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Optical Molecular Probes, Imaging and Drug Delivery
24 April 2023 – 27 April 2023 Hyatt Regency, Vancouver British Columbia, British Columbia, British Columbia Canada
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Optica Biophotonics Congress: Optics in the Life Sciences
Topics
Optical Molecular Probes, Imaging and Drug Delivery
- Imaging and Sensing of Biomolecular Processes and Pathways
- Macroscopic optical/tomographic imaging
- Advanced microscopy techniques (multiphoton, SHG, FRET, FLIM, SRS, pump-probe, CARS, SWIR, etc.)
- Photo/opto-acoustics, diffuse reflectance imaging
- Quantitative phase imaging
- Vibrational imaging
- Reporters and Contrast Agents
- Luminescence and bioluminescence imaging
- Endogenous contrast
- Genetically encodable probes
- Fluorescent molecular probes
- Nanoparticle probes
- Advanced Optical Molecular Imaging Instrumentation and Methods
- Assays
- Pre-clinical
- Clinical prototypes (in-vivo/intra-cavital)
- Surgical microscopes
- Novel Tools and Approaches for Image Data Analysis and Reconstruction
- Optical Imaging and Monitoring of Drug Delivery
- Specific delivery and localization
- Action of drugs
- Contrast agents
- Dosimetry in photodynamic, radio and chemotherapies
- Fluorescent Phantoms and Quantitative Validation Methods
- Multi-Modal Molecular Imaging Techniques
- Combinations of optics with MRI, X-ray, radioligands, ultrasound, etc.
- Multi-scale optical imaging
- FILM, FRET, OCT, Raman and CARS
- Pre-Clinical Applications of Optical Molecular Imaging and Spectroscopy
- Clinical Translation of Optical Molecular Imaging, Spectroscopy and Image Guide Surgery and Therapy
Speakers
Optical Molecular Probes, Imaging and Drug Delivery
- Imaging and Sensing of Biomolecular Processes and Pathways
- Macroscopic optical/tomographic imaging
- Advanced microscopy techniques (multiphoton, SHG, FRET, FLIM, SRS, pump-probe, CARS, SWIR, etc.)
- Photo/opto-acoustics, diffuse reflectance imaging
- Quantitative phase imaging
- Vibrational imaging
- Reporters and Contrast Agents
- Luminescence and bioluminescence imaging
- Endogenous contrast
- Genetically encodable probes
- Fluorescent molecular probes
- Nanoparticle probes
- Advanced Optical Molecular Imaging Instrumentation and Methods
- Assays
- Pre-clinical
- Clinical prototypes (in-vivo/intra-cavital)
- Surgical microscopes
- Novel Tools and Approaches for Image Data Analysis and Reconstruction
- Optical Imaging and Monitoring of Drug Delivery
- Specific delivery and localization
- Action of drugs
- Contrast agents
- Dosimetry in photodynamic, radio and chemotherapies
- Fluorescent Phantoms and Quantitative Validation Methods
- Multi-Modal Molecular Imaging Techniques
- Combinations of optics with MRI, X-ray, radioligands, ultrasound, etc.
- Multi-scale optical imaging
- FILM, FRET, OCT, Raman and CARS
- Pre-Clinical Applications of Optical Molecular Imaging and Spectroscopy
- Clinical Translation of Optical Molecular Imaging, Spectroscopy and Image Guide Surgery and Therapy
Plenary Session
Sebastian Schlücker
Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany
SERS-Based Biophotonics: From Nanotags to Microscopy and POCT
Molecularly functionalized gold nanoparticles (SERS nanotags) are bright and photostable labeling agents for biophotonics that allow quantification and multiplexing. After an introduction to their basic physics and chemistry, applications for 6-plex single-cell bioimaging and point-of-care testing with an ultrasensitive lateral-flow assay including the design of a compact and rapid SERS reader are presented.
Seok Hyun Yun, PhD
Harvard Medical School and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, USA
Laser Particles for Single Cell Analysis
DNA-based cell barcoding has been critical in single-cell sequencing. Optical barcoding based on microlasers offers a new paradigm in single cell analysis, enabling us to integrate comprehensive single-cell data in large scale across multiple dimensions from dynamic behavior to molecular phenotypes.
Special Events
- IONS+ Vancouver
- Women in Optics Reception
- Conference Reception
- A Celebration of 30 Years of Single Molecule Optical Tweezers
- Closing Reception
IONS+ Vancouver
Sunday, 23 April 07:00 – 19:00
Georgia B
IONS+ Vancouver 2023 is a full-day event for students attending the Optica Biophotonics Congress. Started in 2008, IONS allow students the opportunity to build an environment where they can exchange research, hear from luminaries and professionals in the field, as well as showcase and enjoy the local culture of the host city. IONS+ Vancouver will be hosted by the University of Victoria Optica Student Chapter.
Women in Optics Reception
Sunday, 23 April 19:00 – 20:00
Mosaic Grill & Bar
This informal networking event brings together women in biomedical optics — to meet other women in the field and discuss challenges and opportunities. All are welcome, regardless of gender. Please join Chairs Caroline Boudoux, Conor Evans and members of the Optica Biophotonics Congress committee, and meet others attending this cutting-edge congress. Share your ideas to help ensure our community and this meeting is as welcoming and inclusive as possible.
Conference Reception
Monday, 24 April 18:30 – 20:00
34th Floor, Hyatt Regency Vancouver
With incredible views of downtown Vancouver, the North Shore mountains and the Pacific Ocean, this top floor space is host to the Congress Reception.
A Celebration of 30 Years of Single Molecule Optical Tweezers
Tuesday, 25 April 17:30 – 18:30
Regency Ballroom A
It has been 30 years since the landmark publication from Steven Block’s group (Svoboda et al. Nature, 365, 6448, 1993) in which individual steps of the molecular motor kinesin were measured using optical tweezers and shown to be 8nm in size. This seminal work began a new branch of single-molecule biophysics that has spawned many applications beyond the initial measurements on molecular motors.
Join the Optical Trapping in Molecular and Cellular Biology Technical Group as it celebrates the publication. The session features two short talks describing the original work and exploring recent advances and future applications of the single molecule field. Networking and refreshments served.