Articles from Eric Swanson (Eric)

1. Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland offers scholarships of 3,500 PLN for 3 PhD students, within the frames of TEAM program. Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (May 9 2012) Ophthalmology , Jobs & Studentships The project, entitled ‘Novel optical techniques for enhanced structural, functional and dynamical imaging of anterior and posterior segments of the eye’ consists of two independent parts: The objective of the first part of the project is to broaden knowledge about the dynamic optical processes in the human retina especially these based on auto-fluorescence of retinal tissue, to develop novel ultrahigh resolution, optical imaging modality for visualization of morphology and function of the human retina. The objective of the second part of the project is to develop new, high performance imaging technology , that will have widespread research and clinical applications, to ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Maciej Wojtkowski   Nicolaus Copernicus University   Purdue University

2. Nicolaus Copernicus University, Toruń, Poland offers scholarships of 1,000 PLN for 2 students, within the frames of TEAM program. Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (May 9 2012) Ophthalmology , Jobs & Studentships The project,entitled‘Novel optical techniques forenhanced structural, functional and dynamical imaging of anterior and posteriorsegments of the eye’consistsof two independent parts:Theobjective of the first part of the projectis to broaden knowledge about the dynamic optical processes in the human retinaespecially these based on auto-fluorescence of retinal tissue, to develop novelultrahigh resolution, optical imaging modality for visualization of morphologyand function of the human retina. The objective of the second part of the project is to develop new, high performance imaging technology, that will have widespread research andclinical applications, to elucidate changes in morphology andbiomechanical properties of the anterior ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Maciej Wojtkowski   Nicolaus Copernicus University   Purdue University

3. Massachusetts General Hospital wins NIH Grant to on Development of a Preclinical Optical Frequency Domain Angiography Instrument Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (May 8 2012) Cardiology , Funding The Massachusetts General Hospital received a $464,845 2012 NIH grant to develop a preclinical optical frequency domain angiography instrument. The principal Investigator is Benjamin Vakoc. This grant is part of a multi-year project that started in 2012 and ends in 2017. Below is a summary of the work. Tumor-induced angiogenesis plays a central role in the progression of tumors to malignancy, provides the critical transport of blood-born therapies into the tumor space, and supplies oxygen to effectuate oxygen-dependent radiological and light-based therapies. Pre-clinical research in tumor angiogenesis and tumor microvascular function has traditionally relied on histological methods, which suffer ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts General Hospital   Harvard University   Benjamin J. Vakoc

4. University of Arizona wins NIH Grant to on Diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer by Confocal Microendoscopy Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (May 8 2012) Gynecology , Funding The University of Arizona received a $276,708 2012 NIH grant to study diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer by Confocal Microendoscopy. The principal Investigator is Arthur Gmitro. This grant is part of a multi-year project that started in 2005 and ends in 2014. Below is a summary of the work. The objective of this research is to further develop and clinically validate a real-time multispectral confocal microendoscope for in vivo diagnosis of ovarian cancer. The confocal microendoscope is a new type of instrument for visualizing tissue at the cellular level and has shown great promise for performing optical biopsy. Confocal microendoscopy ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Arizona

5. University of Iowa wins NIH Grant to Study Retinal Therapy Guided by 3-D OCT Image Analysis Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (May 8 2012) Ophthalmology , Funding The University of Iowa won a $526,947 2012 NIH grant to study retinal therapy guided by 3-D Optical Coherence Tomography analysis. The principal Investigator is Milan Sonka. This grant is part of a multi-year project that started in 2010 and ends in 2012. Below is a summary of the work. Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the primary causes of blindness in the U.S. A wealth of powerful new treatments, especially anti-VEGF agents, have recently become available to restore visual function in choroidal neovascularization (CNV), the most severe form of AMD. The risk of ocular adverse ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Heidelberg Engineering   Heidelberg Spectralis   University of Iowa

6. CBORT OCT Technical Foundations and Systematic Implementation Summer Workshop 2012 July 30-31st, Cambridge MA, USA. Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Apr 2 2012) The Center for Biomedical OCT Research and Translation (CBORT), at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School is hosting its first annual OCT workshop, OCT: Technical Foundations and Systematic Implementation. The event will bring a highly select group of OCT engineers and researchers from academia and industry to Boston for intense theoretical and practical training of OCT principles and functionality. Lectures and hands on laboratory demos will be held by leaders in the field including: Professors Brett Bouma, Guillermo (Gary) Tearney, S.H. (Andy) Yun, and Ben Vakoc. Topics will include light source development, signal processing & system calibration, system integration ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Guillermo J. Tearney   Brett E. Bouma   Seok-Hyun Yun

