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Sarah Wilby is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and cancer therapeutics, with a primary focus on advancing minimally invasive interventions for prostate cancer. Her work centers on the development of intelligent, adaptive robotic systems for brachytherapy and biopsy, addressing the critical challenge of real-time tissue deformation during needle insertion. Wilby’s major contributions include the design of the CoBra robot, a pioneering system that enables cooperative, MRI-guided needle steering for localized cancer treatment and diagnosis under real-time imaging. She also introduced a novel bio-inspired active prostate phantom, a crucial tool for validating and refining automated robotic interventions by simulating realistic tissue displacements. Her highly cited review on MRI-guided robotic prostate brachytherapy synthesizes clinical and technological considerations, providing a foundational resource for the field. With over 30 citations across her key publications, Wilby’s work is driving the transition from conventional, static procedures to adaptive, image-guided robotic therapies—promising greater precision, reduced side effects, and improved outcomes for patients undergoing localized cancer treatment.