ADVANCES IN OPTICS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE

Engineering Conferences International, New York NY

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Abstract

[unreadable] DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Advances in Optics for Biotechnology, Medicine and Surgery is a small (approximately 100-120 participants), interdisciplinary conference focused on biomedical optics - an area of direct relevance to the National Institutes of Health. Much of this conference is geared to novel optical technologies for imaging, detection and treatment of disease, including cancers and pre-cancers. Photonics, the science and engineering of light, is widely regarded as the engine of the next technical revolution and its influence is also beginning to be felt in biomedical sciences. From microscopy to noninvasive diagnostics to genetic analysis, optics offers highly specific ways to probe cells, tissues, and living organisms. This is a highly interdisciplinary science and the development and dissemination of this material can impact medical care and improve diagnostic and treatment efficacy, reduce cost, reduce invasiveness of diagnostic procedures, better understand changes in tissue, and ultimately improve healthcare. This conference is a vehicle to facilitate the interdisciplinary interaction necessary to see ideas brought to fruition as practical techniques and devices. This particular venue traditionally encompasses high impact invited talks, focused on key areas that adapt to this highly evolving field. The main aims of this conference are: [unreadable] [unreadable] Aim 1: To identify and bring together the most promising technologies and scientists in bio-optics and enable presentation and understanding of the key state of the art methods. [unreadable] [unreadable] Aim 2: To ascertain the progress with application of these technologies into basic research, clinical practice and in drug discovery and healthcare. [unreadable] [unreadable] Aim 3: To invite leading scientists in key major fields outside the traditional bio-optics circle to introduce novel needs and applications. [unreadable] [unreadable] Aim 4: To promote interaction between the invited scientists and participating students, to support education and understanding of the multi-disciplinary field of bio-optics and associated applications and to enable collaborations. [unreadable] [unreadable] [unreadable]