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Thng's most influential contributions center on the development of ultrasound-guided robotic systems for transperineal prostate biopsy, work that attracted over 50 citations and demonstrated how robotics could deliver more consistent and precise needle placement compared to conventional manual techniques. His early research also tackled the challenging problem of deformable image registration, integrating complementary MRI and MR spectroscopic imaging data with real-time transrectal ultrasound to better localize suspicious tissue during biopsy procedures. Beyond diagnostics, Thng contributed to the clinical translation of focal therapy technologies. His participation in a Phase I trial of in-bore MR-guided focused ultrasound for prostate cancer, which garnered 50 citations, provided valuable two-year safety and functional outcome data that helped establish the technique's viability as a targeted treatment option. Collectively, his body of work reflects a sustained commitment to advancing precision medicine in prostate cancer care through innovative engineering and rigorous clinical evaluation.