CRC Press - Optical Techniques in Regenerative Medicine

In the field of regenerative medicine, tissue engineers often face limitations due to destructive and time-consuming methods. These traditional approaches prevent real-time, in situ, and spatial monitoring of tissue growth. Furthermore, once a therapy is implanted, clinicians frequently lack the tools to monitor internal developments within the patient. Optical Techniques in Regenerative Medicine addresses these specific barriers. This book explains how optical imaging techniques can be used to image and characterize various tissue properties. It provides essential knowledge on using light-based methods to fabricate tissue engineering scaffolds and analyze their specific properties. By exploring these advanced optical methods, researchers and clinicians can move toward more effective monitoring and characterization in the development of regenerative therapies.