Photodynamic Inactivation of Microbial Pathogens: Medical and Environmental Applications

Hamblin, Michael R. (Editor)/ Jori, Giulio (Editor)/ Hader, Donat P. (Editor)/ Wainwright, Mark (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 1849731446 / ISBN 13: 9781849731447

Published by Royal Society of Chemistry, 2011

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1st edition. 450 pages. 9.30x6.20x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Photodynamic Inactivation of Microbial Pathogens: Medical and Environmental Applications
• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849731446
• ISBN 13: 9781849731447
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

The first book to comprehensively cover the use of light and photosensitising agents for controlling the population of microbial pathogens.

About the Author

Dr Michael R. Hamblin is a Principal Investigator at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School. He received his PhD in synthetic organic chemistry from Trent University in England. His interests lie in photodynamic therapy for infections, cancer, and heart disease and also in low-level light therapy for wound healing, arthritis, traumatic brain injury and hair regrowth. His research program is supported by NIH, CDMRP and CIMIT among others. He has published over 125 peer-reviewed articles, over 120 conference proceedings, book chapters and international abstracts, and holds 8 patents.