Dr. Alvin Katz Profile

Dr. Alvin Katz

Research Associate at City College of New York

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Publications (34)

Proceedings Article | 11 March 2008 Paper

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NIR-laser tissue welding in an in vivo guinea pig animal model

Vidyasagar Sriramoju, Howard Savage, A. Katz, Rahul Chakraverty, Yuri Budansky, Rakhi Podder, Naghmeh Davatgarzadeh, Uladzimir Kartazayev, Richard Rosen, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6854, 685405 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.760044

KEYWORDS: Laser tissue interaction, Laser welding, Tissues, In vivo imaging, Skin, Animal model studies, Near infrared, Laser energy, Collagen, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2008 Paper

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Raman spectroscopic study of acute oxidative stress induced changes in mice skeletal muscles

Vidyasagar Sriramoju, Alexandra Alimova, Rahul Chakraverty, A. Katz, S. Gayen, L. Larsson, H. Savage, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6853, 685315 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.761277

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Tissues, Luminescence, Oxygen, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Ions, Hydrogen, In vivo imaging, Oxidation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 2007 Open Access

Open Access

Hybrid phosphorescence and fluorescence native spectroscopy for breast cancer detection

Alexandra Alimova, Alvin Katz, Vidyasagar Sriramoju, Yuri Budansky, Alexei Bykov, Roman Zelikovitch, Robert Alfano

JBO, Vol. 12, Issue 01, 014004, (January 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2437139

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Phosphorescence, Luminescence, Breast, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Proteins, Lamps, Spectroscopy, Tissue optics, Cancer

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2006 Paper

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Bacteria-clay interactions investigated by light scattering and phase contrast microscopy

Alexandra Alimova, Karin Block, Elizabeth Rudolph, A. Katz, J. Steiner, P. Gottlieb, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6094, 60940E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.648042

KEYWORDS: Bacteria, Picosecond phenomena, Phase contrast, Particles, Microscopy, Light scattering, Lithium, Calcium, Scattering, Magnesium

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2006 Paper

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Heat management prevents tissue buckling and collateral damage in NIR-laser welding

Vidyasagar Sriramoju, Howard Savage, Rabindra Halder, Richard Rosen, A. Katz, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6078, 60780Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.649830

KEYWORDS: Laser tissue interaction, Tissues, Laser welding, Near infrared, Fiber lasers, Collagen, Diamond, Erbium, Wound healing, Computing systems

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2006 Paper

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Fluorescence-based microendoscopes for breast cancer ductoscopy

Iosif Zeylikovich, Guichen Tang, A. Katz, Yury Budansky, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6091, 609102 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646203

KEYWORDS: Optical fibers, Luminescence, Tissues, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Breast cancer, Breast, Visible radiation, Cancer, Cameras, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2006 Paper

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Hybrid native phosphorescence and fluorescence spectroscopy for cancer detection

Alexandra Alimova, A. Katz, Vidyasagar Sriramoju, Yuri Budansky, Alexei Bykov, Roman Zeylikovich, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 6091, 609106 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645970

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Phosphorescence, Luminescence, Breast, Cancer, Ultraviolet radiation, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Visible radiation, Collagen, Proteins

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2005 Paper

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In vitro NIR laser tissue welding of porcine ocular tissues

Richard Rosen, Howard Savage, Rabindra Halder, Uladzimir Kartazayeu, Steven McCormick, Alvin Katz, Henry Perry, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5686, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591361

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Cornea, Laser tissue interaction, Near infrared, Laser welding, Laser systems engineering, Fiber lasers, Erbium, Microscopy, Sclera

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2005 Paper

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Laser skin welding using water absorption and heat management

Rabindra Halder, Alvin Katz, Howard Savage, Vladimir Kartazayev, Steven McCormick, Yury Budansky, Misu Paul, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5686, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.592795

KEYWORDS: Skin, Laser welding, Tissues, Collagen, Absorption, Birefringence, Glasses, Laser tissue interaction, Photomicroscopy, Wound healing

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Proceedings Article | 25 April 2005 Paper

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Optimization of near-infrared laser tissue welding of porcine cornea: a Monte Carlo-aided dosimetry study

Neil Patel, Howard Savage, Richard Rosen, Rabindra Halder, Uladzimir Kartazayeu, Steven McCormick, Alvin Katz, Henry Perry, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5686, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.589804

KEYWORDS: Laser tissue interaction, Cornea, Laser welding, Monte Carlo methods, Absorption, Tissues, Photons, Laser systems engineering, Laser scattering, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2005 Paper

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Fluorescence detection of proteins released by Bacillus subtilis spores during heat shock germination

Alexandra Alimova, Alvin Katz, Misu Paul, Elizabeth Rudolph, Paul Gottlieb, J. Steiner, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5692, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588592

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Luminescence, Heat treatments, Absorption, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Biomedical optics, Control systems, Ultraviolet radiation, Scattering, Silver

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Proceedings Article | 1 April 2005 Paper

