Optical Coherence Tomography News

1. Altris.AI – The New Era of Retinal Diagnosis is Coming

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Oct 13 2018 Ophthalmology , Other Business News

   

   Altris.AI (Altris, Inc) announced it has signed an agreement with a South Korean ophthalmic and optical medical equipment manufacturer Huvitz Co., Ltd. aimed at the development of customized deep learning solutions for retinal diseases detection unique for Huvitz HOCT-1/1F device, All-in-One PC integrated 3D Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Fundus Camera. Altris.AI’s OCT and Fundus algorithms have been trained using anonymized OCT retinal scans as well as Fundus images collected during more than 12 years, and are able to detect more than 50 retinal diseases and conditions. Currently, Altris.AI’s solution is available in web ...

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2. Post-doctoral Associate Position in Biophotonics / Biomedical Optical Imaging at Lehigh University

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Oct 12 2018 Jobs & Studentships

   

   Position description: A full-time Postdoctoral Associate position in Biophotonics / Biomedical Optical Imaging is available at Lehigh University starting ASAP . 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. Hands-on experience with optical coherence tomography (OCT), including spectral-domain and swept-source OCT, is preferred. Good publication record and communication skills. Research areas: The candidate is expected to work on one of the ...

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   Mentions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology National Institutes of Health James G. Fujimoto

3. Feature Of The Week 10/08/2018: Clinical Utility of Ultrahigh-Speed Endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography in Gastroenterology

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Oct 7 2018 Gastroenterology

   

   Barrett’s esophagus (BE) surveillance is limited by biopsy sampling error. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) enables microscopic resolution, high speed, volumetric imaging and is commercially available as volumetric laser endomicroscopy (VLE, NinePoint Medical). Studies investigated cross-sectional OCT dysplasia features, including a diagnostic algorithm (VLE-DA), however, many VLE studies used ex vivo specimens due to challenges in registering biopsy with OCT. We previously demonstrated ultrahigh-speed endoscopic OCT >10x faster than commercial instruments, enabling depth-resolved en face and cross-sectional imaging. This study investigated volumetric en face and cross-sectional OCT for identifying neoplasia. 74 OCT datasets with correlated biopsy/endoscopic mucosal resection histology ...

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   Mentions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology James G. Fujimoto Thorlabs

4. Feature Of The Week 09/29/2018: Cornell University Researchers Develop New Method for Ultra-Deep, Speckle-Suppressed, Volumetric Optical Coherence Microscopy

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 29 2018

   

   Multiple scattering is a major barrier that limits the optical imaging depth in scattering media. In order to alleviate this effect, we demonstrate aberration-diverse optical coherence tomography (AD-OCT), which exploits the phase correlation between the deterministic signals from single-scattered photons to suppress the random background caused by multiple scattering and speckle. AD-OCT illuminates the sample volume with diverse aberrated point spread functions, and computationally removes these intentionally applied aberrations. After accumulating 12 astigmatism-diverse OCT volumes, we show a 10 dB enhancement in signal-to-background ratio via a coherent average of reconstructed signals from a USAF target located 7.2 scattering mean ...

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   Mentions: Cornell University Steven G. Adie

5. Product Development Engineering Opening at Opticent Health.

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 26 2018 Jobs & Studentships

   

   Opticent, Inc. ( Opticent Health ) is a start-up company commercializing an in-house developed patent portfolio related to visible-light optical coherence tomography (OCT) targeting the ophthalmic market. Opticent Health’s core technologies were initially developed at Northwestern University. Since its founding, Opticent Health has experienced rapid market adoption of its OCT instruments and rapid commercial expansion. Opticent Health is located in Evanston IL, part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The company’s management team, with guidance from its prominent advisory board, is expanding its engineering staff and seeks highly qualified personnel for the following position: Product Development Engineer (software focus) Qualifications ...

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6. Optovue Showcases World’s First OCT Angiography Metrics and Non-contact Method for Corneal Measurements at Vision Expo West

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 26 2018 Ophthalmology , Other Business News

   

   Company Introduces Non-mydriatic Ophthalmic Camera Optovue, the global leader in the development of optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) and OCT angiography ( OCTA ), will showcase AngioAnalytics™, the world’s first OCTA blood vessel measurement technology to help clinicians manage diseases that cause progressive blindness, and 3D PAR, its three-dimensional projection artifact removal software at Vision Expo West 2018. The company will also highlight its 9mm Epithelial Thickness Mapping (ETM), a wider version of its non-contact, quantitative method for corneal epithelia and stromal measurements, and debut its new non-mydriatic ophthalmic camera, Vivicon, offering a touch-screen tablet interface with fully automatic alignment and image ...

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   Mentions: Optovue Jay Wei FDA

7. Northeast Symposium on Biomedical Optics to be Held October 24th, 2018

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 25 2018

   

   On behalf of the Center for Biomedical OCT Research and Translation (CBORT) at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, we would like to invite you to participate in the Northeast Symposium on Biomedical Optics 2018 and present your interesting work. This one-day symposium will be held on October 24th, 2018 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, MA. Lunch and coffee will be provided, and a Best Poster Award will be presented at the closing reception with food and drink. Registration is completely FREE. If you would like to participate, please register at the following link, where you will ...

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   Mentions: Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University Jian Ren

8. Professor Andrzej Kowalczyk Celebration Gala

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 24 2018

   

   On September 15 th 2018, the Institute of Physics at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, held a special event to celebrate the academic achievements of Professor Andrzej Kowalczyk, on the occasion of his retirement. Professor Kowalczyk has been a great mentor, teacher, scholar and ambassador of science over his lengthy career. At the conclusion of his PhD thesis viva voce on spectroscopy, the great Jabłoński, the grandfather of fluorescence, said “Too much Chemistry, Dr Kowalczyk!” A great part of his scientific work has, indeed, been devoted to the development of spectral domain optical coherence tomography – pure optics, and his ...

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   Mentions: National Institutes of Health Adrian G. Podoleanu University of Kent

9. Heidelberg Engineering OCT Angiography Module Now Available in the United States

   Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 17 2018 Ophthalmology , Other Business News

   

   OCTA is a key component of the SPECTRALIS portfolio, delivering on the platform’s upgradeability and multimodal image capabilities. Heidelberg Engineering, a privately-held imaging solutions company focused on advanced diagnostic instruments and IT solutions for eye care professionals, announced today that it has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its OCT Angiography Module (OCTA). The additional module is now available for new and existing SPECTRALIS® upgradeable diagnostic imaging devices. “We are excited to announce this FDA clearance as further validation not only of OCTA technology in the industry, but also of our commitment to meeting the highest ...

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   Mentions: Heidelberg Engineering Tufts University FDA

10. Postdoctoral Fellowship/Research Associate Position at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Sep 8 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    A postdoctoral research fellowship/research associate position is immediately available in the Center for Ophthalmic Optics and Lasers www.COOLLab.net , Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University. The fellowship will focus on interdisciplinary projects in the field of optical imaging and real-time image processing. Ph.D. in Optics, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related field is required. Demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas is required: expertise in optical coherence Tomography, scanning laser ophthalmoscope and adaptive optics, optical/electrical system design, prototyping and simulation, data acquisition and system control/synchronization, and C++/GPU ...

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    Mentions: David Huang Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ophthalmic Optics and Lasers

11. Feature Of The Week 08/31/2018: Spectroscopic Characterization of Si/Mo Thin-film Stack at Extreme Ultraviolet Range

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 31 2018 NDE/NDT

    

    Using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation for nanoscale imaging has recently seen much interest. As actinic patterned mask inspection tools are not available, chipmakers have to rely on wafer inspection to identify mask defects. To fulfill the requirements of mask inspection, EUV sources with high brightness, high stability (spatial and temporal), and cost effectiveness are needed. In a laser-produced-plasma (LPP) generated EUV system, a high-intensity laser beam is focused onto a tin target to form a hot plasma, which emits ultraviolet light. In this study, a fiber-laser excitation source was used to generate stable 13.5-nm EUV for spectroscopic optical coherence ...

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    Mentions: National Taiwan University Sheng-Lung Huang Yin-Wen Lee

12. Senior Optical Engineer Opening at Celera Motion

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 28 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    Celera Motion’s precision optical encoders solve motion control challenges for technology-driven medical and advanced industrial original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are growing and are looking for a skilled, passionate, disciplined and enthusiastic Senior Optical Engineer to join our high performing team. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of the full spectrum of modern interferometry-based and classical optical technologies, along with a continued focus on learning and innovating. They will be self-starting and self-directing, with a strong desire to collaborate with and to grow with others in the organization. They will have passion around both the ...

