Frontiers and Challenges in Laser-Based Biological Microscopy

Laurent Cognet — laurent.cognet@u-bordeaux.fr

Stephen Boppart — boppart@illinois.edu

Monika Ritsch-Marte — monika.ritsch-marte@i-med.ac.at

Eric Potma — epotma@uci.edu

This workshop aims to bring together researchers working at the interface of biology and optics to present research and exchange thoughts. All speakers are invited. Topics to be discussed at the workshop include: How laser-based imaging, spectroscopy, therapy, surgery and others are advancing the study of biological and biomedical questions? What are the advantages of linear and nonlinear optics for specific applications? What are the grand challenges and technical difficulties to be overcome?

We wish to ensure an intimate workshop setting, with no more than 20 to 25 participants. If you are interested in attending but have not received an invitation, please contact the workshop organizer before registering.

Sessions typically run mornings and late afternoons, leaving mid-day free for informal collaboration.

Travel to Telluride can be expensive; please assess your own potential travel costs before registering.

Please book your travel plans! The Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the most reliable and convenient airport for Telluride.

Telluride Science can provide lodging starting as low as $215/night during off-peak weeks and as low as $250/night during peak-season at the Mountainside Inn. These affordable lodging options are limited and available first-come, first-serve. To encourage participants to secure affordable lodging, we offer a $100 discount on lodging provided through Telluride Science that is secured before the Early Bird deadline. Additionally, we work with many lodging providers in Telluride and Mountain Village to offer discounts between 10-15% off your total lodging balance. Additional information provided with registration.

If you have more questions about lodging, reach out to Sara at sara@telluridescience.org.

Registrations may be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. If cancelled before the lodging cancellation deadline, lodging payments are refundable less a $100 cancellation fee. It is each participant's responsibility to confirm and understand their own lodging cancellation deadline. Travel insurance is highly recommended.