Optical Diagnostics

Wellman research is pushing the envelope of real-time, in-vivo imaging for diagnosis and therapy guidance. The optical diagnostics research program spans the entire spectrum from basic studies of light/tissue interactions, the exploration of new optical methods for interrogating tissue, the development of clinical prototype instruments, and the validation of these technologies in clinical pilot studies. Wellman investigators have made significant advances in image capture speed, spatial resolution and device miniaturization. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), miniature endoscopes, and confocal microscopy are the principal technologies utilized.

Brett Bouma
The development and application of novel optical technologies and methods that address challenges in clinical medicine. Specific technologies include: optical coherence tomography, optical frequency-domain imaging and confocal microscopy.

Gary Tearney

Rob Webb
Current research includes use of high brightness light emitting diodes for visual psychophysics displays and new microscopies. Also a scanning laser ophthalmoscope for mice that will use adaptive optics to make retinal cells visible non-invasively.

Anna Yaroslavsky

Andy Yun
The development and application of novel in-vivo imaging techniques for the detection and treatment of diseases. Interested technologies include fiber-based confocal and multiphoton microscopy, optical coherence tomography, image-guided surgery and therapy, and new methods.