Raman spectroscopy used to detect radiation damage in cells and tissues during cancer treatment

The Irving K Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada, hosts a multidisciplinary group of physics, engineering and radiation oncology scientists. It is interested in detecting and understanding the damage in cells and tissues caused by ionizing radiation used in cancer treatments.

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Prototype Raman probe wins European prize

A new fibre probe which uses Raman spectroscopy to identify cancer cells has scooped top prize in the recent Photonics21 Prototype your Idea competition.

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Faster identification of bacterial infections using Raman spectroscopy could save lives

Utilising a Renishaw Raman spectroscopy system, a team of researchers from the Czech Academy of Sciences have been testing a novel way to identify Staphylococcal bacteria, paving the way for faster diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

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Micro-organisms

Raman spectroscopy can detect and identify microorganisms

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Raman spectroscopy’s potential to identify diseased cartilage in osteoarthritis

A group of researchers and clinicians at University College London, Royal Veterinary College and Charing Cross Hospital , led by Dr Riana Gaifulina, have demonstrated that Raman spectroscopy could determine the grade of cartilage erosion and overall osteo

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Introducing the Renishaw Virsa™ Raman Analyser

The Virsa Raman Analyser is a versatile, fibre-optic-coupled Raman spectroscopy system designed for reliable, detailed remote analysis. It enables the expansion of applications of Raman spectroscopy to a new range of samples and environments beyond the co

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