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Guy Garty is a pioneering biomedical engineer and radiation biologist at Columbia University whose work has fundamentally transformed the field of radiation biodosimetry. Best known as the primary architect of the RABiT (Rapid Automated Biodosimetry Tool), Garty has spent over a decade engineering high-throughput robotic systems capable of rapidly assessing radiation exposure in thousands of individuals following large-scale nuclear or radiological emergencies — a critical capability that previously did not exist at meaningful scale. His major contributions span the automation of several gold-standard biodosimetric assays, including the γ-H2AX DNA double-strand break assay, the cytokinesis-block micronucleus (CBMN) assay, and the dicentric chromosome assay (DCA), each adapted to operate with minimal human intervention using only fingerstick-volume blood samples. Through successive generations of the RABiT platform, Garty and his collaborators progressively improved throughput, reliability, and speed, culminating in fully automated multiwell plate-based systems integrated with advanced imaging and commercial robotics. With his most cited work accumulating over 118 citations and a cumulative body of research exceeding 500 citations across his top papers, Garty's impact is both substantial and enduring. His work, conducted through Columbia's Center for High-Throughput Minimally Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry, represents a landmark achievement in translating laboratory science into emergency-response-ready technology.