In this joint project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), a three-dimensional, high-resolution real-time microscopy in neurosurgical operations is to be realized. The aim is to be able to remove tumours of the central nervous system more radically in the future and at the same time spare healthy brain tissue more effectively. Early recurrences should thus be prevented and patients should enjoy a better quality of life.

See also: https://www.bmo.uni-luebeck.de/forschung/ag-brinkmann/forschungsthemen/neuro-oct.html

The AG-Huber, as the world's leading research group for ultrafast FDML lasers, provides its theoretical expertise and practical experience to the Neuro-OCT project. The FDML laser will be used for a MHz-OCT system that will be integrated into a surgical microscope. Furthermore, the group is involved in the development of an individual software solution for the control of the OCT system, the practical execution of safety tests as well as the project-oriented development of electronic circuits.