7. Bioptigen Receives $1.2M NIH Grant for Pediatric Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 23 2012) Funding Bioptigen received a $1,257,593 Calendar Year 2012 NIH Grant for Pediatric Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. The project is a four year project that started in 2008 and ends in 2012. Bradley Bower is the PI. Below is a summary of the study. Acquiring diagnostic images of the retina in children is necessary to the prevention and treatment of pediatric eye disease, but it is often difficult due to the large range of eye shapes and sizes from preemies to older children and the inability of most children within this range to focus on an imaging target during ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Bioptigen   Bradley A. Bower

8. Post-Doctoral/Research Associate Positions Available, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston IL Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 21 2012) Jobs & Studentships Description: Two post-doctoral/research associate positions are immediately available in the Functional Optical Imaging Lab, Department of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University. These positions are multi-year positions funded by NIH. You will conduct state-of-the-art research on novel optical microscopy, super-resolution imaging, nano-photonics, and retinal imaging. The research environment at NU BME is very friendly and collaborative. You will be working with outstanding and diligent group members and world-class collaborators. If interested, please send CV and names and contact information of three references to H.F. Zhang. For more information, please visit http://foil.northwestern.edu . Qualifications: Candidates are expected to ... (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   National Institutes of Health   Northwestern University   Hao F. Zhang

9. Share your OCT Thesis on OCT News Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 20 2012) Student Theses OCT News is seeking links to bachelors, masters, and PhD theses in the area of "Optical Coherence Tomography". Traditionally student theses contain a great wealth of information but are rarely accessible to the OCT community. If you or someone you know wrote an OCT thesis and would like to share it with the community please submit a link or PDF using the "Contact OCT News" tab in the main menu bar or the feedback link in the footer and we will include it here: Student Theses. Thesis will only be included if the link is free of charge to users. (Read Full Article)

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10. Third Annual Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Symposium in Association with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) March 25, 2012 Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 15 2012) Cardiology The 3rd Annual Optical Coherence Tomography Symposium in Association with Massachusetts General Hospital will be held in Chicago conjunction with American College of Cardiology this year. Speakers include Ik-Kyung Jang, M.D., PhD, FACC, Jagat Narula M.D., PhD, FACC, Marco A. Costa, M.D., PhD, FACC, FSCAI, Francesco Prati, M.D., Abhiram Prasad, M.D., Soo Joong Kim, M.D., PhD, Koji Kato, M.D., PhD, Taishi Yonetsu, M.D., and more. St. Jude Medical is a sponsor for this event. For more information about this important symposium click HERE. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Case Western Reserve University   Massachusetts General Hospital   Ik-Kyung Jang

11. Postdoctoral Research Associate Opening In High Resolution Retinal Imaging at The New England College of Optometry Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 13 2012) Ophthalmology , Jobs & Studentships An NEI funded postdoctoral fellow / research associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Nathan Doble in the Department of Vision Science at the New England College of Optometry (NECO), Boston, MA. The successful candidate will work within a highly collaborative research environment focused on the development and use of high resolution adaptive optics instrumentation for the study of retinal structure and function. We are interested in candidates with optical / biomedical engineering expertise. Experience with controls engineering and / or signal processing would be particularly advantageous. Prior programming experience with Matlab, C, C++ is essential. We seek a talented and ... (Read Full Article)

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12. Michelson Diagnostics announces £607k ($952k) investment to drive sales growth of revolutionary skin cancer scanner Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 13 2012) Dermatology , Oncology , Funding , Other Business News Michelson Diagnostics (‘Michelson’) has announced an investment of £607k by shareholders Octopus Investments (‘Octopus’), Catapult Venture Managers (‘Catapult’) and individual investors, especially London Business Angels. The investment, which was an extension to the £1.92M investment in October 2011, will be used to further expand sales & support infrastructure in both USA and Europe, as Michelson’s installed base of ‘VivoSight’ skin cancer laser scanners continues to expand. The Company’s first product based on its patented multi‐beam optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology, the VivoSight scanner, is expected to revolutionise the market for the non‐invasive diagnosis and treatment of ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Michelson Diagnostics   Jon Holmes   FDA

