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Adam Wax is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on innovative techniques in biomedical imaging and biophotonics, with a particular emphasis on optical spectroscopy for early cancer detection. His work integrates novel microscopy and interferometry techniques to explore cellular structures and dynamics. Wax has developed a set of advanced spectroscopic methods, including low-coherence interferometry (LCI), which allow for the detection of scattered light at unprecedented spatial and temporal resolutions. These techniques have been applied in various studies to non-invasively observe sub-cellular organelles and monitor changes in cellular volume in response to environmental conditions. His contributions to the field have significant implications for diagnostic methods in oncology, particularly for detecting precancerous lesions in tissues. He has been recognized with multiple fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the National Academy of Inventors and the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)