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Chitresh Bhushan is a leading researcher at the intersection of interventional oncology, medical robotics, and MR-guided thermal therapy. His work focuses on advancing minimally invasive cancer treatments, particularly through the development and validation of needle-based therapeutic ultrasound and interstitial ablation techniques. Bhushan’s major contributions include creating computational models for continuous applicator rotation during interstitial ultrasound ablation, validated with MR imaging—a key step toward precise, real-time treatment planning. He has also pioneered multislice volumetric 2-D MR thermal imaging to predict ablation zones, enhancing the safety and efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for brain metastases. His studies on the effects of thermal ablation on surrounding brain tissue, conducted in survival swine models, provide critical insights for stereotactic radiosurgery and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). With over 30 citations across his most-cited works, Bhushan’s research is shaping the future of robotically assisted brain ablation. Notably, he also contributed to open-source robotics education through the ROBBIT simulator, reflecting his broader commitment to advancing both clinical practice and accessible research tools.