Yijing Xie

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Yijing Xie is a pioneering researcher in biomedical optics, with a primary focus on advancing optical coherence tomography (OCT) for neurosurgical applications. Her most-cited work, "Fiber spectral domain optical coherence tomography for in vivo rat brain imaging" (2010, 9 citations), established a foundational method for using high-resolution, fiber-based OCT as a real-time navigation tool during brain surgery. This contribution addresses a critical need for accurate, safe, and online operable guidance systems, demonstrating that OCT’s compact probe dimensions and superior imaging resolution can visualize subsurface brain structures in vivo. Xie’s research bridges the gap between optical engineering and clinical neurology, offering a potential alternative to traditional navigation techniques. By validating OCT’s feasibility in rodent models, she laid groundwork for future translation to human intraoperative imaging. Her work is particularly notable for its emphasis on minimally invasive, high-precision diagnostics, which could reduce surgical risks and improve outcomes. With a citation count reflecting steady interest from the neuroimaging and biophotonics communities, Xie continues to influence the development of real-time optical guidance systems for complex brain procedures.