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Leading Researcher in Tissue Regeneration is the recipient of 2016 Furumoto Award

Praveen Arany, DDS, PhD receives award in the Innovations Young Investigator categoryWausau, WI – March 14, 2016    Praveen Arany, DDS, PhD is the recipient of the 2016 ASLMS Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Young Investigator Award. Dr. Arany will receive his award during the Plenary Session at ASLMS 2016, the Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), to be held in Boston, Massachusetts March 30 – April 2, 2016. Since 2008, the Dr. Horace Furumoto Innovations Young Investigator Award has recognized and encouraged the development of future

Ablative Fractional Lasing of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Facial Scars

Early Postoperative Single Treatment Ablative Fractional Lasing of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Facial Scars: A Split-scar, Evaluator-blinded StudyWausau, WI (March 27, 2015)  – Research conducted by Joseph F. Sobanko, MD, Vasanop Vachiramon, MD, Pinyo Rattanaumpawan, MD, PhD, and Christopher J. Miller, MD was selected as Editor’s Choice in the January 2015 issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM). The manuscript titled, “Early Postoperative Single Treatment Ablative Fractional Lasing of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Facial Scars: A Split-scar, Evaluator-blinded Study” was published in LSM,

Cutaneous Laser Surgery Pearls Revealed

Non-Invasive Body Contouring, Skin Rejuvenation and Treatment of Acne, Hyperhidrosis, Scars and StriaeLaser 2014 will include Cutaneous Laser Surgery Sessions, Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6, as part of the 34th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. This session focuses on the use of energy-based devices for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, acne, scars, striae, skin tightening, tattoo and abnormal pigment fading, laser hair removal, non-invasive body contouring, and rejuvenation of aged skin with fractional

Topical Surgical Applications Examined at Laser 2014

Session Loaded with Hot Topics Including Low-Cost Screening for Oral CancerLaser 2014 will offer a session on Surgical/Interstitial Laser Therapy (ILT) on Friday, April 4, as part of the 34th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. This session focuses on non-destructive imaging in dentistry and highlights new devices and techniques for minimally invasive management for the diagnosis of cancer and disorders of hard and soft tissues, treatment of lumbar disc disease, aesthetic body contouring and posterior

ASLMS Hosts Choice Activity for Residents and Fellows

Free Laser Review and Clinical Pearls Activity Offered for Residents and FellowsLaser 2014 will include a special Laser Review and Clinical Pearls activity for residents and fellows on Sunday, April 6 as part of the 34th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. This activity addresses the need for fundamental information and clinical pearls to increase knowledge, competence and performance with lasers used in clinical practice. “This course provides a great foundation in lasers and light sources

Advancements in Fat Reduction Discussed at Laser Conference

Nursing/Allied Health Course Explores Fat Reduction and Other Laser ApplicationsLaser 2014 will include a Nursing/Allied Health Course on Thursday, April 3 as part of the 34th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. The unique activity will offer a forum for discussion to explore the educational needs of the attendees during roundtable discussions with experienced providers and educators. “I am extremely excited about this particular year’s lineup of presenters! Attendees should prepare for a

Cutting-Edge Advances in Low Level Light Therapy Uncovered

Texas Research Associate and Professor Collaborate on Research SessionLaser 2014 will offer Experimental and Translational Research Sessions, Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, as part of the 34th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. The sessions will promote understanding of basic processes of light interaction with tissue and cells, design of light-based diagnostic and therapeutic devices and techniques, and early translation of this knowledge to clinical application. Tianyi Wang, Ph.D., Co-Director,

Laser Society Launches Radiation Mark Removal Program

Hundreds of Board Certified Laser Professionals Offer Free Radiation Mark RemovalThe American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) has officially launched New Beginnings: Radiation Mark Removal Program, a national philanthropic campaign offering free radiation mark removal for cancer patients. “The ASLMS membership includes very generous and caring medical professionals who believe they can make a difference in the lives of cancer patients across the U.S. through their time and expertise,” commented Jeffrey S. Dover, M.D., FRCPC, President of the ASLMS. “My practice is