13. Postoctoral Position in Adaptive Optics Retina Imaging at the University of Houston College of Optometry Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 9 2012) Ophthalmology , Jobs & Studentships A postdoctoral position is available in Jason Porter’s laboratory at the University of Houston’s College of Optometry (UHCO), funded by an NIH grant. The successful applicant will be involved primarily in redesigning, aligning and operating a high-resolution adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope for imaging the living eye. The successful applicant will also work on projects that explore improved methods for adaptive optics correction and/or the underlying mechanisms responsible for retinal diseases using in vivo adaptive optics imaging along with other advanced optical and functional imaging techniques. This position will offer opportunities for advancing the applicant’s teaching ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   National Institutes of Health   University of Houston   National Eye Institute

14. PhD Studentship Opening in Development of novel image analysis techniques using coronary OCT predict progression of human coronary atherosclerosis at University of Liecester Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 9 2012) Cardiology , Jobs & Studentships PhD Studentship Opening in Development of novel image analysis techniques using coronary optical coherence tomography to predict progression of human coronary atherosclerosis at the University of Leicester.   Competition funding with one or more of these projects. The project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. Fully funded (stipend at RCUK rates, fees and laboratory costs) and is available to UK/EU candidates only. Candidates should have (or expect to achieve) a First Class or 2.1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant biological and/or molecular subject and meet the University's standard English Language entry ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Loughborough University   St. Jude Medical   Martin J. Leahy

15. Senior/Principal OCT Systems Engineer Opening at NinePoint Medical Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 6 2012) Jobs & Studentships NinePoint Medical, Inc . is developing, manufacturing and commercializing medical devices that enable in vivo pathology. Initial products will integrate breakthrough optical imaging technologies with advanced algorithmic processes to provide physicians with real-time decision making capabilities and image-guided therapies during minimally invasive procedures. The Company’s vision is to provide products that ultimately streamline care and improve patient outcomes. We are seeking a talented Senior/Principal OCT Systems Engineer to participate in the design, development and commercialization of novel image based solutions to the in vivo pathology paradigm. If you join our team, you will work alongside experts in several different ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   FDA   NinePoint Medical

16. Nicolaus Copernicus University has vacancies for 2 post-doc positions funded for a period of 36 months Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 3 2012) Jobs & Studentships Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU), Toruń, Poland has vacancies for 2 post-doc positions, funded for a period of 36 months within the frames of TEAM program. Post-docs will be employed at Nicolaus Copernicus University (http://www.umk.pl/en/) with full employee benefits, and they will receive a scholarship at the amount of 5 000 PLN. TEAM Program, founded by The Foundation for Polish Science (FNP) is a project aiming at increase in engagement of young scientists in research performed by the best teams and in the best laboratories in Poland. The program is addressed to research teams’ leaders intending to ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Maciej Wojtkowski   Nicolaus Copernicus University   Purdue University

17. Optovue Announces US sales orders for advanced OCT up 32% over previous year Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Mar 1 2012) Ophthalmology , Other Business News Optovue Press Release - The number of advanced OCT systems sold by Optovue in the U.S. market are up 32%   for 2011 over 2010 record levels.   FREMONT, CA, February 28 th, 2012 – Optovue Inc., reports that for fiscal year 2011,   unit sales of the flagship RTVue ® FD-OCT and innovative iVue® Compact SD-OCT are   up 32% over the 2010 unit sales level. The company also noted that the December 2011   U.S. sales were yet again at record numbers, surpassing the 2010 December U.S. sales   orders.   “Gaining market share in the home country where Optovue manufactures is always   satisfying”, stated ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Optovue   FDA   Optovue RTVue-100

18. Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Announces Tax Incentives Targeting Growth at 28 Companies and Totaling $21.2 million Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 22 2012) Funding , Other Business News Center Awards $21.2 million to foster job growth in the Massachusetts Life Sciences sectors   The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center announced today that the Center’s Board of Directors has awarded $21.2 million in tax incentives to 28 life sciences companies. The recipient companies have committed to creating more than 940 new jobs in the Commonwealth this year. The Life Sciences Tax Incentive Program, established in 2008 as part of the state’s tenyear, $1 billion Life Sciences Initiative, authorizes up to $25 million in tax incentives each year for companies engaged in life sciences research and development, commercialization ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   St. Jude Medical   NinePoint Medical

19. Post Doctoral non-clinical Scientist in Translational Coronary Optical Coherence Tomography at University of Leicester Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 22 2012) Cardiology , Jobs & Studentships This post is funded by the NIHR Leicester Cardiovascular Biomedical Research Unit (BRU) to support translational studies using coronary optical coherence tomography. The primary objective will build on established techniques for post processing optical coherence tomography images developed from OCT studies of skin and brain and to adapt these approaches to develop techniques for real-time mapping of the coronary wall microcirculation including areas of atherosclerotic neovascularisation. This will use correlation mapping OCT a promising technique for microcirculation morphology imaging combining standard OCT imaging and an agile image analysis system based on the correlation statistic. The aim will be to generate ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Loughborough University   St. Jude Medical   Martin J. Leahy

