BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laserlab-Europe AISBL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Laserlab-Europe AISBL X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laserlab-Europe AISBL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250912T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250912T123000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250909T071215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T071916Z UID:10000233-1757674800-1757680200@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Meeting of the expert group 'Laser science for health' DESCRIPTION:  \nMembers of the expert group have received the meeting link by email. \nIf you are interested in joining this expert group meeting\, please contact Antonio Pifferi (POLIMI). URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/meeting-eg-laser-science-for-health-2025-09/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/eg-health_news-post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241016T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20241016T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T094110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T074207Z UID:10000070-1729094400-1729098000@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Next generation time-domain diffuse optics using superconducting nanowire detectors DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lisa Kobayashi (ICFO\, Spain)\n \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) is an established diffuse optical method which non-invasively measures regional\, microvascular blood flow from laser speckles.  Although the utility of DCS has been demonstrated in clinical trials relating to a variety of clinical conditions\, limited signal to noise have restricted the use of DCS to measure\, for example\, through hair or blood flow in very deeper tissue.  Recently\, another diffuse optical technique closely related to DCS\, speckle contrast optical spectroscopy (SCOS)\, has been gaining interest due to its ability to overcome the limitations of DCS by measuring laser speckle intensity statistics using detector arrays.  In this talk\, I will discuss advances made to push the boundaries of DCS and SCOS techniques by using pulsed lasers at longer wavelengths (beyond 1000 nm) and state-of-the art superconducting nanowire arrays. \nICFO is partner of the EIC Pathfinder project fastMOT. The project aims to develop an innovative light sensing solution\, a fast gated\, ultra-high quantum efficiency single-photon sensor\, to enable multifunctional deep body imaging with diffuse optics. With its Multifunctional Optical Tomograph (MOT) the project partners will be able to image deep organ and optical structures and monitor body functions including oxygenation\, haemodynamics\, perfusion and metabolism. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-next-generation-time-domain-diffuse-optics-using-superconducting-nanowire-detectors/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,fastMOT,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lle-talk_2024-10_kobayashi_fastmot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240925T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20240925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T091708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T074103Z UID:10000066-1727280000-1727283600@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser illumination in classical and super-resolution multicolor microscopy DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Adrien Mau (Abbelight\, France)  \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Microscopy is the art of observation of the infinitely small. However\, one cannot observe an object without collecting light from it\, and thus first sending light at it. \nWe will present how laser illumination coupled to smart optomechanical devices improved the traditional sample illumination methods. Notably\, our company Abbelight has pushed ASTER\, a strategy which delivers homogeneous and versatile illumination via fast control of laser positions. This will be applied to the principle of fluorescence microscopy\, which allows to image specific biological structures. \n \nFigure 1 : Fluorescence microscopy images of mitochondria\, in various illuminations schemes \nMoreover\, specific properties of light propagation can be used to perform optical sectioning\, such as oblique imaging and TIRF. \nFinally\, the high power of lasers coupled with the adaptability of ASTER can be used in Single Molecule Localization Microscopy\, an innovative field that can yield resolutions down to tens of nanometer but typically require high laser power (2kW/cm²). By coupling a variety of strategies and making best use of our laser light\, we can perform super resolution imaging on wide fields of view\, with 3D modalities and for up to three different biological structures. \n \nFigure 2 : three-dimensional imaging of clathrin (left) and microtubule (right) via ASTER illumination and a multicolor demixing method \nAbbelight is partner of the EIC Transition project nanoSCAN. The project aims to transform tissue analysis with a novel 3D spatial biology platform that provides crucial insights into cellular and tissue functions. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-laser-illumination-in-classical-and-super-resolution-multicolor-microscopy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,nanoscan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lle-talk_2024-09_mau_laser-illumination.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231025T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20231025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T102156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T063944Z UID:10000075-1698249600-1698253200@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Scientific fundamentals and practice of Photoacoustic Tomography DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Fábio A. Schaberle (CLL\, Portugal) \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Photoacoustic tomography (PAT) is based on the absorption of light by endogenous or exogenous molecules – organic or inorganic – and the subsequent generation of acoustic waves resulting of the rapid deposition of heat upon deactivation of the excited electronic states of these molecules. In practice\, PAT is used to imaging small animals\, e.g. mice\, using pulsed laser light with wavelengths capable of penetrating biological tissues (680nm-2300nm) and activating specific chromophores. The great advantages of PAT are the molecular contrast provided by the selective absorption of light and the resolution (microns) obtained by the high frequencies of acoustic waves. