Biophotonics '09: Lecture by Prof. Eva Sevick-Muraca

Near-infrared fluorescence for medical imaging and tomography

Professor Eva M. Sevick-Muraca

Professor and Cullen Chair in Molecular Medicine
The Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine
Director, Center for Molecular Imaging
NCI Network for Translational Research
The University of Texas Health Center Science-Houston
1825 Pressler Street, SRB 330A Houston TX 77030, USA

Tel: +1 713 500 3560
Fax: +1 713 500 0319
E-mail: eva.sevick@uth.tmc.edu

Abstract

In this lecture series, we will focus upon the development of near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging and tomography as a molecular imaging technique to be used towards personalized medicine. Specifically, the first lecture will provide an introduction to medical imaging and focus upon molecular imaging techniques currently employed in the clinic. In the second lecture, we will review NIR light interaction with tissue, photon budgets in tissue, and availability of instrumentation and current limitations they present. A brief introduction to the mathematics of NIR fluorescence tomography will be described. In the third lecture, we will focus upon disease targets for molecular imaging and tomography and the biology of those targets in human disease. Finally, in the last lecture, we will present the first application of NIR fluorescence in humans and provide fascinating images not previously possible with conventional medical imaging. 

Reference

E. M. Sevick-Muraca and J.C. Rasmussen, "Molecular Imaging with Optics: A Primer and a Case for Near-Infrared Fluorescence Techniques in Personalized Medicine," J. Biomedical Optics 13), 041303 (2008).

Link to program

• Session 8

Links to lectures at Biophotonics '09 Lecture 1 Lecture 2 Lecture 3 Lecture 4 Links to lectures at Biophotonics '07 Molecular Imaging: Nuclear Molecular Imaging: Optical Molecular Imaging: Engineering Molecular Imaging: Clinical Application

Prof. Eva Sevick-Muraca during her lectures at Biophotonics '07.

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