Draft:Brian C. Wilson
Brian C. Wilson | |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
| Known for | Light-based cancer diagnosis and therapy, photodynamic therapy, biomedical optics |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medical biophysics, biophotonics, photodynamic therapy |
| Institutions | University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network |
| Website | Faculty Page |
Brian C. Wilson is a physicist and professor specializing in medical biophysics and biophotonics. He is a Professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto[1] and a Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, part of the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada.[2]
Career
[edit]Prof. Wilson has conducted research in the field of biomedical optics since the early 1980s. His work has focused on the clinical application of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for treating various cancers, including those of the brain, prostate, and gastrointestinal tract.[2] He has contributed to the development of optical techniques for measuring light distribution in tissues, as well as to dosimetry methods in PDT.[1]
In addition to PDT, Wilson’s research includes the use of fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy for early cancer detection and the application of light-based technologies for surgical guidance. His work has also expanded to include the use of nanoparticles in cancer imaging and treatment.[3]
Wilson has collaborated extensively with clinical and industrial partners to translate biophotonics technologies into medical practice. He has co-founded spin-off companies in optical imaging and has held visiting research positions at institutions in the United States, Brazil, China, and Australia.[1]
Recognition
[edit]Wilson is a Fellow of several professional societies, including:
- SPIE – The International Society for Optics and Photonics[4]
- Optica (formerly Optical Society of America)[3]
- Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
He has received a number of professional awards, such as:
- Britton Chance Biomedical Optics Award (2014), for significant contributions to optical methods in medicine and biology[4]
- Michael S. Feld Biophotonics Award (2013), awarded by Optica[3]
- IPA Excellence Award in Photodiagnostic Research (2017), from the International Photodynamic Association[5]
- Robert L. Noble Prize, awarded by the Canadian Cancer Society[2]
- NIH Translational Research Award, acknowledging his role in advancing clinical applications of biophotonics[2]
Selected profiles
[edit]External links
[edit]- \"Catastrophic Failure - A Cautionary Tale\" – Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
- \"Customizing Cancer Treatment with Nanoparticles\" – SPIETV (2014)
- \"Photodynamic Therapy Fundamentals\" – Óptica e Fotônica (2016)
- \"NanoBiophotonics\" – Óptica e Fotônica (2016)
- \"Overcoming Light Penetration Limits in PDT\" – SBFoton (2021)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Brian Wilson". University of Toronto. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Brian C. Wilson, PhD". University Health Network. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Brian C. Wilson". Optica. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Prof. Brian C. Wilson". SPIE. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Professor Brian Wilson Receives IPA Excellence Award in Photodiagnostic Research". PR Newswire. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2025.