Optical biomedical imaging includes light microscopy, fluorescence imaging, optical coherence tomography, endoscopy, optical molecular imaging, and medical thermography among other approaches that are used in both clinical and pre-clinical settings as well as in research labs.
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New lab working to develop new OCT technologies for retinal therapies
06/19/2013
The new Christian Doppler Ophthalmic Image Analysis (OPTIMA) laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) in Austria is developing new optical coherence tomography (OCT) technologies and computer programs to produce optimal diagnosis and, for the first time, completely individual treatment plans. |
Small animal in vivo imaging market to reach $1.55B in 2017, says report
06/17/2013
The global small animal in vivo imaging market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5% from 2012 to 2017, according to a new report from Markets and Markets. |
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'Nano-volcanoes' could serve as drug delivery mechanisms
06/14/2013
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created “nano-volcanoes” by shining various colors of light through a nanoscale “crystal ball” made of a synthetic polymer. The nano-volcanoes hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies. |
Zeiss set to acquire 3D x-ray microscopy company Xradia
06/13/2013
Zeiss will acquire Xradia, a 3D x-ray microscope provider for industrial and academic research applications. |
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New fluorescent protein from eel revolutionizes clinical biomarker
06/13/2013
Researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute have discovered that Unagi, a Japanese freshwater eel, harbors a fluorescent protein that could serve as the basis for a new clinical test for bilirubin, a critical indicator of human liver function, hemolysis, and jaundice. |
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Thorlabs acquires Digital Video Camera Company for its scientific cameras
06/06/2013
Newton, NJ--Thorlabs acquired Digital Video Camera Company, which specializes in the design and manufacture of high-performance digital imaging solutions for scientific and industrial applications. |
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MICROSCOPY: Three-photon microscopy maps the brain
06/06/2013
Researchers at Cornell University are turning to the combination of longer-wavelength excitation and three-photon microscopy to reduce background scattering for improved deep-tissue imaging. |
Canon biomedical imaging laboratory opens in Massachusetts
06/05/2013
Canon USA opened its Healthcare Optics Research Laboratory in Cambridge, MA, which will be home to employees dedicated to developing biomedical optical imaging and medical robotics technologies. |
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Optical focus module from New Scale powers eSight assistive vision technology
05/31/2013
Victor, NY--The miniature M3-F optical focus module from New Scale Technologies is a key component in eSight eyewear from eSight Corporation that assists the visually impaired. |
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New cradle, app turn iPhone into handheld optical biosensor
05/31/2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) researchers have developed a cradle and app for the iPhone that uses the phone's built-in camera and processing power as a biosensor to detect toxins, proteins, bacteria, viruses, and other molecules. |
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Researchers to present optical techniques for counting single viruses outside the lab
05/30/2013
Two separate teams of researchers have developed new optical methods for determining the exact viral load of a sample by counting individual virus particles. |
Bioptigen intros first 1 µm OCT system for ophthalmic research
05/28/2013
Bioptigen, working with NKT Photonics, has introduced 1 µm axial resolution imaging to its line of Envisu spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems. |
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CoolLED names Peter Call as field sales manager
05/23/2013
Light-emitting diode (LED) technology manufacturer CoolLED recently named Peter Call as field sales manager. |
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OCT imaging to evaluate stent for treating coronary artery bifurcation lesions
05/23/2013
Tryton Medical, which develops stents for treating coronary artery bifurcation lesions, will begin a clinical trial using the company's Tryton Side Branch Stent, with evaluation by intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging technology. |
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National initiative aims to drive critical photonics technologies in US
05/23/2013
Nashua, NH--The National Photonics Initiative (NPI) has been launched to raise awareness of photonics, increase national coordination, and drive funding and investment in areas critical to US competitiveness and security. |