Craig Lewis

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Craig Lewis is a pioneer in the intersection of robotics, medical imaging, and oncology, with a primary focus on minimally invasive interventions for lung cancer. His major contributions center on the development of integrated robotic systems for lung brachytherapy—a targeted form of radiation therapy. Lewis led the creation of the "MIRA V" system, a groundbreaking platform that seamlessly combines an experimental robotic setup for precise radioactive seed placement with commercial dosimetry planning software. This work, cited 10 times, established a complete, clinically viable workflow for image-guided treatment. Further expanding this frontier, his 2011 research explored the use of three-dimensional ultrasound (3D US) to guide robotics-assisted brachytherapy, offering new hope for patients with both unresectable and early-stage lung cancer. By demonstrating that real-time 3D imaging could be effectively coupled with robotic precision, Lewis has helped shift the paradigm toward less invasive, more accurate cancer care. His work is foundational for researchers and engineers developing next-generation surgical robots and image-guided therapies, representing a critical step in making complex cancer treatments safer and more accessible.