Light Conversations: Emerging Optical and Spectral Technologies for Monitoring Diseased Cells and Tissues in Tumors During Surgery

Engaging with authors of the high-impact research published in Optica has never been so easy. In the Light Conversations webinar series, recently published authors talk with the Journal's editors and webinar participants about how their careers have evolved, what they're working on, and how others can follow in their footsteps.

In the next Light Conversations event, Optica Associate Editor Monika Ritsch-Marte will interview recently published mini-review author Jürgen Popp about his article, "Opportunities of optical and spectral technologies in intraoperative histopathology." Optica Editor-in-Chief Prem Kumar will introduce the speakers and invite audience members to ask Popp questions.

Topics Covered:

• Popp’s start in the field of biomedical optics and his tips for those seeking to enter it
• His current research and how his work has evolved over time
• His views on the direction of the field, including its most exciting developments, and its biggest challenges
• Near-term prospects for adoption of optical and spectral technologies in clinical practice
• The benefits of writing a mini-review for Optica, Popp’s personal experience of writing his recent article, and the publication process at Optica

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone interested in biomedical optics, particularly in applying spectroscopic techniques for diagnosing cellular diseases
• Those interested in learning about writing and publishing a mini-review in Optica

About the Author: 

Jürgen Popp is a world-leading expert in biophotonic/optical health technology research covering the complete range from photonic basic research towards translation into clinically applicable methods. He studied chemistry at the universities of Erlangen and Würzburg, Germany, and after obtaining his PhD, he joined Yale University for postdoctoral work. He subsequently returned to Würzburg University where he finished his habilitation in 2002. That same year, he was appointed as chair for Physical Chemistry at the Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, Germany, and since 2006, he has served as the scientific director of the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology. He is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including becoming an Optica Senior Fellow in 2020, a Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow in 2021, and a member of the Photonics100 in 2022.

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