In my Mind's Eye - Biomedical Imaging

New CS4 Bridge Output Articles

2009-01-20T10:59:00.003-05:00

Three new training articles covering Bridge CS4 new Output features have been posted at www.ericwexler.com. To go directly to each article follow the links bellow.CS4 Bridge Output Workspace OverviewMaking PDFs with Bridge CS4Making Web Galleries with Bridge CS4

The Improved Count Tool in Photoshop CS4 Extended

2008-10-02T09:03:00.016-04:00

Photoshop CS4 Extended Improved Count Tool By Eric Wexler The count tool in Photoshop CS4 Extended has been improved since its introduction in CS3. One can create differing sets of counts, turn visibility on and off selectively and most importantly can save the counts with the image. These changes give the user doing manual counting more power and

Free Workshop - Pepperell Library, September 18th

2008-09-09T07:27:00.002-04:00

Fix ur Pix with Six - Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0Come see a live demonstration using Adobe® Photoshop Elements 6.0 to fix examples of common problems in digital images. I will demonstrate workflows that include correcting exposure, color cast, red eye and poor composition. RAW file format pictures will be adjusted using the Adobe Camera Raw module in the low priced consumer version of

Optimal Strategies for Using Photoshop in Biomedical Imaging

2008-08-15T11:44:00.004-04:00

NEW Optimum strategies for using Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended in biomedical imaging (PDF, 2.6M)I have just added to my site the link to the White Paper I wrote for Peachpit and Adobe. It can be downloaded from the Medical Professionals Page or clicking on the link above.

DICOM: A Healthy Image File Format

2008-05-19T17:09:00.005-04:00

In January of 2008 I was able to introduce one of Photoshop CS3 Extended's most important features and how to use it. Of course I am talking about Photoshop's new native ability to open and work with DICOM files. With this feature built-in Radiologists and others who work with medical images can apply almost any Photoshop feature to modify the images for presentations, education and

Measuring Using More than Just Pixels

2008-05-13T07:44:00.005-04:00

A readable copy of my Photoshop User Magazine article has been added to my website ericwexler.com. This article published October 07, is provided courtesy of Photoshop User Magazine (www.photoshopuser.com).It covers how to set a calibration standard in the new analysis feature of Photoshop® CS3 Extended. This is useful for gathering quantitative data from images acquired using microscopes,

Clinical and Research use of Photoshop CS3 Extended

2008-05-06T08:53:00.007-04:00

My article "Photoshop CS3 Extended Tools will help save lives" was published in the September Issue of Photoshop User Magazine. This is the first entry in the new column Photoshop CS3 for Research. I introduce some general uses of Photoshop in microscopy and other research examples including soft agar colony analysis, medial cerebral artery occlusion mode, and DICOM importations.The content is

From Photoshop User magazine - CS3 Analysis Overview

2008-05-02T08:19:00.009-04:00

I recently got permission to post my articles published in Photoshop® User Magazine. This is my first article for NAPP found in the special Summer Issue on Photoshop CS3. I hope you enjoy it. It goes over the analysis features added to Photoshop CS3 Extended. The content is provided courtesy of Photoshop User magazine (www.photoshopuser.com)Clicking here will take you to a readable version of

Available - Photoshop CS3 Extended for Biomedical Research Training DVD

2008-02-12T10:59:00.001-05:00

Now you can have Photoshop CS3 Extended training dedicated to helping biomedical researchers.After two decades of working in drug discovery this is the training I needed to do my job better. Many years ago I looked for a title that would help me conduct research and apply Photoshop better. Almost none of the training available was developed by fellow researchers. So I created something that

Lynda.com launches my Photoshop title

2008-01-26T12:21:00.001-05:00

On January 25th Lynda.com launched my training course, Photoshop CS3 Extended for Biomedical Research. I go into detail how Photoshop CS3 Extended can be used in Biomedical Research. This is based on over fifteen years of drug discovery experience including the creation and managing of a digital darkroom for DuPont Merck and later Dupont Pharmaceuticals.I cover how to use Photoshop CS3's

The Drobo saved my "life"

