Lori Foley

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Dr. Lori Foley is a pioneering biomedical engineer whose research focuses on advancing robotic systems for MRI-guided interventions, particularly in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Her major contributions center on developing autonomous, data-driven solutions to enhance the precision of needle placement during transperineal procedures—a critical challenge where even millimeter-level errors can compromise diagnostic accuracy or therapeutic efficacy. In her landmark 2024 study, "In Vivo Feasibility Study: Evaluating Autonomous Data-Driven Robotic Needle Trajectory Correction in MRI-Guided Transperineal Procedures," Dr. Foley introduced a parameter-agnostic trajectory correction approach that leverages real-time data to autonomously adjust needle paths, overcoming the limitations of traditional model-dependent methods. This work, already garnering 10 citations, demonstrates her ability to bridge computational robotics with clinical practicality. Dr. Foley’s research holds transformative potential for improving outcomes in prostate cancer care, reducing procedure times, and minimizing patient trauma. Her innovative integration of machine learning with interventional MRI systems marks her as a rising leader in the field, with her work poised to shape the next generation of autonomous surgical tools.