Biophotonics: Medical Applications of Photonics
Dr. Leonard Winchester
Chief Scientist, CW Optics Inc.

Thursday, 18 October 2007 at 6:30 PM

Location:

Steak and Ale
2031 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
+1 757.838.7123

Abstract:

The application of photonics in the medical device area is a rapidly expanding field. CW Optics has been involved with biophotonics R&D for more than a decade. Several applications of photonics for measurement of medically important conditions will be discussed. A patented imaging technique using the analysis of laser speckle for the measurement of blood flow has been applied to applications in areas of flap viability determination, wound healing, ocular diseases, and the monitoring of sepsis. A patent pending optical technique for the detection of intravenous infiltration will be validated in an 800-patient clinical trial scheduled for early 2008. Other funded projects currently under development include the application of Raman technique for measuring ligament tension and the application of pulse waveform detection and analysis for monitoring Atherosclerosis.

Biographical Sketch:

Dr. Leonard Winchester has been the Chief Scientist at CW Optics Inc. since 1993. His experience at CW Optics includes the development of biophonotic instrumentation for human physiological monitoring, and has numerous research publications regarding measuring retinal blood velocity and applications for laser speckle imaging. Before CW Optics, Dr. Winchester worked on various NASA development teams working with Lidar in space technology, laser transmission ranges and polar nephelometers, and has developed computer models describing the propagation of electromagnetic radiation in various environments.

Dr. Winchester received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. His most recent publications involve measurement of retinal blood velocity, optical detection of IV infiltration, and monitoring free tissue transfer using laser speckle imaging.

Company Sketch: CW Optics

CW Optics is a technology company headquartered in Yorktown Virginia, specializing in both hardware and software development of optical and laser instrumentation. The company has a very strong background in simulation and modeling, data analysis, data management and data interpretation.

Reservations:

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Directions:

Directions from Norfolk:

1. I-64 West toward Hampton
2. Merge onto W. Mercury Blvd / US-258 / VA134S via exit 263B on Hampton Blvd. (0.4 miles)
3. Turn LEFT onto Coliseum Drive (0.2 miles)

Directions from Williamsburg:

1. Take I-64 East toward Newport News / Norfolk.
2. Merge onto W. Mercury Blvd / US-258 / VA134S via exit 263 on Hampton Blvd. (0.5 miles)
3. Turn LEFT onto Coliseum Drive

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Agenda

• 6:00 PM Executive Committee Meeting
• 6:30 PM Social Period
• 7:00 PM Dinner
• 8:00 PM Presentation

Meal Costs

• Members & Guests: $20.00
• Students$10.00
• There is no charge to attend the presentation.