Optics research at the Martinos Center develops and applies light-based technologies to probe biological structure and function with high sensitivity and spatial precision. Investigators advance methods such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), diffuse optical imaging, and emerging photonic techniques to measure tissue oxygenation, hemodynamics, metabolism, and cellular dynamics in the brain and body. By complementing established imaging modalities and enabling portable, noninvasive measurements, optical approaches expand opportunities for bedside monitoring, longitudinal studies, and research in naturalistic settings.
Faculty
Stefan Carp
Bin Deng
Maria Angela Franceschini
Caroline Magnain
Marco Renna
Mitchell Robinson