October 1-2, 2009: Inter-Institute Workshop on Optical Diagnostic and Biophotonic Methods from Bench to Bedside

Inter-Institute Workshop on Optical Diagnostic and Biophotonic Methods from Bench to Bedside

 

When: October 1-2, 2009

 

Location: Natcher Auditorium, NIH Campus, MD

 

Purpose: This workshop will discuss the latest developments in biophotonics at the tissue, cellular, and molecular levels, with the goal of reviewing: multi-modality imaging; development of molecular contrast agents; imaging and women’s health issues; imaging and multi-disciplinary networks of scientists; European, American, and Asian networks; and science-industry partnerships. The workshop will bring together experts in the diagnosis and treatment with biophotonics methods, applied to different areas, such as breast cancer, brain imaging, cardiovascular diseases, eye screening, and many others. Sessions will be divided into the following areas:

 

    * Eye

    * Brain

    * Breast

    * Molecular Probes and Targets

    * Vascular

    * Microscopes to Endoscopes

    * Stem Cells

 

The sessions will include lectures by top people in the biophotonic field, as well as panels of experts addressing the needs for fast cures and for overcoming barriers to translational medicine. Invited speakers are highly respected researchers and experts in biophotonics technology.

 

Agenda: http://spie.org/NIH-Workshop.xml

 

Registration is required http://spie.org/x33452.xml