Mertxe Campo

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Mertxe Campo is a leading researcher in hospital pharmacy automation, with a primary focus on robotic chemotherapy compounding and the optimization of pharmaceutical workflows. Her most-cited work, "Robotic chemotherapy compounding: A multicenter productivity approach" (2021, 12 citations), represents a landmark contribution to the field. In this study, Campo and her team conducted a comparative analysis of the KIRO Oncology compounding robot across three hospital pharmacy departments, identifying critical factors that predict and improve automatic compounding time. This research has significant practical implications, offering evidence-based strategies to enhance safety, efficiency, and reproducibility in the preparation of hazardous chemotherapy drugs—a high-stakes area where precision is paramount. Campo’s work stands out for its multicenter design, which strengthens the generalizability of her findings and provides a robust framework for hospitals considering robotic adoption. By bridging the gap between technology and clinical practice, she has helped shape best practices for automated compounding, directly impacting patient safety and pharmacy productivity. Her contributions are particularly valuable for hospital pharmacists, health systems engineers, and researchers exploring the intersection of robotics and pharmaceutical care.