Harsh Ranjan

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Harsh Ranjan is a leading researcher in the field of MR-safe robotics, with a primary focus on developing innovative systems for image-guided medical interventions. His most notable contribution is the design and validation of "Sunram 7," an MR-safe robotic system specifically engineered for breast biopsy procedures. This work addresses a critical clinical challenge: many suspicious breast nodules are only visible on MRI, yet performing biopsies under MRI guidance is extremely difficult due to the powerful magnetic field and severely constrained working space. Ranjan’s solution employs pneumatic stepper motors, a key innovation that ensures the robot is completely MR-safe, allowing it to operate inside the scanner bore without interfering with imaging or posing a risk to patients. His research has already garnered significant attention, with his 2023 paper on Sunram 7 accumulating 8 citations in a short period, reflecting its impact on the field. By enabling more precise, less cumbersome MRI-guided biopsies, Ranjan’s work promises to improve diagnostic accuracy for breast cancer patients, representing a meaningful step forward in the intersection of robotics and interventional radiology.