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Torrent Photonics to Join Florida Photonics Cluster Webinar on Biophotonics Innovation

Written by Torrent Photonics | Jul 20, 2026

Hugh Garvey, Director of Imaging at Torrent Photonics, will speak at "Biophotonics Webinar: From Lab Breakthroughs to Market Trends" on Thursday, July 30, 2026

We're excited to share that Hugh Garvey, Torrent Photonics' Director of Imaging, will be a featured speaker at an upcoming webinar hosted by the Florida Photonics Cluster. The event, titled From Lab Breakthroughs to Market Trends, will explore how light-based technologies are reshaping healthcare and life sciences — and Torrent is proud to be part of the conversation.

Event Details

    • Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
    • Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
    • Format: Online webinar (Zoom)
    • Host: Carol Ann Logue, Executive Director, Florida Photonics Cluster

What the Webinar Covers

Biophotonics sits at the intersection of light and life science, and it's driving some of the most exciting advances in modern medicine — from diagnostic imaging to minimally invasive treatment. This webinar brings together voices from industry, academia, and media to unpack how emerging research is making its way from the lab bench into real-world clinical and commercial applications.

Attendees can expect a wide-ranging discussion on:

    • Cutting-edge biophotonics research and where it's headed next
    • How light-based imaging technologies are translating into practical medical tools
    • Market trends shaping the future of photonics in healthcare
    • Opportunities to connect with Florida's growing photonics community

Featured Speakers

    • Doug Farmer – Senior Editor, BioPhotonics and Vision Spectra magazines
    • Dr. Kunal Mitra – Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology
    • Hugh Garvey – Director of Imaging, Torrent Photonics

Why It's Worth Attending

Whether you're a researcher, engineer, investor, or simply curious about where photonics and medicine are converging, this is a great opportunity to hear directly from people shaping the field, and to see how companies like Torrent are helping turn scientific discovery into practical technology.

How to Register

Registration is free and open to anyone interested in biophotonics and the future of medical imaging.

Register Now

Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve yours ahead of time. We hope to see you there on July 30th!

Questions about the event? Contact Amanda Starling at the Florida Photonics Cluster: (904) 728-2470 or amanda.starling@floridamakes.com.