Purpose Histological analysis of artery tissue samples is a widely used method for diagnosis
and quantification of cardiovascular diseases. However, the variable and labor-intensive …

Several imaging techniques aim at identifying features of carotid plaque instability but come
with limitations, such as the use of contrast agents, long examination times and poor …

Cellular dynamics are modeled by the 3D architecture and mechanics of the extracellular
matrix (ECM) and vice versa. These bidirectional cell‐ECM interactions are the basis for all …

Laser diodes are small and inexpensive but don't afford the pulse energy and beam profile
required for optoacoustic (photoacoustic) microscopy. Using two novel modulation concepts …

Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) is an emerging technology that has been dramatically
developed in the last decade. PAI, a combination of optical illumination and ultrasound …