20. Compact Imaging Reaches Agreement On Research Collaboration with Irish Universities Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 16 2012) Other Business News , Partnership NUI Galway, University of Limerick to Provide Biophotonics Expertise, Gain Stake in Emerging Silicon Valley Technology Company Compact Imaging Inc. (CI) today announced an innovative research collaboration with National University of Ireland Galway and University of Limerick. The two-year agreement, in the scientific field of biophotonics, specifically optical coherence tomography (OCT), will explore and further develop CI’s novel technologies. OCT is an imaging technique similar to ultrasound, but employing light rather than sound. The project will combine National University of Ireland Galway’s globally-recognized body of OCT research in medical and biological imaging with CI’s development and intellectual ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Limerick   Martin J. Leahy   National University of Ireland, Galway

21. Canadian Government Helps Photonic and Other High Tech Companies to the Tune of ~$4B/year by Shredding Them but Worries Exist it Won’t (or Will) Continue Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 15 2012) Funding , Other Business News The Canadian Government has a program called the Scientific Research and Experimental Development Tax Incentive Program or SR&ED (referred to as “Shred”). The program is designed to foster high tech R&D in Canada and last year it paid out ~$4B in cash credits to over 18,000 participants. While there are many R&D incentive programs in the US, Europe, and elsewhere, the Canadian SR&ED program seems particularly attractive in that it can often result in a timely cash payment, not just a net deduction against present or future earnings of a company. It can be a ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   National Research Council Canada   Optos   Tornado Medical Systems

22. Marie Curie Experienced Researcher at the University of Sheffield Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 5 2012) Jobs & Studentships This project is funded for 2 years by a European Framework 7 funding scheme - Marie Curie Actions - Industry Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP). This project is led by Philips Limited and involves two partner Universities - the University of Sheffield and the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Poland. The project title is Understanding Interactions of Human Tissue with Medical Devices (UNITISS). The primary role of the Experienced Researcher will be to produce tissue engineered skin to use as a test bed in which to investigate the impact of medical devices (such as catheters) on the response of the skin in ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Université Pierre et Marie Curie   University of Sheffield

23. NinePoint Medical Announces Formation of Clinical and Technology Advisory Boards Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Feb 2 2012) Gastroenterology , Other Business News Eleven Leading Experts Will Provide Strategic Counsel as Company Continues to Develop Nvision VLE Imaging System   NinePoint Medical, Inc., an emerging leader in the development of medical devices for in vivo pathology, today announced theappointment of 11 leading experts to its newly formed clinical and technology advisory boards. These experts will support the continued growth of NinePoint Medical and will serve as strategic advisers to the company as it progresses a next-generation high-resolution optical imaging technology, the Nvision VLE Imaging System. "We look forward to working closely with these distinguished experts as we continue to develop our groundbreaking technology,which ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Guillermo J. Tearney   Brett E. Bouma   University of Pittsburgh

24. PhD on developing new type of Optical Coherence Tomography Instruments Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Jan 31 2012) Jobs & Studentships PROPHET (Postgraduate Research on Photonics as an Enabling Technology www. prophet-itn.eu) is a Marie Curie Initial Training Network funded by the EU Framework Programme 7. Photonics is an important enabling technology for a wide range of applications in diverse areas; the photonics industry in Europe accounted for revenues of €49 billion in 2006. The PROPHET network will train a cohort of 14 early stage researchers and 5 young experienced researchers in the full gamut of skills required for a career in photonics, including materials growth, device fabrication, characterisation, design, theory, and commercialisation. A carefully-chosen, well-balanced consortium of 9 academic ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Maciej Wojtkowski   Nicolaus Copernicus University   University of St. Andrews

25. Post-doctoral Associate Position in Biophotonics / Biomedical Optical Imaging at Lehigh University Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News (Jan 31 2012) Jobs & Studentships Position description: A full-time Postdoctoral Associate position in Biophotonics / Biomedical Optical Imaging is available at Lehigh University starting in June 2012. The primary purpose of this position will be for a highly motivated individual to develop advanced optical imaging techniques for novel biomedical applications in vitro and/or in vivo. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering or related fields before June 2012. Hands-on experience on optical and electronic instrumentations such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), optical coherence microscopy (OCM), non-linear microscopy, diffuse optical imaging, laser speckle imaging, etc.. Good ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts Institute of Technology   James G. Fujimoto   Lehigh University

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