Mingfeng Bai

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Dr. Mingfeng Bai is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering and oncology, specializing in photodynamic therapy (PDT) and soft robotics for cancer treatment. Her major contributions center on developing minimally invasive robotic systems to overcome the critical limitation of light penetration in PDT—traditionally confined to depths under 1 cm. By engineering a novel soft robot platform, Dr. Bai enables precise, dexterous deployment of optical fibers directly into peritoneal organs, dramatically expanding PDT’s applicability to deep-seated tumors like pancreatic cancer. Her landmark 2021 paper on a soft robot-based PDT system for pancreatic cancer has garnered 21 citations, reflecting its impact in advancing noninvasive cancer therapy. Earlier foundational work in 2020 established the feasibility of minimally invasive intraperitoneal PDT using this robotic approach. Dr. Bai’s innovations address the dual challenges of photosensitizer specificity and laparoscopic accuracy, offering a transformative pathway for treating primary tumors in the abdomen. Her work stands as a testament to engineering-driven solutions in oncology, bridging the gap between photomedicine and surgical robotics.