Current Projects | Disseminations

Research in the Biophotonics Laboratory at the Marquette University and Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Biomedical Engineering focuses on developing cost-effective optical solutions for use in cancer detection and treatment monitoring.  Recent innovations include the deep UV fluorescence microscope, the integrated fiber-optic probe for laser tumor ablation, and the Smartphone Microendoscope, a device that facilitates cost-effective and non-invasive detection and professional evaluation of cervical cancer for any organization with access to a smartphone. 

 

Current Projects

 

Deep UV Scanning Microscopy for Breast-tumor-margin Imaging

The Biophotonics Laboratory is developing an intraoperative breast tumor margin imaging device with both large margin coverage and microscopic resolution that can accurately and efficiently evaluate an entire surgical specimen.  

Learn More about Deep UV Scanning Microscopy

 

Smartphone Microendoscopy for Cervical Cancer Screening

The Biophotonics Laboratory is working to develop affordable cervical cancer screening technology for use in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), where women may lack access to effective or affordable screening procedures.  

Learn More about Cervical Cancer Screening in LMICs

 

Laser Ablation of Liver Tumors with Real-time Monitoring

Monitoring tissue status during ablation is critical, and investigators at the Biophotonics Laboratory have developed an easy-to-operate, real-time integrated laser ablation (iLA) solution. 

Learn More about Laser Ablation with Real-time Monitoring

 

Non-invasive Monitoring of Tumor Hypoxia Using FD-NIRS

In response to a growing demand for technologies that monitor tumor hypoxia, the Biophotonics Laboratory has developed a side-firing fiber-optic probe that quantifies tissue hemoglobin content and oxygenation level non-invasively.

Learn More about Monitoring Tumor Hypoxia

 

Real-Time Monitoring of Endotracheal Tube Placement

Correct positioning of the ETT inside the trachea is critical, and Investigators at the Biophotonics Laboratory are developing novel technology to assist medical professionals in continuously monitoring their correct placement. 

Learn more about Real-Time Monitoring of ETT Placement

 

Disseminations

Access publications and presentations of Dr. Bing Yu, Principal Investigator of the Biophotonics Laboratory. 

 

Publications

Presentations