Zenan Wang

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Singapore Polytechnic

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Zenan Wang is a leading researcher in the field of robotic cell manipulation, with a focus on automated systems for biological microinjection and cell rotation. His work addresses a critical bottleneck in reproductive and genetic medicine: the precise, non-destructive orientation and positioning of mammalian cells under a microscope. Wang’s major contributions include the development of a fully automated robotic system for three-dimensional cell rotation, which eliminates the need for manual, trial-and-error poking—a method that risks cell damage and is highly operator-dependent. His 2019 study on a visual servoed robotic mouse oocyte rotation system, which has garnered 24 citations, demonstrates a sophisticated approach to automating the delicate task of orienting oocytes for procedures like intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). By integrating computer vision with robotic control, Wang has advanced the precision and repeatability of cell manipulation, directly impacting the efficiency of in vitro fertilization and genetic screening. His work, though early in its citation trajectory, is foundational for the next generation of automated biomedical tools, promising to reduce human error and improve outcomes in assisted reproductive technology.