Welcome to the Optics in Cardiology symposium!

Light-based diagnostics are changing our view on cardiovascular disease and therapy. Optical coherence tomography has brought the imaging resolution down to nearly cellular level, near-infrared spectroscopy identifies lipid-core plaques with high specificity, and several other techniques are being developed. These new diagnostic modalities call for a dedicated meeting on light-based methods in cardiology: Optics in Cardiology. The first conference will be held on December 1 and 2, 2011, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

The two-day symposium will provide a forum for the latest breakthroughs in applications of light in cardiovascular medicine, highlighting clinical, technological and translational advances in this fast-moving field. It aims to educate clinicians about current practice and new techniques, as well as advance the use and development of optical techniques in cardiology. This goal will be achieved by stimulating interaction between and among scientists, clinicians, and engineers, from academic and corporate backgrounds.

The program featuring more than 35 invited speakers has been completed. The presentations will cover the breadth of the field from technological, clinical, corporate and regulatory perspectives. In addition to the oral program, there will be sessions for contributed posters.

We mean to make this event the exciting start of a new tradition, and look forward to you joining us in December!

The organizers,

Evelyn Regar MD PhD; email
Gijs van Soest PhD; email
Thorax center