Brett Eugene Bouma

Prof. Brett Eugene Bouma is a Researcher in the Department of Cardiology at Erasmus MC. His work focuses on advanced biomedical imaging technologies, particularly in laser-based systems and optical coherence tomography. He specializes in developing innovative imaging modalities such as multispectral photoacoustic microscopy and polarization-sensitive techniques for cardiovascular diagnostics. His research integrates optical engineering, machine learning algorithms, and clinical applications.

Key research interests include Raman fiber lasers, SRS amplifiers, and label-free imaging for lipid detection. Collaborations span international teams in optical physics and cardiovascular medicine. His contributions address challenges in intravascular imaging artifacts, thrombus characterization, and high-resolution tissue analysis. While no formal awards are listed, his work has garnered citations and open-access visibility in journals like Laser and Photonics Reviews and Biomedical Optics Express.

Bouma’s research has implications for improving diagnostic accuracy in acute coronary syndrome and atherosclerotic plaque assessment. Ongoing efforts involve refining imaging systems for clinical translation and expanding applications in nanosecond-scale photoacoustic microscopy.