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Ozzy Mermut is an Associate Professor at York University, actively engaged in research focused on harnessing the power of light to study structural-functional changes in human aging processes. His work aims to develop individualized countermeasures through biophotonics, merging optical life sciences to provide insights into pathogenesis and create pre-diagnostic metrics for intelligent phototherapeutic approaches. Mermut leads the MiBAR Lab (Mermut integrated Biophotonics Applied Research Lab), which is dedicated to creating remotely deployable medical devices for global health applications in the space and life sciences domains. His research includes examining light-matter interactions to address age-related diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration, and developing innovative techniques for biomedical sensor tools and personalized radiation therapeutics. Mermut's expertise encompasses applied biophotonic multimodal techniques for diagnostics and therapeutics, with a significant emphasis on experimental biological physics. He is also involved in projects supporting human health in deep space missions, notably targeting missions to Mars.
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