Tools for Analyzing, Controlling, and Simulating Biological Systems
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Expansion microscopy enables nanoscale imaging with standard microscopes by physically magnifying specimens. Ed’s team also pioneered optogenetics, using light-sensitive proteins to control neuron activity and study brain function. Combined with robotic evolution, fluorescent reporters, and multiplexed imaging, these advances reveal how molecular signals interact within living cells. Sponsored by Zaber Technologies Inc., Jenoptik, and COMSOL Inc.
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Intraoperative PS-OCT in Cancer Surgery in Dogs and Cats
Thu, Nov 6, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Surgery is a cornerstone of cancer treatment in dogs and cats, but assessing tumor margins has long relied on slow, limited histopathology. Polarization-sensitive OCT (PS-OCT) offers a real-time, non-invasive solution for intraoperative margin evaluation. Clinical trials in dogs and cats demonstrate that PS-OCT accurately distinguishes tumor tissue from surrounding structures, enabling immediate surgical intervention when margins are incomplete. This approach may reduce repeat procedures, lower patient morbidity, and ease financial burdens for pet owners. Sponsored by ThorLabs.
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Breaking the Manual Barrier: Automated Alignment for Photonics
Mon, Nov 10, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Manual photonics alignment limits throughput and scalability. Modular, automation-ready systems with multi-axis drives and fast scan technology boost efficiency and precision while integrating measurement workflows. Explore these advances in “Breaking the Manual Barrier: Automated Alignment for Photonics.” Presented by SmarAct.
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