2008-01-11T07:17:00.000-05:00

Most of us keep a substantial amount of our life on our computers. Current work, personal information, contacts, bookmarks, and the detritus that make up a modern life reside as ones and zeros in a magnetic state in a box nearby.Now there are only two types of computers in this world. The first group are the computers that are broken and don't work. The second group are the computers that

My 2007 - A Good Start

2008-01-01T10:10:00.000-05:00

As we start the new year it is always good practice to review the last. As I transitioned from Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging to independent consulting I can share my accomplishments that set the foundation for 2008. Below is the summary of some of my work that I would not have been able to accomplish without the help of many individuals that have given me opportunity and support.Just to

Drobo - The answer to our storage needs?

2007-11-28T08:21:00.000-05:00

Drobo may be the next big thing in file storage. As a research scientist I have seen my data storage requirements grow and I have been constantly looking for a product that can grow with my needs.Most recently I have relied on large single disk hard drives as my main storage but with the introduction of data robotics Drobo I am considering that as a viable replacement to my stack of 500GB Lacie

Oct 30 - DICOM Workflow Presentation

2007-10-30T15:03:00.000-04:00

I have just finished watching the eSeminar titled DICOM workflow for publishing with CS3 Extended.It seems that one of the slides is a holdover from my eSeminar I gave for Adobe to cover Photoshop CS3 Extended's use as a scientific researcher.I have been preparing in depth training for lynda.com as well as a book for using Photoshop in biomedical research.To learn more you can read my articles in

The other side

2007-08-09T13:04:00.001-04:00

As of May 9th 2007 I am in the world of the W9's. Opportunities and need crossed paths where I stood and led me in somewhat different direction. With my involvement on Adobe's Biomedical Image Advisory Group I saw the need of training other scientists in the use of Photoshop for communication and research.Many perceive Photoshop as a difficult program and the multitudes are intimidated not only

Then a leap

2007-08-02T15:16:00.001-04:00

All good thingsFrom 1995 to 2001 I conducted my own experiments and supported the other researchers at DuPont Pharmaceuticals. In 2001 Bristol Myers Squibb purchased the company and in the span of one year closed down the research site I worked at.My wife and I relocated to the Boston area where she was offered a nice research position. I relocated and was rehired by Bristol-Myers Squibb at

Yet another step

2007-08-02T15:16:00.000-04:00

Photoshop works well with othersDuring the late 90's two of my main projects combined imaging abilities with scientific and technical skills.The evaluation of cell cycle inhibitors for the oncology group relying on the evaluation of tumors from the xenograft model. With the digital darkroom established multitudes of tumor sections were analyzed by me in my lab. My lab partners handled the in

One more step

2007-08-01T17:02:00.000-04:00

Imaging Support Grows with OpportunitiesI feel I must continue to bring readers up to speed on my development of imaging skills. Mainly to encourage those who have an opportunity to see an unfilled niche and develop the resources to fill it. At this point in the mid 90's I was getting my M.B.A. and everything could be summed up in two words "create value."My development of the Digital Darkroom

The step after

2007-07-31T12:29:00.000-04:00

Development of my Imaging CapabilitiesOnce the new imaging system was set up I started to develop my knowledge of digital imaging for science. I was surrounded by Phd's and peers with the need to incorporate imaging and image analysis techniques into their research. The beginning of the digital dark room support at DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals was an off shoot of my microscopy and histology

The next step

2007-07-30T16:31:00.000-04:00

Let's get to business. I have used Photoshop in one version or another since 1995. Initially it was just to open images, tweak them for presentations or publications, then print them out. At first, my work was never more complex than adding annotations.During this time I was researching proliferation of cancer cells in the mouse xenograft model. In order to investigate properly I was given

Every journey begins with a first step

2007-07-30T08:26:00.000-04:00

Every blogger has a first post. This is mine. Over the next few entries I will cover some of the basics:1) Who am I2) What is the purpose of my blog3) Why should you even careThe first personal goal is to contribute useful material everyday. The second is to improve my communication skills. For my readers my goal is to transfer the knowledge of imaging in pharmaceutical and biological research.

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