Research to Develop Biomedical Applications of Free Electron Laser Technology
Abstract
The overall goal is to solve substantial military medical problems by creating technologies that are useful to diagnose and care for soldiers, and by elucidating the mechanisms of organ trauma and diseases that particularly affect soldiers. To achieve this broad goal, we have undertaken projects focused on novel treatments of infectious diseases and physical trauma relevant to military personnel, technological improvements for trauma care, and new approaches to triage. Infectious Diseases. Our approach is based on our experience in developing novel photochemical methods of killing organisms using a combination of molecular delivery systems and light-activated dyes (photosensitizers). Trauma Care. Our approach to improving therapeutic interventions for trauma includes developing new tools for the medic/surgeons. Trauma Triage. Small, fieldable, non-invasive optical probes that assess trauma victims are being developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547028
Entities
People
- Charles Lin
- Irene Kochevar
- Michael R. Hamblin
- R. Rox Anderson
- Tayyaba Hasan
Organizations
- Massachusetts General Hospital