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Katrin Eichler is a leading figure in the field of interventional radiology, with a research focus on the development and clinical validation of robotic assistance systems for image-guided needle interventions. Her major contributions center on pioneering the use of MR-compatible and CT-guided robotic platforms to enhance the precision, safety, and speed of minimally invasive procedures. Eichler’s work has had a tangible impact on patient care, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and hepatic tumors. Her most cited paper, with 93 citations, demonstrated the feasibility of an MR-compatible robotic system for transgluteal prostate biopsy, establishing a new standard for accuracy in a high-field-strength system. She further advanced the field by showing the efficacy of robotic guidance for microwave thermoablation of liver tumors (65 citations) and by quantifying the speed and accuracy of robotic needle interventions in phantom studies (61 citations). Eichler has also explored radiation-free workflows for spinal interventions, underscoring her commitment to reducing patient and physician exposure. Her cumulative work, spanning from early feasibility studies to clinical applications, has cemented her reputation as a key innovator in image-guided, robot-assisted interventional oncology.