Grupo de Instrumentation en Optica Biomedica (GIOB) {Biomedical Optics Instrumentation Group}
The Biomedical Optics Instrumentation group aims to apply advanced optical technologies to significantly enhance diagnostics in various medical fields. The combination of spectroscopic techniques and optical coherence tomography provides powerful tools for non-invasive analysis of biological tissues, contributing to biomedical research and the improvement of healthcare. Inter-institutional collaboration and human resources development strengthen the impact and applicability of research results.
Research Group Members:
- Laboratory Head: Jorge Castro Ramos, PhD.
Collaborators:
- Francisco Gutierrez Delgado, PhD. CEPREC
- Juan Jaime Sanchez Escobar, PhD, CETI
- Hector Hugo Cerecedo Nuñez, PhD. Universidad Veracruzana
- Aaron Alberto Muñoz Morales PhD. Universidad de Carabobo
- Roba Izzeddin Abou, PhD. Universidad de Carabobo
- Jose Luis Flores Guerrero, PhD. BUAP
- Adrian Eugenio Villanueva Luna, PhD. MAXWERK Biotechnology
- Freddy Jose Narea Jimenez, PhD. ITSAO
- Alexis Vazquez Villa, PhD. ITSAO
- Jose Fabian Villa Manriquez, PhD. UABC Mexicali
- Alberto Jaramillo Nuñez, PhD. INAOE
- Felix Aguilar Valdez, PhD. INAOE
- Gabriel Gordiano Alvarado, MSc. INAOE
- Gustavo Mani Varela. INAOE
Strategic Objectives of the Group:
- Conduct theoretical and experimental research on the interaction of optical radiation with biological tissues.
- Establish diagnostic methodologies using spectroscopic techniques and optical coherence tomography.
Justification for the Group:
- Contributes to Mexico's priority objectives by seeking solutions to health problems.
- Collaboration with institutions such as the University Hospital, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and the Center for Studies and Prevention of Cancer.
- Focus on human resources development and transfer of results to institutions and companies.
Issues to Address:
- Improve the detection of:
- Skin cancer
- Breast cancer
- Cervix cancer
- Bilirubin evaluation in neonates
- Diabetes
- Bone problems
- Dental problems
- Stress
- Overcome limitations of invasive techniques, reducing diagnosis times, and avoiding side effects.
Solution Alternatives:
- Utilize techniques such as:
- Raman spectroscopy
- Diffuse reflectance
- Transmission and absorption
- Develop instrumentation, equipment, algorithms, and proprietary methodologies for non-invasive diagnosis of anomalous tissues.
Biomedical Optics Instrumentation Group
