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Jan Fritz is a pioneer in interventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with a focused expertise in developing robotic systems for MRI-guided procedures. His research centers on creating fully actuated, body-mounted robotic assistants that operate within the MRI scanner bore, enabling precise, real-time guidance for interventions like lower back pain injections. His major contributions include the design and validation of a 6-degree-of-freedom (DOF) robot, integrating a 4-DOF needle alignment module with a 2-DOF remotely actuated driver, which overcomes spatial and material constraints of the MRI environment. This work has demonstrated feasibility in phantom and cadaver studies, with his most-cited papers—such as "Fully Actuated Body-Mounted Robotic System for MRI-Guided Lower Back Pain Injections" (23 citations) and "A Fully Actuated Body-Mounted Robotic Assistant for MRI-Guided Low Back Pain Injection" (21 citations)—establishing a new paradigm for minimally invasive, image-guided therapy. Fritz has also contributed to the broader field through his review of interventional MRI’s state-of-the-art, highlighting its evolution from diagnostic imaging to a versatile therapeutic tool. His innovations promise to enhance procedural accuracy and patient outcomes, positioning him as a leading figure in the convergence of robotics and interventional radiology.