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Biophotonics

The group has world leading expertise in taking optical instrumentation and techniques originally developed for one field and using them to solve challenges in the life sciences both for use in the clinic and in the life science laboratory. 

Eyes and Vision

Eyes and Vision
Orthographical views of a developing (~2.5 days post fertilisation) eye in a Zebrafish.

Advanced Microscopy and Optical Tweezing

Advanced Microscopy and Optical Tweezing
Single Plane Illumination Microscope (SPIM) instrument

Dental Imaging

Dental Imaging
Infrared transmission through an extracted tooth

Micro-optical instrumentation

Micro-optical instrumentation
Vascular imaging system for viewing inside intact arteries.

MKID microscopes

Exploring the use of novel quantum detectors in microscopy
MKID microscope small optical bench