Can light be used to target and destroy cancer cells?
Explore the intersection of physics and medicine through Photodynamic Therapy. This video introduces a revolutionary treatment method that uses light to kill diseased cells while leaving the surrounding tissue's structure intact.
In this episode of 'From the Lab', Stephen Bown, founder of the National Medical Laser Centre, explains the mechanics of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT). This approach relies on the combined expertise of physicists and physicians to deploy light-based interventions for various diseases, most notably cancers.
The presentation serves as a preview for Bown's upcoming Discourse on Friday 29 May, part of a collaboration with UCL celebrating their 200th anniversary in 2026.
Source: From the Lab: Treating cancer with light through photodynamic therapy - with Stephen Bown
