Phil Cyr, Bio-rad Laboratories; Alberto Alby Diaspro, University of Geno, Italy; Scott Fraser, Caltech, Beckman Institute; Hans C. Gerritsen, Utrecht University, Netherlands; Stefan W. Hell, Max-Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Germany; Brian Herman, University of Texas Health Sciences Ctr. at San Antonio; Satoshi Kawata, Osaka University, Japan; Joseph R. Lakowicz, University of Maryland; Stephen McDonald, Coherent Inc.; Simon C. Watkins, University of Pittsburgh; Warren Zipfel, Cornell University.

Modern biology research on molecular, cellular and organism levels requires the precise measurement of cellular or subcellular activity in two- or three-dimensions. Many available fluorescence microscope techniques are yielding limited in vivo information about the organizations and dynamics of complex cellular and tissue structures. The multiphoton (two- or more photon) excitation fluorescence imaging microscopy system will provide a unique, state-of-the-art minimally invasive imaging system for thick tissue (deeper) and cellular imaging, and can effectively utilize UV absorption fluorophores. This multidisciplinary conference will be a forum for scientists from various fields of research, including both commercial and academic sectors to discuss the system development and advantages of multiphoton microscopy in the various field of biomedical sciences.