Photobiomodulation Ranks Among “Hot Topics” in Laser Medicine

Session Uncovers Latest Findings on Low-Level Laser Therapy and Non-Invasive Treatments“Hot Topics” at Laser 2014 will include a Photobiomodulation Session on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 as part of the 34th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 2-6, 2014, Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of this session is to present and discuss the latest findings on basic mechanisms of photobiomodulation, pre-clinical and clinical investigations on the critical parameters, mechanism, and effectiveness of light as a therapy for a

American Laser Society to Host 34th Annual Conference

World’s Leading Laser Professionals Convene for Straight Talk, Learning and NetworkingFor Immediate Release January 28, 2014 Wausau, WI - Laser 2014, the 34th Annual International Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) is slated to take place April 2-6, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference will be a forum at which a multidisciplinary array of scientists, clinicians, residents, students, health care professionals, and industry representatives can come together to learn, share, investigate, and create ideas. Laser 2014 will not only be an

Laser Society Announces Dr. Horace Furumoto Award Recipients

CEO and Professor to Receive Prestigious Award in Name of Laser Technology PioneerFor Immediate Release November 26, 2013 Wausau, WI – The Horace Furumoto Innovations Professional Development Awards will be presented to recipients Michael H. Slayton, Ph.D. and Ishan Barman, Ph.D. during the Plenary Session at Laser 2014, the 34th Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), Friday, April 4, Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Furumoto is credited with developing the world’s first practical dye laser. He founded the Candela Laser Corporation, developed the

New Targeted Therapy to Treat Facial Lesions

Topical Sirolimus & Laser Surgery Prolong Effects of TreatmentFor Immediate Release November 7, 2013 Wausau, WI – Research conducted by Roy G. Geronemus, M.D. and Yoon-Soo Cindy Bae-Harboe, M.D., was selected as Editor’s Choice for the November 2013 issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LSM).  The manuscript titled “Targeted Topical and Combination Laser Surgery for the Treatment of Angiofibromas” was published in LSM, the official journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS). Using a variety of laser technologies and a new topical medicine,

Optimal Clearing Method for Quick Tissue Recovery

High Precision Targeted Micro-Dissection Demonstrated at Unreported LevelsWausau, WI – Research conducted by Jinze Qiu, Ph.D., Joseph Neev, Ph.D., Tianyi Wang, Ph.D., and Thomas E. Milner, Ph.D., was selected as Editor’s Choice in the August issue of Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (LMS), the official journal of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS). The published manuscript is titled “Deep Subsurface Cavities in Skin Utilizing Mechanical Optical Clearing and Femtosecond Laser Ablation”. “Although light can be focused deep in transparent tissues such as the eye,

New Research on Transparent “Windows to the Brain” Implant

Research Positively Impacting Patient CareWausau, WI – Yasaman Damestani, B.S., a graduate of the University of California, is a recipient of an American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) 2013 Research Grant. Damestani conducted research on the transparent “windows to the brain” implant. Her manuscript was titled “Transparent Cranial Implant for Laser Based Therapy and Imaging of Brain”. In her research, Damestani discovered that a “windows to the brain” implant would allow use of emerging laser treatments and imaging for brain pathologies, such as brain tumors and

Innovative Optical Tools to Evaluate Cellular Responses to Anti-Cancer Drugs

For Immediate Release August 28, 2013 Wausau, WI – Alexandra Jule Walsh, B.E., M.S., a graduate of Vanderbilt University, is a recipient of an American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) 2013 Research Grant. Walsh is a student recipient, who conducted research on optical tools to evaluate cellular responses to anti-cancer drugs. The manuscript is titled “Optical Metabolic Imaging of Organoid Cultures Derived from Frozen Tissues to Predict Drug Response”. In her research, Walsh discovered that these tools can be used in living tumors to monitor drug efficacy, or in

Regrowth of Port Wine Stain’s Blood Vessels Cause Unsatisfied Therapeutic Outcome

