Bright Ideas in Medicine Discover how doctors and scientists are using light-based technologies in healthcare, from diagnostic imaging to advanced therapies.High powered lasers, photodynamic therapy, and light-based diagnostics are becoming more common in the treatment of diseases like cancer and infections. Join experts from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University in their discussion on research breakthroughs, clinical trials, and the future potential of light to improve non-invasive procedures, transforming medical practices and enhancing patient outcomes.PanelistsProfessor Robert Thomson - Chair of Photonics, Heriot-Watt UniversityDr Beth Mills - UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in Microbial Keratitis, University of EdinburghDr Ahsan Akram - Clinician Scientist at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, NHS LothianDr Michael Tanner - Associate Professor in Biomedical Photonics, Heriot-Watt UniversityDr Ewan Eadie - Clinical Scientist and Head of Scientific Services for Photobiology and Optical Radiation, NHS TaysideTicket informationPrices: £12/£10Suitable for Ages 12+Running time: 1 Hour 30 Mins Apr 15 2025 19.00 - 20.30 Bright Ideas in Medicine Edinburgh Science Festival evening panel discussion on light-based technologies in healthcare Bayes Centre, Room G.03, University of Edinburgh The Bayes Centre Book now
Bright Ideas in Medicine Discover how doctors and scientists are using light-based technologies in healthcare, from diagnostic imaging to advanced therapies.High powered lasers, photodynamic therapy, and light-based diagnostics are becoming more common in the treatment of diseases like cancer and infections. Join experts from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University in their discussion on research breakthroughs, clinical trials, and the future potential of light to improve non-invasive procedures, transforming medical practices and enhancing patient outcomes.PanelistsProfessor Robert Thomson - Chair of Photonics, Heriot-Watt UniversityDr Beth Mills - UKRI Future Leaders Fellow in Microbial Keratitis, University of EdinburghDr Ahsan Akram - Clinician Scientist at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant in Respiratory Medicine, NHS LothianDr Michael Tanner - Associate Professor in Biomedical Photonics, Heriot-Watt UniversityDr Ewan Eadie - Clinical Scientist and Head of Scientific Services for Photobiology and Optical Radiation, NHS TaysideTicket informationPrices: £12/£10Suitable for Ages 12+Running time: 1 Hour 30 Mins Apr 15 2025 19.00 - 20.30 Bright Ideas in Medicine Edinburgh Science Festival evening panel discussion on light-based technologies in healthcare Bayes Centre, Room G.03, University of Edinburgh The Bayes Centre Book now
Apr 15 2025 19.00 - 20.30 Bright Ideas in Medicine Edinburgh Science Festival evening panel discussion on light-based technologies in healthcare
