Photobiomodulation – Mechanisms and Applications
Abstract:
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-ionizing, non-thermal optical irradiation in the red to near-infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum. This low-risk, non-invasive technology is widely used for pain reduction and acceleration of wound healing. On the cellular level, PBM mechanisms of action include mitochondrial activation, stimulation of collagen synthesis, and reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In this lecture, I will describe the PBM studies that I have conducted and their interconnections with engineering and mathematics. There is nothing like a great multidisciplinary collaboration!
Bio:
Dr. Lilach Gavish, PhD, MPH is a senior research associate at the Institute for Research in Military Medicine (IRMM) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She is a world known expert in the field of photobiomodulation and serves as an executive board member and treasurer of the World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT). In this field she has led pre-clinical experiments particularly related to cardiovascular conditions and mitochondrial dynamics, as well as clinical studies focusing on orthopedic indications and chronic wounds. She has won several international awards for her work which she presents regularly at international conferences and publishes in medical and scientific journals.
