Raluca-Maria Sandu

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Raluca-Maria Sandu is a rising researcher at the intersection of medical robotics and interventional oncology, with a focus on advancing stereotactic percutaneous ablation for treating tumors in the liver, kidney, and lung. Her key contributions center on developing robotic systems that enable customizable, irregularly shaped ablation volumes—a critical improvement over traditional ellipsoidal lesions that often fail to match complex tumor geometries. In her most-cited work, "Robotically customizable thermal ablation volumes" (2020), Sandu addresses a fundamental limitation in thermal ablation by demonstrating how robotic needle placement can create tailored ablation zones, potentially reducing incomplete treatments and damage to healthy tissue. While her citation count is still growing—her top paper has garnered 2 citations—her work represents an important step toward personalized, minimally invasive cancer therapy. Sandu's research sits at the forefront of a rapidly advancing field, where the convergence of robotics and image-guided intervention promises to expand treatment options for patients with solid organ tumors. Her contributions are particularly notable for their translational potential, bridging engineering innovation with clinical oncology needs.