News
Photoacoustic Remote Sensing (PARS™) on the CTV news (click to play):
May 2020:
Our team is among one of the 186 recipients for the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). This reserch fund awards $46.3 million for Exploration projects that push research boundaries in Canada. Read more here.
May 2020:
Dr. Parsin H. Reza will be giving an invited talk at the 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society in the Special Topics category of Advanced Optimal Imaging session. His talk will be on the recent progress on development and pioneering of PARS virtual histology. The Conference will be held July 20-24, 2020 via the EMBS Virtual Academy.
April 2020:
Our paper in collaboration with illumiSonics Inc., has been nominated as an award finalist for the Best Paper Award by OSA Biophotonics Congress: Biomedical Optics.
November 2019:
Our news story "UW researchers develop imaging technology that could ‘revolutionize’ cancer surgery" that was featured on CTV News has reached 12 million hits internationally and has been translated in several different countries. Read more here.
October 2019:
Professor Parsin featured in the weal (Waterloo Engineering Alumni Letter) magazine, October 2019 issue in the featured story: Ones to Watch: Seven researchers to keep an eye on as their soaring achievements continue to shake things up.
Our team is among one of the 186 recipients for the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF). This reserch fund awards $46.3 million for Exploration projects that push research boundaries in Canada. Read more here.
May 2020:
Dr. Parsin H. Reza will be giving an invited talk at the 42nd Annual Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society in the Special Topics category of Advanced Optimal Imaging session. His talk will be on the recent progress on development and pioneering of PARS virtual histology. The Conference will be held July 20-24, 2020 via the EMBS Virtual Academy.
April 2020:
Our paper in collaboration with illumiSonics Inc., has been nominated as an award finalist for the Best Paper Award by OSA Biophotonics Congress: Biomedical Optics.
November 2019:
Our news story "UW researchers develop imaging technology that could ‘revolutionize’ cancer surgery" that was featured on CTV News has reached 12 million hits internationally and has been translated in several different countries. Read more here.
October 2019:
Professor Parsin featured in the weal (Waterloo Engineering Alumni Letter) magazine, October 2019 issue in the featured story: Ones to Watch: Seven researchers to keep an eye on as their soaring achievements continue to shake things up.
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Welcome to the PhotoMedicine Labs in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo. PhotoMedicine Labs Currently consists of four laboratories (Discovery Lab, Imaging Lab, In-vivo Lab and Pre-clinical lab) focusing on cutting-edge research in biomedical engineering and biophotonics, including non-invasive non-contact optical imaging methods, micro-endoscopy designs, handheld and portable medical imaging techniques, design and fabrication of nano-structured sensors, image processing, Machine Learning methods, Capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers, and novel deep optical imaging tomography methods. We pursue applications in Ophthalmology, Oncology, Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical, and Pre-clinical research.
Our group continually strive to maintain an extremely dynamic, respectful, intellectual, fun, and creative environment. We are passionate about our research and enjoy working together as a team. Our goal is to make a difference and contribute to our society. We understand that this requires hard work, knowledge, creativity, teamwork, efficiency, honesty, and focus. Our vision is to bring talents and good ideas together. We strongly value the importance of interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and ethics. Our research philosophy is transitional research from bench to the bedside. Therefore, we are always looking to collaborate with talented students, faculties, researchers, clinicians, and industry. |
Real-time fly through video of individual cell nucleus at different depths using PARS™ microscope
Real-time image of capillary beds using PARS™ technology
Real-time image of single red blood cells using PARS™ technology
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MSc and PhD positions in the field of Biomedical Engineering, Optical Engineering and Machine learning and Image processing
Location: Waterloo, Ontario Canada Salary Range: $20,000- $60,000 (based on quality and experience.) We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal peoples. All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter to Dr. Parsin H. Reza (phajireza@uwaterloo.ca). Research scientist in the field of optical imaging Location: Waterloo, Ontario Canada Salary Range: $55,000- $90,000 (based on quality and experience.) Job Description: Research scientist contributes to developing future, state-of-the-art medical device platforms. Work alongside experts in various scientific, medical and engineering disciplines to develop breakthrough photoacoustic imaging systems for several clinical and pre-clinical applications. • Meet regularly with the director of PhotoMedicine labs to define, discuss, prioritize and review tasks. • Align and maintain optical systems (commercial products and custom designs). • Based on existing designs, assemble and optimize custom photoacoustic microscopes. • Execute diverse engineering tasks related to the development of medical devices: from concept and development through commercialization. • Write and edit code in scientific computing and automation software (e.g. MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C). • Design and build prototypes, integrate and evaluate systems. • Define, develop, and document system- and subsystem-level requirements and their corresponding evaluation procedures. • Keep up to date with technology trends. • Perform optical designs and simulations in software such as ZEMAX. • Clearly explain design concepts, theory of operation, and instructions to researchers in the biological sciences. Job Requirements: • PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Optics or Optical engineering. • Ability to work efficiently and prioritize multiple project tasks. • Strong hands-on experience in optical design. • Strong technical aptitude in optical engineering theory, principles, and practice. • Ability to align and maintain complicated optical systems. • Ability to perform optical designs and simulations in appropriate software such as ZEMAX. • Ability to create optomechanical designs using 3D CAD modeling software packages such as Autodesk Inventor. • Ability to clearly explain design concepts, theory of operation, and instructions to researchers in the biological sciences. • Excellent communication, verbal, and written skills. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities and Aboriginal peoples. All qualified candidates are encouraged to send their CV and cover letter to Dr. Parsin H. Reza (phajireza@uwaterloo.ca). |
University of Waterloo and the Department of Systems Design Engineering provide unique opportunities for students who value creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and enjoy working in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research environment.
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PhotoMedicine labs is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring representation in its team. We welcome applications from members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
