Optical Phantoms for Fluorescence Guided Surgery: Practical Insights and Implementation

This is one of a two-part webinar series on Optical Phantoms for Fluorescence-Guided Surgery (FGS), exploring their essential role in imaging research and clinical translation. The series will cover foundational concepts, clinical applications, and practical implementation examples from academic and industry perspectives. This session offers practical insights and implementation of optical phantoms. The webinar will cover phantom types, design considerations, and best practices.

Subject Matter Level: Intermediate - Assumes basic knowledge of the topic

What You Will Learn:
• How optical phantoms are used to test and optimize fluorescence imaging systems.
• Strategies for designing and integrating phantoms into experimental workflows.
• Lessons learned and best practices including challenges in reproducibility and standardization.

Who Should Attend:
• This webinar is ideal for students, researchers, and clinicians involved in utilizing fluorescence for surgical guidance.

About the Presenter: Alberto Ruiz from QUEL Imaging

Alberto J. Ruiz is the Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at QUEL Imaging, bringing expertise in biomedical optics. He recently completed his PhD and innovation fellowship at the Optics in Medicine Lab at Dartmouth College. He received his BS degree in applied physics from Harvey Mudd College and has worked as an applications engineer and manager at Thorlabs Inc. and Cree Inc. He is passionate about translational technologies, education, and social responsibility. His current research interests include fluorescence-guided surgery, optical metrology, and cost-effective optical system design.