Andrés Quiroga

Dr. Andrés Quiroga is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), specializing in Medical Optics. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Campinas (Brazil). His research focuses on developing and applying advanced optical techniques such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and speckle contrast spectroscopy to study vascular health, brain connectivity, and clinical conditions like carotid artery stenosis and severe COVID-19 complications.

Key research areas include non-invasive assessment of microvascular and endothelial impairments, particularly through the HEMOCOVID-19 international clinical study. His work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical medicine, with applications in critical care monitoring, neuroimaging, and respiratory rehabilitation post-COVID-19. He is affiliated with the Medical Optics Office and Laboratory 321 at ICFO, contributing to cutting-edge optical instrumentation development.

Recent publications highlight innovations in on-skin optical devices, low-cost monitoring tools, and real-time diagnostics using diffuse optical techniques. His research emphasizes translational applications, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced optical diagnostics.