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Refractive index changes during germination of bacillus subtilis spores

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Min Xu, Elizabeth Rudolph, Paul Gottlieb, J. Steiner, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5692, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.588590

KEYWORDS: Refractive index, Thin film coatings, Light scattering, Optical spheres, Phase contrast, Heat treatments, Scattering, Microscopy, Biomedical optics, Water

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Proceedings Article | 25 March 2005 Paper

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THz absorption spectrum of Bacillus subtilis spores

Baolong Yu, Alexandra Alimova, Alvin Katz, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5727, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590951

KEYWORDS: Terahertz radiation, Absorption, Refractive index, Picosecond phenomena, Bacteria, Spectroscopy, Terahertz spectroscopy, Signal to noise ratio, Photonics, Far infrared

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Proceedings Article | 22 October 2004 Paper

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Technical feasibility evaluation of fluorescence signal detection by compact photonic explorer for better health

Gang Zhang, LeMing Wang, Q. Z. Wang, J.-C. Luo, Fanan Zeng, Manuel Zevallos, Yury Budansky, Scott Alfano, Alvin Katz, R. Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5524, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.559963

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Luminescence, Tissue optics, PIN photodiodes, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Charge-coupled devices, Sensors, Signal to noise ratio, Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet light emitting diodes

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Proceedings Article | 13 July 2004 Paper

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NIR laser tissue welding of in vitro porcine of cornea and sclera tissue

Richard Rosen, Howard Savage, Ramindra Halder, Uladzimir Kartazayeu, Tapan Gayen, Steven McCormick, Alvin Katz, Henry Perry, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5312, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.531019

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Laser tissue interaction, Cornea, Sclera, Laser welding, Near infrared, Eye, In vitro testing, Laser systems engineering, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 1 July 2004 Paper

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Virus-host interaction probed by native Stokes shift fluorescence

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Paul Gottlieb, Rakhi Podder, Glenn Minko, Hue Wei, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5321, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.528330

KEYWORDS: Proteins, Luminescence, Viruses, Bacteria, Atmospheric particles, Biomedical optics, Particles, Spectroscopy, Molecules, Fluorescence spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 8 March 2004 Paper

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Time-resolved and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy from bacteria subjected to bactericidal agents

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Masood Siddique, Howard Savage, Mahendra Shah, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 5269, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.518656

KEYWORDS: Bacteria, Luminescence, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Sodium, Hydrogen, Ultraviolet radiation, Absorbance, Time resolved spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

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Raman and fluorescence spectroscopic evaluation of NIR laser welded human and porcine aorta tissues

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Glenn Minko, C. Liu, Tapan Gayen, Howard Savage, Rabindra Halder, Steven McCormick, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4949, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476390

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Tissues, Luminescence, Collagen, Natural surfaces, Near infrared, Laser welding, Spectroscopy, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Near infrared spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 12 September 2003 Paper

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Near-infrared laser welding of aortic and skin tissues and microscopic investigation of welding efficacy

Tapan Gayen, Alvin Katz, Howard Savage, John Lee, M. Paul, Rabindra Halder, Steven McCormick, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4949, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.476392

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Skin, Laser welding, Collagen, Absorption, Scanning electron microscopy, Photomicroscopy, Fiber lasers, Chromium, Erbium

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2003 Paper

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In situ identification of bacteria size by light scattering

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Min Xu, Elizabeth Rudolph, Howard Savage, Mahendra Shah, Steven McCormick, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4965, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479188

KEYWORDS: Light scattering, Bacteria, Particles, Scattering, Protactinium, Scatter measurement, Optical testing, Optical spheres, Scanning electron microscopy, Microorganisms

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 2003 Paper

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In situ changes in native fluorescence from Bacillus subtilis during

Alvin Katz, Alexandra Alimova, Glenn Minko, Howard Savage, Daniel Will, Mahendra Shah, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4965, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.479189

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Bacteria, Absorption, Iron, Eye, Ear, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Carbon, Spectroscopy, Calcium

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 April 2003 Open Access

Open Access

Detection of glutamate in the eye by Raman spectroscopy

Alvin Katz, Erik Kruger, Glenn Minko, C. Liu, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

JBO, Vol. 8, Issue 02, (April 2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1559726

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Eye, Vitreous, Cornea, Retina, Luminescence, Signal detection, Optical fibers, Proteins, Spectroscopy

Proceedings Article | 17 June 2002 Paper

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Near-infrared welding of aorta and skin tissues using a Cr4+:YAG laser

Tapan Gayen, Alvin Katz, Yury Budansky, Jonathan Evans, Shixiang Xu, Howard Savage, Steven McCormick, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4609, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.432085

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Skin, Laser welding, YAG lasers, Absorption, Luminescence, Laser therapeutics, Collagen, Tunable lasers, Scanning electron microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2002 Paper

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Noninvasive fluorescence and Raman spectroscopic analysis of laser welded aorta and skin tissue

