The Dutch Biomedical Optics Meeting is organised by the University of Twente, a leading research university with a strong international reputation in medical technology and engineering. More information about the TechMed Centre institute, the Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3i) and Biomedical Photonic Imaging (BMPI) groups can be found below.
The event is hosted within the TechMed Centre, the university’s interdisciplinary hub where researchers, clinicians, and industry partners collaborate on the development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative medical technologies. The scientific organisation of the meeting is led by research groups within TechMed Centre, including Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3i) and Biomedical Photonic Imaging (BMPI). These groups conduct research at the intersection of physics, engineering, and healthcare, with a focus on optical imaging, sensing technologies, data analysis, and clinical translation. Through their complementary expertise, the University of Twente, TechMed Centre, M3i and BMPI provide a strong academic foundation for the Dutch Biomedical Optics Meeting, ensuring a high-quality scientific programme and a stimulating environment for collaboration within the Biomedical Optics community.
Multi-Modality Medical Imaging (M3i)
M3I is a new chair that brings together the vital ingredients of i) well-educated talent, ii) good ideas, and iii) a strong network of academic, clinical and industrial partners - to perform research, development, demonstration and testing of novel technologies in imaging. Our overarching goal for this ecosystem is to have societal impact through the translation of the new technologies and through the training of students and professionals.
We work on developing new imaging technologies for diagnostics, therapy guidance and therapy evaluation. The technologies are intended to provide patient-oriented solutions. Important clinical expertise areas are oncology and cardiovascular medicine. These novel technologies straddle most energy sources from light to ultrasound to X-rays, and can be non- or minimally invasive, and ultrafast to real-time. Some are based on intrinsic tissue contrast,s while others are enabled by the use of targeting markers, including molecular biomarkers, fluorescent tracers, and contrast agents.
The education by M3I serves the curricula of Technical Medicine and Biomedical Engineering with in-depth teaching of imaging concepts, and the staff of M3I supervises clinical internships in university medical centres. M3I is located in the new Technical Medical Centre, where all health-related academic activities of our university are concentrated.
Biomedical Photonic Imaging (BMPI)
We investigate the use of light for medical purposes. Our aim is to develop optical and hybrid optical-acoustical technologies for medical research and diagnosis, in particular in the fields of oncology, wound healing and microscopy. Physiological properties of primary interest to us are microcirculatory blood flow, haemoglobin concentrations, blood oxygenation and scattering properties in general.
Our approaches include physical research into light-tissue interaction and its measurement, biomedical engineering to realise suitable instrumentation for ex/in vivo use, and clinical evaluation together with several medical partners.
TechMed Centre
Enabling sustainable and personalised health by means of technology
The Technical Medical (TechMed) Centre is a leading innovation hub making an impact on healthcare through research, innovation, and education. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, including research laboratories, preclinical testbeds, and simulated hospital environments, the TechMed Centre drives technological advancements in healthcare.
Impact on healthcare
We believe that the development, evaluation, and appropriate implementation of technology enable sustainable and personalised health for everyone. In our mission to impact society, we stimulate entrepreneurship and enable (new) companies to grow within our regional ecosystem. As an innovation hub, we collaborate with experts from healthcare, biomedical technology, and government sectors to make an impact on health in society.