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Marco Nolden is a leading figure in the development of open-source software for image-guided therapy and computer-assisted interventions. His research focuses on bridging the gap between advanced medical imaging and real-time surgical application, particularly in the context of laparoscopic and radiological procedures. Nolden’s major contributions include pioneering the first clinical use of a guidance system based on intraoperative CT imaging for laparoscopic liver surgery, a landmark achievement documented in his 2013 paper (96 citations). He is also the driving force behind the MITK-IGT toolkit, which simplifies the creation of image-guided therapy software, and the MITK-OpenIGTLink module, enabling seamless integration of diverse open-source platforms for real-time intervention. These tools have significantly lowered the barrier for researchers and clinicians to develop and deploy custom guidance systems. With over 126 citations across his most-cited works, Nolden’s impact is evident in the growing adoption of his frameworks in surgical robotics and interventional radiology, making him a key enabler of practical, open-source solutions in computer-assisted surgery.