This report originally appeared in the December 2009 issue of DOTmed Business News

SPIE Photonics West will be hitting San Francisco, Calif. for the first time in the 16 year history of the world's largest biomedical optics event. The event will take place January 23rd through the 28th of next year. As expected, the latest cutting-edge research regarding biomedical optics and imaging will be presented to attendees. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to hear research presented from over 1,580 papers and get the scoop on the technology and technique that will shape the future of their segment of the industry.

Beyond the research presentation, three dozen conferences in five program tracks will serve to educate serious professionals looking to expand their knowledgebase.

The conference tracks are:
-Photonic Therapeutics and Diagnostics
-Clinical Technologies and Systems
-Tissue Optics, Laser-Tissue Interaction, and Tissue Engineering
-Biomedical Spectroscopy, Microscopy, and Imaging
-Nano/Biophotonics

More than 150 companies will also be on-hand showcasing the latest products and services. Additionally, the event serves as an ideal networking venue with over 2000 attendees expected over the course of the week.

Attendees can expect to see the latest in:
-Lasers and Other Light Sources
-Laser Accessories, Laser Systems
-Cameras and CCD Components
-Fiber Optic Components, Equipment, Systems
-Optical Components
-Illumination Engineering
-Optical Detectors
-High Speed Imaging and Sensing
-Optical Materials and Substrates
-Solar and Alternative Energy

If that wasn't enough, taking stock of the economic climate as well as the growing need for medical professionals in a variety of roles, a job fair will be held during the show on January 26th and 27th.

For more information or to register for the event , visit www.spie.org.

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