Elizabeth Hillman, Columbia Univ., USA, Optical Neuroimaging, PLENARY
Abstract: From 3D microscopy of cellular structures, to measurements of neuronal dynamics and blood flow, optical methods permit diverse investigations of the living brain. The latest photoactivation and optical neuroimaging approaches and applications will be reviewed.
Duco Jansen, Vanderbilt Univ., USA, Photonic Neural Interfaces: Current State and Future Challenges, PLENARY
Abstract: I will present an overview of the concepts and applications of optical nerve stimulation and inhibition with a focus on characterization of this technique, mechanistic studies as well as on several applications and device development.
Sunney Xie, Harvard Univ., USA, Label-Free Vibrational Imaging for Medicine, PLENARY
Abstract: Stimulated Raman scattering microscopy is a label-free and noninvasive imaging technique using vibrational spectroscopy as the contrast. Recent advances have allowed significant improvements in sensitivity, selectivity, robustness, and cost; opening a wide range of biomedical applications.
Hatice Altug, Boston University , United States, Plasmonic Microarrays For Biology, Invited
Pablo Artal, Universidad de Murcia , Spain, Using Adaptive Optics Technology for Visual Testing: A Personal Adventure , Invited
Melanie Campbell, University of Waterloo, Canada, High Resolution Imaging of the Eye- Implications for Diagnosis and Therapy, Invited
Joseph Carroll, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States, Imaging Photoreceptor Structure in Retinal Disease, Invited
Yiping Cui, Southeast University (China), China, Optical Immunoassay Protocols using Functionalized Nanoprobes, Invited
Alfredo Dubra, Medical College of Wisconsin, United States, Scanning Ophthalmic Adaptive Optics and Supercontinuum Light Sources, Invited
David Erickson, Cornell University, United States, Optofluidics for Bioenergy, Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics, Invited
Jason Fleischer, Princeton University, United States, 3D Microfluidic Microscopy, Invited
Min Gu, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia, Polarisation Multiphoton Multifocal Microscopy, Invited
Xavier Intes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, United States, Wide-field Time-resolved Molecular Optical Tomography, Invited
Yuqiang Jiang, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, Nonlinear Optical Effects in Optical Trapping with Femtosecond Laser, Invited
Shuliang Jiao, Florida International University, United States, Multimodal Photoacoustic Retinal Imaging: Current Status and Prospects, Invited
Qingming Luo, Wuhan National Lab for Optoelectronics, China, Optical Neuroimaging and Molecular Imaging in China, Invited
Thomas Mauger, Ohio State University, United States, Topographic and Biomechanical Changes after Corneal Collagen Crosslinking, Invited
Thomas Milster, University of Arizona, United States, Hyper-na (na = 2.8) Microscope Using 1.55um Fs Source For Multi-photon Imaging, Invited
Allard Mosk, Universiteit Twente, Netherlands, Imaging and Focusing in Turbid Media, Invited
Rafael Piestun, University of Colorado at Boulder, United States, High-Speed Optical Phase-Control for Focusing and Imaging through Dynamic Turbid Media, Invited
Demetri Psaltis, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland, Imaging Using Multi-Mode Fibers, Invited
Eva Sevick-Muraca, UT Health Science Center at Houston, United States, Pre-clinical Validation of Near-Infrared Molecular Imaging Agents and Devices for Intraoperative Guidance, Invited
Yoshiaki Yasuno, University of Tsukuba, Japan, Three-Dimensional Jones Matrix and Doppler Imaging of In Vivo Human Eye by Optical Coherence Tomography, Invited
Haishan Zeng, BC Cancer Agency Research Centre, Canada, Real-time in Vivo Raman Spectroscopy - Technology Development and Clinical Applications in Early Cancer Detection, Invited
Shaoqun Zeng, Wuhan National Lab for Optoelectronics, China, Imaging Neuronal Activity using Femtosecond Laser Pulses, Invited
Guoan Zheng, University of Connecticut, United States, Scalable Gigapixel Microscopy without Mechanical Scanning, Invited
Joe Zhou, DMetrix Inc, United States, Design and Operation of Array Microscopes, Invited
General Chairs
Guoqiang Li, The Ohio State University, USA
Rongguang Liang, University of Arizona, USA
Program Committee
Hatice Altug, Boston Univ., USA
Pablo Artal, Universidad de Murcia, Spain
David Erickson, Cornell Univ., USA
Xavier Intes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst., USA
Joseph Izatt, Duke Univ., USA
Stephen Kanick, Dartmouth College, USA
John Koshel, Photon Engineering LLC, USA
Luke Lee, Univ. of California Berkeley, USA
Xingde Li, Johns Hopkins Univ. USA
Tomasz Tkaczyk, Rice University, USA
Tony Wilson, Univ. of Oxford, UK
Chris Xu, Cornell Univ., USA
Pixuan Zhou, DMetrix Inc., USA
General Session with Plenary Speakers
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Elizabeth Hillman, Columbia Univ., USA, Optical Neuroimaging
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Duco Jansen, Vanderbilt Univ., USA, Photonic Neural Interfaces: Current State and Future Challenges
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Sunney Xie, Harvard Univ., USA, Label-Free Vibrational Imaging for Medicine
Special Symposium - Photons Across Medicine
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.
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Ali Azhdarinia, Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
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Simon Cherry, Univ. of California Davis, USA
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Eva Sevick, Brown Foundation Inst. of Molecular Medicine, USA
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Henry VanBrocklin, Univ. of California San Francisco, USA
Hawaiian Luau
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
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.