A focus on translation

The I.D. lab conceives and develops new technologies (including computational methods, imaging and treatment devices, repurposed compounds) with the potential for near-term translation, in order to address a broad range of challenges in health with a particular focus in dermatology. We seek computational and software-based solutions whenever possible, and focus on the smartphone platform in order to leverage potential for scaling and reduce costs.

We primarily focus our research in two areas:  

• Diagnostic applications of biomedical optics in dermatology and human health, including computational photography, spectroscopy and microscopy
• Non-invasive or minimally-invasive devices for application at the cutaneous interface

Current ongoing areas of research include improving visualization and quantification of cutaneous structures and dynamics (e.g. veins, erythema, topical medications, cutaneous microvasculature) by a combination of computational and optical approaches, fractionated cryotherapy for skin resurfacing, and new approaches to the treatment of photosensitive disorders.

Meet our team