Perez Phoebe Nicole G, Calpito Karell Jo Angelique C, Jimenez Sarah Jane A
Biomed Opt Express. 2024 Aug 26;15(9):5505-5510. doi: 10.1364/BOE.531499. eCollection 2024 Sep 1.
Advancements in biomedical optics have significant potential to improve healthcare in low-to-middle-income countries, where preventable and treatable diseases remain prevalent. However, limited integration of relevant sciences hinders the development and application of optical techniques to medical research. Improving the biomedical optics research landscape requires comprehensive curriculum reforms, professional development initiatives, and the establishment of appropriate research infrastructure. Additionally, effective strategies for translating research into practical healthcare solutions include securing targeted funding grants, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, and fostering international partnerships. These efforts can bridge the gap between advanced optics research and its real-world application, enhancing healthcare outcomes in resource-constrained settings.
生物医学光学的进步在改善中低收入国家的医疗保健方面具有巨大潜力，在这些国家，可预防和可治疗的疾病仍然普遍存在。然而，相关科学的有限整合阻碍了光学技术在医学研究中的开发和应用。改善生物医学光学研究前景需要全面的课程改革、专业发展举措以及建立适当的研究基础设施。此外，将研究转化为实际医疗保健解决方案的有效策略包括获得有针对性的资助、促进跨学科合作以及建立国际伙伴关系。这些努力可以弥合先进光学研究与其实际应用之间的差距，提高资源有限环境中的医疗保健成果。