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13. Avinger Completes Enrollment in SCAN Clinical Study Comparings OCT Imaging with IVUS for Diagnostic Imaging in Peripheral Arteries

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 25 2018 Cardiology , Other Business News

    

    Post-Market Study Compares Pantheris OCT Imaging with IVUS for Diagnostic Imaging in Peripheral Arteries Avinger, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGR), a leading developer of innovative treatments for peripheral artery disease (PAD), today announced that it has completed enrollment in the SCAN clinical study, a post-market study comparing optical coherence tomography (OCT) with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) as a diagnostic imaging tool in the peripheral arteries. Avinger’s proprietary Lumivascular technology utilizes OCT to provide real-time vascular imaging for the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease. OCT is a light-based, high-definition imaging modality, which generates no X-ray radiation, and has a resolution approximately ...

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14. Image Data Analyst, GlaxoSmithKline Center for Optical Molecular Imaging, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 21 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    Image Data Analyst GlaxoSmithKline Center for Optical Molecular Imaging Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The GlaxoSmithKline Center for Optical Molecular Imaging at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology seeks a bright, energetic, and motivated candidate to fill a vacancy for a full-time Image Data Analyst. The purpose of this position is to lead the analysis of image data from translational optical biomedical imaging systems. The successful candidate will need a solid and broad understanding of image analysis software as well as software development including high-level user interface requirements in a Windows ...

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    Mentions: Stephen A. Boppart University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

15. Imaging Research Scientist, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 21 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    The Biophotonics Imaging Laboratory and the Center for Optical Molecular Imaging at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology seek to fill a position for a full-time Imaging Research Scientist. The purpose of this position is to develop and operate optical imaging technologies and systems, and perform and/or manage translational imaging studies involving cell lines, pre-clinical animal models, human subjects, and/or human tissue specimens. This position will work closely with research personnel and physicians, and will also interface with industry partners and collaborators at GlaxoSmithKline. Duties and Responsibilities: Innovate and develop novel optical imaging systems, including both ...

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    Mentions: Stephen A. Boppart University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

16. Feature Issue of Biomedical Optics Express: Progress in Multimodal En-Face Imaging Manuscript Deadline September 15, 2018

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 21 2018

    

    Biomedical Optics Express welcomes submissions to a feature issue on "Progress in Multimodal En-Face Imaging". Multimodal optical imaging certainly enriches the amount of information that can be retrieved from biological tissue. For this purpose, many different approaches have been combined, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), microscopy, scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (SLO), fluorescence imaging, multi-photon imaging, Raman spectroscopy, photoacoustics, and many more. This year marks 20 years from the publication of a first report on a combination of the old SLO, dating back from 1980, and of OCT, at that time a rather novel imaging technique as it was just invented in ...

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    Mentions: Joseph A. Izatt Duke University Adrian G. Podoleanu

17. Thorlabs Releases New MEMS‐VCSEL Swept‐Wavelength Laser Sources

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 16 2018 Other Business News , Tunable Sources

    

    Thorlabs announced today that it has released next‐generation versions of its 1300 nm MEMS‐VCSEL Swept‐Wavelength Laser Sources. With a record‐breaking coherence length of over 100 mm and sweep rates of either 100 kHz or 200 kHz, the SL131090 and SL132120 are the only commercially available MEMS‐VCSEL laser sources on the market. Based on a patented microelectromechanical system (MEMS) tunable vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), these light sources include an active power control that maintains constant output power over the lifetime of the laser. All drive electronics and trigger signals needed to seamlessly integrate these ...

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18. Masters of Science in Optical Coherence Tomography at the University of Kent

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 14 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is having a dramatic impact on the diagnosis and management of eye disease, and offers a wide range of career prospects in research and industry. Come and study the principles of spectral and time domain interferometry, and learn how progress in the fibre optics and laser industry has shaped OCT technology. In this one-year programme, students will develop an experimental project under the supervision of one of the four academics of the Applied Optics Group (AOG) which has long and extensive experience in OCT. Projects can be selected from a wide range of areas, including tissue ...

