Optimal Strategies for Using Photoshop in Biomedical Imaging

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

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 communication. 

To read the full article, courtesy of Photoshop User Magazine, click here

Measuring Using More than Just Pixels

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, medical imaging equipment , and other devices. 

Click here to read the article. 

Clinical and Research use of Photoshop CS3 Extended

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 provided courtesy of Photoshop User magazine (www.photoshopuser.com)

To read the article click here.

From Photoshop User magazine - CS3 Analysis Overview

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 the article.

Available - Photoshop CS3 Extended for Biomedical Research Training DVD

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 helped me and can help you understand imaging basics, learn Photoshop CS3 Extended capabilities, and see actual workflows.

To view this valuable training you can either subscribe to lynda.com. This will give you access not only to my title but titles from well over 100 other authors covering software, graphics, design and a multitude of other subjects. Starting at $25 a month it is a bargain for on demand training. Or you can simply purchase my training DVD.

The direct link to purchase the Photoshop CS3 Extended for Biomedical Research DVD is http://www.lynda.com/store/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=680

Photoshop is software that helps researchers get the most out of their images. Whether using it in conducting research, creating presentations or aiding communication we all can learn to wield this tool better.

I hope I have helped fellow biomedical scientists by creating and sharing this work.

Take care

Eric

Lynda.com launches my Photoshop title

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 selection, analysis, and editing tools to evaluate an image's color composition, modify images for research, optimize exposure with levels and curves, transform images with layers, and compensate for acquisition problems and limitations. I also explain how to add reference information to images, annotate and optimize DICOM animations, and share finished images with colleagues. If you are a Lynda.com premium subscriber you have access to exercise files that accompany the tutorials.

I hope that I can help fellow researchers use Photoshop to help them in their studies and demonstrate how it can be a useful tool at their disposal.