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-scientific-fundamentals-and-practice-of-photoacoustic-tomography/ CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,expert group photoacoustics,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/lle-talk_2023-10_schaberle_photoacoustic-tomography.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230920T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20230920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T104028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T075611Z UID:10000078-1695225600-1695229200@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: RGB lasers in dermatology and endoscopy DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Janis Spigulis (University of Latvia) \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n RGB lasers that emit simultaneously three spectral lines (red\, green and blue) are gaining increased applications\, mainly related to color projections and color TV. Thanks to the collimated output beam\, RGB laser radiation can be efficiently launched in optical fibers which open new application prospects\, including uniform three laser line illumination for highly sensitive spectral imaging to improve performance of clinical diagnostics in dermatology and endoscopy. \nThis talk provides insight into the principles and methodology of triple spectral line imaging under RGB laser-fiber illumination\, and its implementation in lab-made prototype devices. For assessment of skin malformations\, two RGB laser based prototypes were developed – one for examination of relatively small skin areas (~2-3 cm in diameter) and one for spectral line imaging of larger skin areas of typical dimensions ~40-80 cm\, suitable also for full-body skin diagnostic imaging. The obtained three spectral line images are further transformed into distribution maps of three main skin chromophores to help clinicians in diagnosing the malformations with higher precision and reliability. For assessment of mucosa pathologies\, a triple RGB laser line illumination system to replace the traditional white light endoscopic illumination has been developed. Some clinical examples will be discussed\, as well; clinical tests of the developed devices are underways. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-rgb-lasers-in-dermatology-and-endoscopy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lle-talk_2023-09_lasers-dermatology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20221019T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20221019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T110303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T075602Z UID:10000085-1666195200-1666198800@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser microscopy for the study of infectious disease DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dave Clarke (CLF\, UK) \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n Infectious diseases of humans\, animals\, and plants have very significant societal and economic impacts. The COVID-19 pandemic is an obvious example\, and another major threat is the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Climate change is bringing increasing pressure on crops\, making them more susceptible to diseases\, with potentially serious consequences for food supplies. \nOptical microscopy techniques have made a significant impact across many areas of human\, animal\, and plant biology\, and research into infectious disease is no exception. In this talk Dave Clarke (CLF) will give an overview of some of the latest laser-based optical microscopy methods\, and show examples from the Central Laser Facility’s research programme showing how they are providing valuable insights into the biology underlying infectious disease\, and helping point the way to new treatments. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-laser-microscopy-for-the-study-of-infectious-disease/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lle-talk_2022-10_clarke_infectious-disease.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220504T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T115638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T075552Z UID:10000089-1651680000-1651683600@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Adapting to an emerging pandemic to find a role for medical optics in COVID-19 patients and more DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Turgut Durduran (ICFO\, Spain) \n \n Watch the Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n When COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns started\, we sought to evaluate whether our technologies for evaluating tissue oxygen metabolism and hermodynamics with photonics could be helpful. A sequence of coincidences\, bright postdocoral fellows and an overworked intensive care physician with an amazing insight into the needs came together for us to embark in an international\, multi-center clinical trial with minimal funding. This then led to a Horizon 2020 project partially enabled by our longstanding collaborations in LaserLab JRAs. In the talk i will describe the technologies\, their fundamental physical background\, how we are using them and what we believe their future impact would be. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-adapting-to-an-emerging-pandemic-to-find-a-role-for-medical-optics-in-covid-19-patients-and-more/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lle-talk_2022-05_durduran_medical-optics.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220223T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20220223T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T102307 CREATED:20250130T121300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T075116Z UID:10000092-1645632000-1645635600@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Next Generation imaging and image-guided diagnosis and therapy for cancer DESCRIPTION:Time domain multiwavelength diffuse optics in breast cancer management – Theranostics with photoacoustic tomography and photosensitisers – Multimodal photoacoustic imaging of tumor angiogenesis \nWe are pleased to announce the Laserlab-Europe Talks: Next Generation imaging and image-guided diagnosis and therapy for cancer \nSpeakers: \n\nPaola Taroni (CUSBO): Time domain multiwavelength diffuse optics in breast cancer management\nLuis Arnaut (CLL): Theranostics with photoacoustic tomography and photosensitisers\nJithin Jose (FUJIFILM Visualsonics): Multimodal photoacoustic imaging of tumor angiogenesis\nJan Grimm (MSKC New York): The practical use of cancer imaging technologies in hospitals\n\n \n Watch the Talks URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-next-generation-imaging-and-image-guided-diagnosis-and-therapy-for-cancer/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group lasers for health,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/lle-talk_2022-02_taroni.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR