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Biophotonics and medical technology

Our Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (AB MPH & BMT) researches and develops biophotonic technologies for translational biomedical research and clinical application. The main research focus is on optical coherence tomography (OCT) (Walther group) as well as infrared spectroscopy and non-linear optical microscopy (Galli group).

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Insight into our research areas

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Our fields of research

Our main research areas are optical coherence tomography (OCT) as well as infrared spectroscopy and label-free non-linear microscopy of biological tissues. For translational clinical research, we primarily develop compact endoscopic optical solutions. Find out more here!
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Current projects

We are currently focusing increasingly on biomedical optical imaging in the ear, nose and throat area and are cooperating intensively with our clinical partners in the clinics for ENT, dental conservation, oral and maxillofacial surgery and neurosurgery. If you are interested in cooperating with us, please contact us!
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Publica­tions

Our team of scientists, engineers and (dental) physicians regularly publishes the latest research results of the department at international conferences and in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Find out more about our publications!
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Research expertise

1) Research and in vivo evaluation of innovative imaging techniques such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), multiphoton microscopy and combined Brillouin-Raman spectroscopy.

2) Development of miniaturized endoscopic optics for non-invasive and minimally invasive in vivo imaging during routine clinical examinations and surgical procedures.

3) Concepts and solutions for optimized data and image processing in basic and translational research with the overarching goal of improving patient care.