A major component of BIT Lab is to enhance the research capabilities at the University of Central Oklahoma by providing access to high resolution optical microscopy systems. Currently we are working to build a low-cost two-photon microscope, providing access to optically sectioned fluoresence imaging. The current goal is to have a working system in Spring 2019.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) utilizes wave interference behavior of light to create three dimensional scans of epithelial tissue. OCT has clinical applications in the field of opthalmology to obtain high resolution images of the anterior segment of the eye. OCT has also been demonstrated as an effective tool for studying cardiovascular diseases and pathologies of the ear. Our research seeks to utilize OCT to study mechanics of biological structures. Our current project is studying the cochlear mechanics of developing chicken embryos.
The field of remote health care seeks to provide access to patient treatment and monitoring outside of conventional clincal settings. Such technology is helpful in rural regions and low-income areas where direct access to physicians is not readily available. Our work seeks to enhance patient quality of life and long term prognosis through the development of technologies and algorithms. BIT Lab primarily accomplishes this goal through app development.