Optics in the Life Sciences

Optics and Photonics Congresses



Optics in the Life Sciences

14 - 18 abril 2013
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, USA

Optics in the Life Sciences

Significant advances in the development of optical techniques have led to an ever increasing role of optics in the study of and treatment of various problems in the life sciences ranging from molecular level investigations to clinical treatment of patients. In this Congress, the latest advances in molecular probe development, life science imaging, novel and more powerful optical instrumentation and its application to study fundamental biological processes and clinical investigations will be presented. This progress in instrumentation development and its rapid application represents important enablers that permit studies not possible a few years ago. The upcoming group of meetings is a forum designed to report on this progress and brings together leaders in the field whose contributions are significantly advancing the state of the art in biological and medical research through the use of optical technologies.


SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE

Schedule at a glance

SPECIAL FEATURES

General Session with Plenary Speakers
Monday, 15 April, 8.00 – 9.45
View complete information about the Plenary speakers and their talks.

Elizabeth Hillman, Columbia Univ., USA, Optical Neuroimaging
Duco Jansen, Vanderbilt Univ., USA, Photonic Neural Interfaces: Current State and Future Challenges
Sunney Xie, Harvard Univ., USA, Label-Free Vibrational Imaging for Medicine


Special Symposium - Photons Across Medicine
Monday, 15 April, 13:30-15:30
During the Optics in Life Science Congress a special symposium will be held about the use of photons across medical imaging.  The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging is the co-organizer of the symposium.  

Ali Azhdarinia, Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
Simon Cherry, Univ. of California Davis, USA
Eva Sevick, Brown Foundation Inst. of Molecular Medicine, USA
Henry VanBrocklin, Univ. of California San Francisco, USA


Hawaiian Luau
Monday, 15 April, 19:00 – 20:30
Join your fellow attendees and kick off the Congress with a Hawaiian Luau! Enjoy delectable contemporary and traditional Polynesian fare as well as some familiar favorite dishes.  This is a great opportunity to network and enjoy a drink with colleagues in a beautiful Hawaiian setting. The reception is open to all full technical attendees. Conference attendees may purchase extra tickets for their guest.


Poster Sessions
Tuesday, 16 April and Wednesday, 17 April, 10.00 -11.00
The Congress will feature one set of posters that will be available during two sessions for attendees to view.  The sessions will take place in the exhibit hall. Posters are an integral part of the technical program and offer a unique networking opportunity, where presenters can discuss their results one-to-one with interested parties.

OSA - The Optical Society


Cooperating Society:



Endorsed by:

OSK - Optical Society of Korea
OSK - Optical Society of Korea
TPS - Taiwan Photonics Society
TPS - Taiwan Photonics Society
AOS - Australian Optical Society
AOS - Australian Optical Society
COS - Chinese Optical Society
COS - Chinese Optical Society
Japan Society of Applied Physics
Japan Society of Applied Physics
OSJ - Optical Society of Japan
OSJ - Optical Society of Japan

Corporate Sponsor:

     Thorlabs


Exhibitors

Chroma
Exalos
IDEX
NKT Photonics
Santec