Mark Pierce

My lab develops novel optical imaging systems for applications ranging from basic biomedical research studies to clinical patient care.  Part of our focus is on technical advancements in optical instrument development, in areas including computational imaging, intravital microscopy, and short-wave infrared imaging.  We also seek to apply the knowledge gained through these instruments to assist physicians in disease management through early diagnosis, surgical guidance, and treatment planning.  We collaborate extensively with clinical partners in surgery, radiation oncology, pathology, and image analysis.

2013-2014 Engineering Governing Council Biomedical Engineering UndergraduateTeaching Excellence Award. This award is given out to a professor in each department who the students feel have done an excellent job in teaching for the academic year 2013-14.

•    Research Faculty, Rice University, 2005-2011
•    Postdoctoral fellowship, Harvard Medical School, 2001-2005
•    Ph.D., Biomedical Optics, The University of Manchester, 2001
•    B.Sc., Physics, University of Manchester, 1997