Darine Abi Haidar

Darine Abi Haidar, physicist (associate professor at IMNC laboratory, section 29 at university Paris Diderot-Paris7). She is the director of the nonlinear optical imaging platform of small animals at IMNC Lab. For the last 10 years, my research activities have focused on nonlinear optical imaging microscopy, optical tissue characterization, development of fiber probe-based spectral systems and on non-linear endomicroscopes. Through this rich experience, I acquired a strong knowledge in the field of pulse pre-compensation, distal optics TPF and SHG signal optimization, and optical characterization of brain tumors on animal models using spectral and lifetime domain measurements, while obtaining a progressive background in the field of oncology. I initiated, worked with and directed different collaborations (PhLAM Laboratory, ANBioPhy Laboratory, Mauna Kea technology, XLIM laboratory, Rouen Hospital, Sainte Anne Hospital, Synchrotron Soleil, Brain Physiology Laboratory, Paris Descartes University, BML laboratory- Florida etc.). At IMNC laboratory, I started the research on intravital microscopy with implanted GRIN lenses for deep imaging of brain tissues. I have experience on animal handling and surgery. I am currently working on the development of a nonlinear endomicroscope and on multimodal non-linear imaging of human samples.