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F. Martel is a leading researcher in the field of biomedical robotics, with a specific focus on developing automated systems for preclinical cancer research. Their work centers on the critical challenge of improving drug delivery and evaluation in small animal models, particularly for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Martel’s major contributions include the design and in vivo validation of a robotized needle insertion system for small animals, which enables precise, image-guided procedures. This system, coupled with µCT imaging, allows for the repeated administration of substances to the same animal over time, facilitating longitudinal studies of intratumoral drug efficacy. Their most cited paper (14 citations) details the development of this robotized system for intratumoral drug evaluation in an HCC mouse model, addressing the significant difficulty of delivering drugs to target cancer cells in orthotopic liver tumors. Martel’s work is notable for bridging the gap between automated precision and preclinical imaging, providing a powerful tool for more accurate and reproducible cancer drug testing. This innovative approach has the potential to significantly accelerate the translation of new therapies from bench to bedside.
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