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09 March 2017

Bridging Medicine and Biomedical Technology: Enhancing Translation of Fundamental Research to Patient Care

9 March 2017
 

Bridging Medicine and Biomedical Technology: Enhancing Translation of Fundamental Research to Patient Care


Development of novel diagnostics, other biomedical technology solutions to patient care
and medical challenges
 
SAN DIEGO — The OSA Biophotonics Congress: Optics in the Life Sciences will play host to a special panel discussion on the challenges faced by medical professionals and their patients, and possible solutions posed by biomedical technology.

WHAT: Bridging Medicine and Biomedical Technology: Enhancing Translation of Fundamental Research to Patient Care
WHEN: Wednesday, 4 April, 08:30 – 10:00 PT
WHERE: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, San Diego, California United States, Bel Aire Ballroom
The dynamic discussion will be led by three luminaries in photomedicine whose research and insights into bridging the gap between doctor and patients’ needs and biotechnology will be of interest to all attendees.
  • Gabriela Apiou, PhD, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  • Adam Raff MD, PhD, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA & Harvard Medical School
  • Theo G. Seiler, MD, University Hospital of Bern, Switzerland, Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
During this discussion you will hear about the burgeoning role of biomedical technology in dermatology and ophthalmology, including biotechnological tools in the diagnosis and treatment of cellulite and the treatment of high myopia.

Registration Information
Conference registration is open! Register before 2 March 2017 and save on a full technical conference pass.

Credentialed media and analysts who wish to cover OSA Biophotonics can submit a form to register for a full-access conference media badge. Registration, travel information and exhibitor news can be found in the OSA BioPhotonics Media Room.

Post Deadline Papers
Postdeadline papers will be accepted until 14 March 2017. Submission details are available on the OSA BioPhotonics Conference website: Paper submission.
 
About The Optical Society
Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and entrepreneurs who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the science of light. Through world-renowned publications, meetings and membership initiatives, OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts. For more information, visit osa.org/100.

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