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Stephanie Maier is a leading researcher in biomedical laser applications and intraoperative diagnostics, with a focus on advancing precision in surgical oncology. Her work centers on the development and integration of picosecond infrared laser (PIRL) technology for tissue ablation, combined with real-time optical coherence tomography (OCT) navigation and mass-spectrometric analysis. Maier’s major contribution lies in demonstrating that PIRL ablation not only minimizes collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue—a critical improvement over conventional medical lasers—but also preserves intact biomolecules within the ablation plume. This breakthrough enables simultaneous, in-situ molecular analysis of excised tissue, paving the way for more accurate tumor margin assessment during surgery. Her landmark 2019 paper, “Towards OCT-Navigated Tissue Ablation with a Picosecond Infrared Laser (PIRL) and Mass-Spectrometric Analysis,” has garnered 3 citations and serves as a foundational proof-of-concept for this multimodal approach. Maier’s work bridges engineering, physics, and clinical medicine, offering a promising pathway toward safer, more precise cancer interventions that could reduce reoperation rates and improve patient outcomes.
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