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Detection and localization of molecular processes that occur at low concentrations in vivo require the development of highly sensitive imaging methods and smart molecular probes. In addition to selective tissue uptake of the molecular probes, the importance of generating adequate contrast between a target and the surrounding tissue is indispensable for accurate diagnosis of diseases as well as monitoring of drug delivery and treatment response.
This topical meeting will highlight recent advances in this rapidly evolving area of research with a goal of stimulating new ideas toward clinical translation. Areas to be covered include, but are not limited to, novel molecular probe design, applications of smart molecular probes in basic and applied research, multimodal imaging agents, advances in instrumentation and algorithms for optical molecular imaging, molecular and functional imaging of normal and diseased tissue, image-guided drug delivery, and monitoring therapeutic response. Broad participation by experts, postdoctoral fellows, and students is encouraged.
Papers are being considered in the following topic categories:
- Optical molecular imaging in pre-clinical models of disease
- Optical visualization/detection of biomolecular processes and pathways (including advanced microscopy techniques such as multiphoton, SHG, FRET, FLIM, and CARS)
- Reporters and contrast agents for fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging: endogenous and exogenous (including genetically introduced proteins, “smart” molecular probes, nanoparticle probes)
- Developments in advanced instrumentation for optical molecular imaging
- Novel algorithms for data analysis and image reconstruction
- Monitoring specific delivery, localization, and action of drugs and contrast agents
- Molecular imaging in PDT
- Quantitative validation methods for optical molecular imaging
- Multi-modal molecular imaging techniques including photoacoustics and combinations of optics with MRI, X-ray, radiodiagnostics
- Clinical translation of optical molecular imaging and image guided therapy
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General Chairs
Mary-Ann Mycek, Univ. of Michigan, USA
Konstantin Sokolov, Univ. of Texas at Austin, USA
A number of distinguished invited speakers have been invited to present at the meeting.
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This event is part of the Optics in Life Sciences Congress, allowing attendees to access to all meetings within the Congress for the price of one and to collaborate on topics of mutual interest.