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    Mentions: Adrian G. Podoleanu University of Kent

19. Post-doctoral Research Fellow Position and 2 PhD Studentships in Ophthalmic Imaging at the Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 14 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    The Bio-Optics & Optical Engineering Lab at the Nicolaus Copernicus University invites applications for the positions in a project entitled Lenticular and vitreal light scattering and refraction for tomorrow's eye diagnostics financed by the Foundation for Polish Science (Programme TEAM) from the Smart Growth Operational Programme funds (PO IR) in 2014-2020. We are seeking young researchers for the following positions: Post-doctoral Research Fellow, and PhD students (2x). The project aims at the development and clinical validation of novel imaging-based tools to extract spatially resolved information on the light scattering and refraction in the ocular structures and media. The project addresses ...

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    Mentions: Nicolaus Copernicus University Ireneusz Grulkowski

20. Conavi Medical Announces Clinical Use of the Novasight Hybrid System with Simultaneous Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Capabilities

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 14 2018 Cardiology , Other Business News

    

    Conavi TM Medical Inc. (www.conavi.com) is pleased to announce the first clinical use of the Novasight TM Hybrid System, which enables simultaneous imaging of coronary arteries with both intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). IVUS or OCT are typically used by interventional cardiologists to image coronary anatomy during minimally invasive procedures, such as angiograms, angioplasty and stenting procedures. Drs. Tej Sheth and Natalia Pinilla Echeverri are co-investigators at Hamilton General Hospital where the procedures were performed under a Health Canada Investigational Testing Authorization. The technology originated from Dr. Courtney’s laboratory at Sunnybrook Research Institute in ...

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    Mentions: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Brian K. Courtney Conavi Medical Inc.

21. Mechanical/Optical Engineering Position at OCT Medical Imaging Inc.

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 2 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    Job Description This opening is for a senior mechanical engineer who will be responsible for the design and development and manufacturing of several intravascular catheters and pullback devices used in intravascular imaging. Senior mechanical engineer will develop disposable devices following FDA regulatory standards, by working in coordination with regulatory professionals, optical engineers and software professionals in the company. Moreover, senior mechanical engineer will, maintain history files of product designs, and make changes by working in close coordination with end-users as needed. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10 years’ experience in medical device industry or ...

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    Mentions: FDA OCT Medical Imaging Inc

22. Feature Of The Week 08/01/2018: OCT Shows Promise in Effecting Outcomes after Coronary Intervention Being Associated with Improved Long-Term Survival

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 1 2018 Cardiology

    

    Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect on long-term survival of using optical coherence tomography (OCT) during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Background Angiographic guidance for PCI has substantial limitations. The superior spatial resolution of OCT could translate into meaningful clinical benefits, although limited data exist to date about their effect on clinical endpoints. Methods This was a cohort study based on the Pan-London (United Kingdom) PCI registry, which includes 123,764 patients who underwent PCI in National Health Service hospitals in London between 2005 and 2015. Patients undergoing primary PCI or pressure wire use were excluded leaving 87,166 ...

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    Mentions: Imperial College London Kings College London Christos V. Bourantas

23. Postdoc Position in Biomedical Optics and Photonics at University of Western Australia

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Aug 1 2018 Jobs & Studentships

    

    Now available is a position for a Postdoc in Biomedical Optics, Biophotonics, Photonics or Optical Microscopy | Ref: 502043 | SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER ENGINEERING OPTICAL+BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY Two year appointment Salary range: Level A $68,452 – $97,497 p.a. or Level B $97,310 – $115,350 p.a. (dependent on qualifications and experience) Postdoc in Biomedical Optics/Biophotonics/Photonics/Optical Microscopy (Australia) The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus ...

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    Mentions: David D. Sampson University of Western Australia

24. Axsun Technologies Announces Breakthrough Tunable VCSEL Platform for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging

    Explore Optical Coherence Tomography News Jul 24 2018 Other Business News , Tunable Sources

    

    Axsun Technologies, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of MEMSbased optical engines for medical imaging, industrial spectroscopy, and optical telecommunications, today announced the development of a novel Tunable Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (Tunable VCSEL) platform for OCT imaging applications. Raising the bar on OCT imaging performance, Axsun’s new Tunable VCSEL platform leverages the company’s core strengths of high performance optical integration and cost-effective volume manufacturing. By integrating all the major tunable VCSEL components into a single compact butterfly package, the Axsun tunable VCSEL enables higher performance and flexibility, reliability and scalability with low power consumption. “While our ...

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