Alvin Katz, Tapan Gayen, Glenn Minko, Alexandra Alimova, Howard Savage, Steven McCormick, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4613, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.465228

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Collagen, Raman spectroscopy, Skin, Laser tissue interaction, Tissues, Laser welding, Natural surfaces, Laser spectroscopy, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2000 Paper

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Detection of glutamate in the eye by Raman spectroscopy

Alvin Katz, Erik Kruger, Glenn Minko, C. Liu, Richard Rosen, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4098, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.401625

KEYWORDS: Raman spectroscopy, Eye, Vitreous, Retina, Signal detection, Optical design, Luminescence, Cornea, Cell death, Nerve

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Proceedings Article | 4 July 2000 Paper

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Optic fiber needle to probe inside the body using fluorescence ratio method

Gui Tang, Alvin Katz, Yury Budansky, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 4082, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390537

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Optical fibers, Tumors, Breast, Cancer, Tissue optics, In vivo imaging, Spectroscopy, Biopsy

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2000 Paper

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Ultraviolent and blue 2D fluorescence mapping of gynecological tissues

Alvin Katz, Howard Savage, Yuanlong Yang, Fanan Zeng, Jayson Rome, Steven McCormick, Rubina Cocker, Yizhong Yu, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 3917, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382734

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Tumors, Cancer, Collagen, Ultraviolet radiation, Cervical cancer, Pathology, Image analysis, Shape analysis

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2000 Paper

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Ultraviolet 2D fluorescence mapping system for the imaging of head and neck tumors

Alvin Katz, Howard Savage, Fanan Zeng, Jayson Rome, Stimson Schantz, Steven McCormick, Rubina Cocker, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 3917, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382727

KEYWORDS: Luminescence, Tissues, Cancer, Tumors, Collagen, Imaging systems, Ultraviolet radiation, Head, Neck, Pathology

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2000 Paper

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Noninvasive fluorescence-based instrumentation for cancer and precancer detection and screening

Robert Alfano, Alvin Katz

Proceedings Volume 3913, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.382035

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Cancer, Luminescence, Ultraviolet radiation, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Absorption, Spectroscopes, Tissue optics, Diagnostics, Esophagus

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 1999 Paper

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Investigation of Barrett's esophagus by ultraviolet and visible fluorescence emission and excitation spectroscopy

Alvin Katz, Paul Basuk, Howard Savage, Mark Chu, Nasser Altorki, Tom Godwin, Steven McCormick, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 3597, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.356835

KEYWORDS: Cancer, Esophagus, Tissues, Tissue optics, Ultraviolet radiation, Luminescence, Biopsy, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Spectroscopy, Endoscopy

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 1998 Paper

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Fluorescence ratio mapping system for tissue diagnosis

Alvin Katz, Howard Savage, Fanan Zeng, Jayson Rone, Gui Tang, D. Harris, Jason Koutcher, Stimson Schantz, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 3250, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.305363

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Tissue optics, Tumors, Imaging systems, Breast, Video, Esophagus, Computing systems, Cameras

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 January 1998 Open Access

Open Access

Ultraviolet-visible acousto-optic tunable spectroscopic imager for medical diagnosis

Gui Tang, J. Chen, Alvin Katz, Edward Celmer, Ronald Krumm, Robert Alfano

JBO, Vol. 3, Issue 01, (January 1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.429864

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Luminescence, Breast, Imaging spectroscopy, Imaging systems, Ultraviolet radiation, Acousto-optics, Spectroscopy, Medical diagnostics, Tunable filters

Proceedings Article | 5 April 1996 Paper

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Optical spectroscopy of benign and malignant breast tissues

Yuanlong Yang, Alvin Katz, Edward Celmer, Margaret Zurawska-Szczepaniak, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 2679, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.237597

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Reflectivity, Luminescence, Breast, Spectroscopy, Diagnostics, Optical spectroscopy, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Pathology, Ultrafast laser spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 5 April 1996 Paper

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Optical biopsy fiber-based fluorescence spectroscopy instrumentation

Alvin Katz, Singaravelu Ganesan, Yuanlong Yang, Gui Tang, Yury Budansky, Edward Celmer, Howard Savage, Stimson Schantz, Robert Alfano

Proceedings Volume 2679, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.237579

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Breast, Luminescence, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Diagnostics, In vivo imaging, Biopsy, Ultraviolet radiation, Tissue optics, Tumors

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Showing 5 of 34 publications

Proceedings Volume Editor (3)

SPIE Conference Volume | 19 March 2008

Biomedical Optical Spectroscopy

SPIE Conference Volume | 21 February 2006

Optical Biopsy VI

SPIE Conference Volume | 13 July 2004

Optical Biopsy V

Conference Committee Involvement (3)

Optical Biopsy VII

23 January 2008 | San Jose, California, United States

Optical Biopsy VI

24 January 2006 | San Jose, California, United States

Optical Biopsy V

27 January 2004 | San Jose, CA, United States

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