Please note, preferably register only one person per company for best possible networking.
Biophotonics is a branch of science focused on the study of optical processes in biological systems, both those that occur naturally and in bioengineered materials. It has been attracting more and more interest due to the need of understanding more in detail the behavior of living beings, organisms, cells and molecules, their internal structure and their reaction against certain chemical compounds and other external agents. The information obtained is critical to develop new medical procedures and devices, improve the quality of food and beverages, increase the efficiency of the agricultural production or optimize the formulation of pharmaceutical products used to prevent, diagnose, treat or alleviate the symptoms of different diseases.
In this meeting, we will bring together the key companies developing photonics devices and components with researchers and end-users to discuss the current technology trends and emerging applications. We will talk about the different imaging and analytical technologies involved in the visualization and characterization of biological samples, such as spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction or fluorescence microscopy. We will pay attention to the mechanisms involved in the interaction of light with different tissues, both for therapy purposes and for tracking and sensing applications. And, last but not least, we will also talk about the latest developments in fabrication and 3D printing for bio and life sciences, including bioprinting, 2 photon polymerization or additive manufacturing. We will find how those technologies can help to develop new components to support the different techniques of imaging and analysis, but also how their combination with cells and biomaterials allow the fabrication of biomedical organs and tissues.