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Biophotonics
Biophotonics combines multiple scientific disciplines to develop highly sophisticated imaging tools that allow Salk researchers to peer deeper into live cells at magnifications and resolutions previously not possible.
Standard imaging technology is restricted, but the technology behind Biophotonics overcomes the limitations of light microscopy by using single quantum units of light to "see" and record a cell's molecules in real time — allowing researchers to build a seamless understanding of living organisms.
Learn more about Biophotonics.
Biophotonics Enable Salk Scientists to:
- Understand how single molecules and cells function in real time and decipher what goes wrong when they become diseased.
- Shed new light onto molecular and cellular circuits — transforming the way they analyze complex systems such as the brain, and revolutionizing how disease is treated.
- Investigate how neurons in a living brain form new connections in response to diet, exercise, stress and learning.
Your Gifts to The Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center Support:
- Leading scientific research that has vital application to many of today's most devastating diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, cancer, AIDS/HIV and brain disorders.
- Development and acquisition of the world's most technologically advanced live cell imaging and recording tools needed to expedite scientific discovery in critical areas of research.
- Salaries for world-leading expert scientists and senior technical specialists in the field of biophotonics.
For information on how to contribute to this initiative, contact:
Rebecca Newman
Vice President, Development and Communications
858-453-4100 x1454
e-mail: rnewman@salk.edu.