For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 Wausau, WI – Wenbin Tan, Ph.D., a graduate of the University of California, is the recipient of an American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) 2013 Research Grant.  Dr. Tan is a non-student recipient who conducted research on the development of new therapeutic strategies for Port Wine Stain (PWS) birthmarks.  The manuscript is titled “Topical Axitinib Combined with Ra­pamycin to Inhibit the Regrowth of Port Wine Stain Blood Vessels Post Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment”. In his research, Dr. Tan discovered that the Pulsed Dye Laser

Changes in Microcirculation for Improving the Early Detection of Colon Cancer

For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 Wausau, WI – Weston Welge, B.A., B.S., M.S., a graduate of the University of Arizona, is a recipient of an American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) 2013 Research Grant.  Welge is a student recipient, who conducted research on systems that allow for earlier detection of colon cancer. The manuscript is titled “Mild Temperature Hyperthermia Inducing Doppler Optical Coherence Tomography Endoscope for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer in a Mouse Model”. In his research, Welge was working on an endoscope that combines the

Great Minds Meet to Educate on Laser Medicine

For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 Wausau, WI – The American Society of Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) will be hosting the 2013 Laser Aesthetics Course on November 2 and 3 at the Beckman Laser Institute  in Irvine, CA in which the latest on light based energy technology will be revealed. This course is designed for anyone who desires to have a deeper understanding of how lasers work and then apply that knowledge to accomplish optimum clinical outcomes. It is made for individuals in the industry who currently use or are investigating the use of

Cutting Edge Laser Technology Revealed at Laser 2013

For Immediate Release July 23, 2013 Cutting Edge Laser Technology Revealed at Laser 2013 Wausau, WI – Laser 2013, the 33rd Annual Conference hosted by the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS) was held April 3-7, 2013 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel/Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. The fundamental purpose of the conference was to provide a forum at which a multidisciplinary array of scientists, clinicians, residents, students, health care professionals, and industry representatives could learn, share, investigate, and create ideas; the outcome of which

Topical Surgical Applications Discussed at Laser 2013

For Immediate Release March 27, 2013, Wausau, WI – Laser 2013 will showcase a session on Surgical/Interstitial Laser Therapy, Friday, April 5, as part of the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 3-7, 2013, Boston, MA. The section will present and discuss topical surgical applications in a variety of disciplines including dentistry, general surgery, gynecology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and surgical research. “New developments in the use of laser energy to target and destroy tumors in liver, prostate and other

ASLMS Teams Up with North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT)

March 26, 2013, Wausau, WI – Laser 2013 will include a special session conducted by the North American Association for Laser Therapy (NAALT), Saturday, April 6, as part of the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 3-7, 2013, Boston, MA. The purpose of the session is to present clinical cases that will complement the other photobiomodulation sessions at Laser 2013 by presenting a wide variety of medical conditions that can be treated using lasers instead of prescription medications, more importantly, how this form of laser therapy

Photobiomodulation Ranks Among “Hot Topics” in Laser Medicine

For Immediate Release March 23, 2013, Wausau, WI – “Hot Topics” at Laser 2013 will include a Photobiomodulation Session on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6 as part of the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 3-7, 2013, Boston, MA. The purpose of the sessions is to present and discuss the latest findings on light tissue interaction and basic mechanisms of photobiomodulation, pre-clinical and clinical investigations on the critical parameters, mechanisms, and effectiveness of light as a therapy for a broad range of

Photodynamic Therapy Fundamentals Presented

For Immediate Release March 22, 2013, Wausau, WI – Laser 2013 will offer a session on Photodynamic Therapy, Friday, April 5, as part of the 33rd Annual Conference of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery, Inc. (ASLMS), April 3-7, 2013, Boston, MA. The session will review fundamentals of PDT mechanisms of action, current therapeutic interventions and potential future applications. “Hot Topics” include techniques to improve clinical outcomes of PDT, means to minimize treatment related side effects, state-of-the-art illumination techniques, PDT, gene therapy and

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