Endogenous photosensitizers play a critical role in both beneficial and harmful light-induced
transformations in biological systems. Understanding their mode of action is essential for …

A review of reported tissue optical properties summarizes the wavelength-dependent
behavior of scattering and absorption. Formulae are presented for generating the optical …

The development of optical methods in modern medicine in the areas of diagnostics,
therapy, and surgery has stimulated the investigation of optical properties of various …

A survey of the literature is presented that provides an analysis of the optical properties of
human skin, with particular regard to their applications in medicine. Included is a description …

Abstract 3D tissue models recapitulating human physiology are important for fundamental
biomedical research, and they hold promise to become a new tool in drug development. An …

In both photoacoustic (PA) and ultrasonic (US) imaging, overall image quality is influenced
by the optical and acoustical properties of the medium. Consequently, with the increased …

Nanotherapies are gaining increased interest for the treatment diverse diseases, particularly
cancer, since they target the affected area directly, presenting higher efficacy and reduced …

Remote photoplethysmography (PPG) is an optical measurement technique with
established applications in vital signs monitoring. Recently, the consensual understanding …

We developed a compact, hand-held hyperspectral imaging system for 2D neural network-
based visualization of skin chromophores and blood oxygenation. State-of-the-art micro …

Purpose: This paper describes the design, fabrication, and characterization of multilayered
tissue mimicking skin and vessel phantoms with tunable mechanical, optical, and acoustic …