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Manisha Shende is a clinical researcher specializing in interventional pulmonology and minimally invasive diagnostic technologies, with a particular focus on robotic bronchoscopy and pulmonary lesion diagnosis. Her work has been instrumental in advancing the clinical understanding of robot-assisted bronchoscopic systems, most notably the Robotic Endoscopic System developed by Auris Health. Shende's most influential contribution, a 2019 multicenter study on robot-assisted bronchoscopy for pulmonary lesion diagnosis, has garnered an impressive 188 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in the field. This landmark paper reported on the post-marketing feasibility and safety of robotic bronchoscopy, helping to validate its potential advantages over conventional guided-bronchoscopic techniques for reaching and diagnosing challenging lung lesions. Complementing this work, her pilot feasibility study on robotic bronchoscopy for lung nodule diagnosis further demonstrated her commitment to translating emerging technologies into clinical practice. Collectively, Shende's research has meaningfully shaped how clinicians approach the early and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, a critical factor in improving lung cancer outcomes, and has helped pave the way for broader adoption of robotic platforms in pulmonary medicine.