Pathways 2024: Virtual Artist Talks

Title: High-Resolution Retinal Imaging: Technology Overview and ApplicationsAbstract: Adaptive optics (AO) has been used in many applications, including astronomy, microscopy and medical imaging. In retinal imaging, AO provides real-time correction of the aberrations introduced by the cornea and the lens to facilitate diffraction-limited imaging of retinal microstructures. Most importantly, AO-based retinal imagers provide cellular-level resolution and quantification of changes induced by retinal diseases and systemic diseases that manifest in the eye enabling disease diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression or the efficacy of treatments. In this presentation, we present an overview of our team efforts over almost two decades to develop high-resolution retinal imagers suitable for clinical use. Several different types of imagers for human and small animal eye imaging are reviewed, and representative results from multiple studies using these instruments are shown. These examples demonstrate the extraordinary power of AO-based retinal imaging to reveal intricate details of morphological and functional characteristics of the retina and to help elucidate important aspects of vision and of the disruptions that affect delicate retinal tissue.About the Speaker: Mircea Mujat received his doctoral degree from the University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics in 2004. He continued his activity as a research fellow with Harvard Medical School and Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and is currently a principal research scientist with Physical Sciences, Inc. His current research interests include high resolution optical imaging (i.e., optical coherence tomography, optical frequency domain imaging, adaptive optics, phase contrast imaging, confocal and polarization microscopy), polarized light scattering and biomedical applications of lasers.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/98500181512?from=addon

Learn about your university and the history of UCF with the director of the LEAD Scholars Academy, Dr. Stacey Malaret.Virtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/j/9565644384

As part of its ongoing Expert Speaker series, the Florida APEX Accelerator at UCF is pleased to host the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Government Contracting - Area III to discuss best practices on how to use market research to make one's business more competitive. Procurement Center Representative Jessica Gaskins will provide resources and guidance on how to conduct market research to learn more about one's business, the industry their business supports and potential competitors.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/market-research-your-business-and-competition-5a1e6g4TuaV/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/market-research-your-business-and-competition-5a1e6g4TuaV/overview

If you're thinking of starting a business, it's important to take the right steps. This two-hour virtual seminar will give you an overview of what to know, actions to take and how to avoid common missteps to give your company its greatest chance of success.Learn about the journey from pre-venture to start-up to opening your business and cover:* Business legal entity selection * Registration and licensing * Marketing and branding * Sources of financing and capital * Business plan buildingVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g4Tucb/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/how-to-start-your-business-5a1e6g4TucW/overview

Federal, state and local government procurement is the largest target market in the world.The question is usually not "Does the government buy what you are selling?" It is more, "Can you be competitive enough and relentless enough to position your business to win government contracts?" If you think you can be competitive, then government contracting may be a good growth opportunity for your business.The Government Contracting Overview seminar, presented by the APEX Accelerators at UCF in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UCF, is designed for established small business owners with some commercial momentum that are curious about government contracting, as well as business owners that may already be involved in government contracting. This workshop will present government contracting in three components: positioning for government contracting, developing reactive business development strategies and developing proactive business development strategies. Specifically, we will discuss registration requirements, social-economic certification opportunities, market research tools, Florida PTAC's "Bid-Match" system and what we refer to as the initial "marketing tool kit" for government contractors.Join us for this great learning opportunity!Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Tumg/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/government-contracting-overview-5a1e6g4Trwr/overview

This webinar will provide an overview of the marketing process for small business, as well as a close look at all elements of a marketing plan. Marketing is the driver of revenue growth and an imperative for small business success. Topics include the traditional four "P's" of marketing -- product, place, promotion and price -- as well as three new "P's" with special application to small businesses -- positioning, people and planning.Please note: Certain device's operating systems (e.g. Windows S mode), browsers, programs/features, applications, firewalls, etc. may exist that restrict you from accessing this GoToWebinar session and its features. If you run into such technical difficulties, please do any of the following:* Use Microsoft Edge Restart your device * Disable Microsoft S Mode * Configure your device's firewall to allow GoTo Webinar to run * Use a different deviceVirtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TumH/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/marketing-basics-webinar-5a1e6g4TrxG/overview