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Christopher Burrows is a leading researcher in the field of robotic-assisted percutaneous intervention, with a focus on biologically inspired steerable needles for minimally invasive surgery. His work centers on the design, control, and path planning of flexible needles that can navigate complex tissue environments with high precision. Burrows’ major contributions include the experimental characterisation of the STING (STeerable INjection Needle) robot, a biologically inspired 3D steering needle that mimics the movement of natural organisms to improve accuracy in procedures like neurosurgery and drug delivery. He has also advanced cyclic motion control to reduce tissue deformation during needle insertion, and developed smooth on-line path planners that account for non-linear constraints and real-time tissue movement. With over 50 citations across his key publications, Burrows’ research has significantly impacted the development of safer, more accurate percutaneous interventions. His work on deformation-as-control represents a novel approach to integrating tissue dynamics into needle steering, offering promising avenues for future clinical applications in targeted therapies and diagnostics.