Department of Mechanical Engineering
PRESENTS
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Surgery
Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic
University of California, Irvine
1002 Health Sciences Road East
Irvine, CA 92612-1475
New Approaches to Laser Treatment of Skin Disease
ABSTRACT
Research has led to the development of many lasers used for a variety of
skin diseases. In this presentation, we discuss the current state of laser use
in dermatology including the treatment of vascular lesions, tattoo removal,
treatment of pigmented lesions, hair removal, laser skin resurfacing and
non-ablative photorejuvenation. In particular, the presentation will focus on
the complex problem of pot wine stain birthmark characterization and new
therapeutic strategies.
BIOSKETCH
J. Stuart Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., is Associate Director of the Beckman Laser
Institute and Medical Clinic, and Professor of Surgery, Dermatology and
Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine. The principal goal of
Dr. Nelson's research has been to develop theoretical and experimental models
which describe light propagation in biological tissues to yield a basis for
dosimetry of laser-tissue interactions. In particular, he is interested in
addressing the problems associated with light propagation and dosimetry in human
skin with the end goal of improved clinical efficacy. Other areas of active
research interest include the development of non-invasive sensing techniques
such as optical coherence/Doppler tomography and infrared radiometry to
determine experimentally the optical and thermal properties of human skin.
Extramural funding for these programs has been obtained by Dr. Nelson from the
National Institutes of Health in the form of a FIRST Award and seven Independent
Researcher Awards, and from the Biomedical Research Technology Program in the
form of a Grant for Innovative Technology. Dr. Nelson has published more than
230 scientific articles in authoritative journals and 13 book chapters. He has
been awarded nine patents for developing biomedical devices from the Patent and
Trademark Office, United States Department of Commerce. Worldwide, methodology
developed by Dr. Nelson has now been incorporated and sold in more than 7,000
laser devices. In addition to Dr. Nelson's research, teaching and faculty
responsibilities at the Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, he is
engaged in university-based direct clinical practice with a focus on serving
patients with pediatric port wine stain birthmarks and other hypervascular
dermatoses.
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Bourns Hall, Room A265
10:10 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
(Refreshments will be served at 10:00 a.m.)
