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Biomedical Optics (BIOMED)

29 April - 2 May 2012, Miami, Florida, United States


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There are few basic biological science studies that are not touched by biomedical optics. Optical methods play a critical role in biotechnologies ranging from genomics to cell-based assays to in vivo imaging and therapies.In light of this, the importance of biomedical optics has never been greater. The upcoming Biomedical Optics meeting covers the diversity of cutting edge biomedical research and brings together leading scientists, engineers and physicians engaged in biological and medical research using optical methods. With over 400 attendees, this must-attend meeting affords attendees the opportunity to interact one-on-one with oral presenters, along with multiple poster sessions allowing for lively discussions of the latest research.

Plenary and Invited Speakers

Mathais

The Invention and Early History of the CCD

George Smith
Recipient of 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics


Topic Categories

BIO 1: Biomedical Applications of Digital Holography

BIO 2: BioNanophotonic and Molecular Probes

  • Novel Molecular and Functional Contrast Agents
  • Metal Nanoparticles
  • Quantum Dots
  • Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Materials
  • Multifunctional Nanoparticles
  • Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering and Surface Enhanced Fluorescence
  • Single Molecule Techniques
  • Molecular and Functional Imaging Applications
  • Photodynamic Therapy
  • In vitro, in vivo and Clinical Applications of Molecular Probes

BIO 3: Optical Microscopy Techniques

  • Microscopy in vivo
  • Spectral Microscopy
  • Multiphoton/Nonlinear Microscopy
  • Super Resolution Microscopy
  • Novel Forms of Microscopy
  • Endoscopic Microscopy
  • Multimodal Microscopy
  • In vivo Applications and Clinical Translation

BIO 4: Photoacoustic Imaging and Spectroscopy

  • Photoacoustic Tomography
  • Photoacoustic Microscopy
  • Functional Photoacoustic Imaging
  • Ultrasound Modulated Optical Imaging
  • Photoacoustic Endoscopy
  • Multimodal Photoacoustic Imaging
  • Photoacoustic Molecular Imaging
  • In vivo and Clinical Applications of Photoacoustic Techniques

BIO 5: Optical Coherence Tomography

  • OCT Technology Development
  • OCT Light Source Development
  • Ultrahigh Resolution and Ultrahigh Speed OCT
  • Functional OCT (Doppler, Polarization Sensitive and Others)
  • Contrast Enhancement Techniques in OCT
  • Optical Coherence Microscopy
  • Phase Sensitive OCT Technology
  • Multimodal Techniques
  • Biomedical and Clinical Applications of OCT

BIO 6: Optical Imaging and Tomography

  • Diffuse Imaging and Spectroscopy: Clinical and in vivo Applications
  • Instrumentation for Diffuse Optical Imaging
  • Theoretical Methods and Image Reconstruction for Optical Tomography
  • Diffuse Fluorescence Tomography
  • Fluorescence Lifetime Tomography and Imaging
  • Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy
  • Transport-Regime Modeling and Imaging
  • Optical Imaging within Multimodal Neuroimaging
  • Functional Imaging Techniques in Neuroscience
  • Multi-Spectral Imaging

BIO 7: Optical Spectroscopy

  • Fluorescence Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Phosphorescence Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Reflectance Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Mie Scattering Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Raman Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Multi-Modal Spectroscopy and Imaging
  • Multi-Spectral Imaging
  • Tissue Biochemistry
  • Spectroscopy and Imaging in Tissue Engineering
  • In vivo and Clinical Applications of Optical Spectroscopy
  • Low Level Laser Therapy
  • Laser Tissue Ablation and Optical Breakdown

OSA is pleased to announce that a special issue of Biomedical Optics Express will be dedicated to material presented at the meeting.  More information on this will appear in early 2012 on the journal's Feature Issue page.

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General Chair

Claude Albert Boccara, ESPCI, France, General Chair
Xingde Li, Johns Hopkins Univ., USA, General Chair
Lev T. Perelman, Harvard Univ., USA, General Chair

Special Events

  • Nirfast Pre-Conference Training Workshop
  • FREE Reception & "RUMP" Session
  • Welcome Reception
  • Poster Sessions
  • Post Deadline Sessions

Top 5 Downloaded BIOMED Meeting InfoBase Papers:

Go to Optics InfoBase for a listing of all meeting paper archives.

View the 2010 Meeting Archive containing the final program (PDF)

Sponsor:

OSA

Important Information

Important Dates

  • Housing Deadline 29 March 2012
  • Early Registration Deadline 2 April 2012

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