Our aim is to create a multi-disciplinary environment and practice of laser science in biologically and health-related research.
We will develop new biotechnology, medical and engineering applications in laser technology based on the outcomes of high quality research.
At CBLS we currently study biological and health-related systems using advanced laser and photonics based techniques. We have 5 major research themes, each with their own program leader.
Complete list of CBLS members
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| Fundamentals of Light-Matter Interactions | Biological Imaging and Sensing | Biological Spectroscopy and Devices | Laser Manipulation | Biomedical and Clinical Applications |
| Professor Halina Rubinsztein-Dunlop | | Dr Paul Meredith | Professor Norman Heckenberg | Professor Laurence Walsh |
| Publications | Publications | Publications | Publications
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| · Quantum atom optics and single atom detection · Laser-based methods for diagnostics of fast flows · Nano-optics on quantum dots · Hyperpolarised gases for MRI · Laser induced fluorescence imaging in vivo · Optically induced substrate uptake in biological systems · Synthesis and optical detection of single gold-quantum-dots · Optical studies of charge transfer processes using single molecules as sensors · FDTD simulation of natural and artificial microstructures |
· Digital Fourier microscopy for comprehensive imaging of biological tissue · Dialysis-assisted fibre optic spectroscopy for drug sensing in situ · Study of intracellular pathways using novel diamond-based nanoprobes · Full-field optical coherence tomography · Role of a lipid ball lens in vision enhancement · Imaging tissue perfusion using VCSEL arrays |
·Synthesis of model dopa-melanin analogues · Steady state and time resolved photoluminescence emission and excitation spectroscopy of synthetic and natural dopa-melanins · Quantum chemistry and mesoscopic studies of melanins · Optical spectroscopy of melanin pigment extracted from cell lines derived from cancerous and non-cancerous human melanocytes |
· Application and measurement of forces in optical tweezers · Torque application to birefringent spheres using polarized light · Measurement of spin and orbital angular momentum exchange · Micro-rheometry · Monocyte adhesion to vascular tissues · Mechanical properties of cell membranes · Measurement of viscosity of body fluids using microscopic probes · Growth of protein crystals in optical tweezers · Photolithographic micro-machines |
· Selective ablation of dental caries using laser fluorescence · Laser fluorescence measurement of changes in carious lesions in vivo after ozone therapy · Cutting of deciduous tooth structure, and ablation of restorative materials in paediatric dentistry · Laser-activated fluoride therapy · Laser biomechanical preparation of root canals · Photo-activated disinfection of root canals |