‘Harnessing light in medtech’ - Lumie & Polyphotonix talk at e-Luminate Cambridge

Cambridge-based light therapy specialists Lumie are partnering with medtech company Polyphotonix to present a fascinating talk on the role of light in our health as part of the forthcoming e-Luminate Cambridge Festival.

 

The talk, which is free of charge, will take place at the prestigious Judge Business School on Monday 15th February from 6-7pm. The evening will then continue with a drinks reception to be hosted by the nearby Hotel du Vin, the Festival’s official host venue.

 ‘Harnessing Light in MedTech’ will explore the advancements made in light technology and focus on two different applications; how it can be used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and keep our circadian rhythm healthy and how it can treat blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy. Dr Victoria Revell, a circadian rhythm expert from Surrey University, will explain the interaction between light and our internal body clock which governs so many of our daily functions and how light therapy can be applied using Lumie Bodyclock and Lumie’s bright lights. Richard Kirk, CEO of Polyphotonix, will present his company’s pioneering light treatment for loss of sight due to diabetic retinopathy. There will also be a short question and answer session.

Now in its fourh year, e-Luminate Cambridge Festival will be using light to create a unique and spectacular experience that runs from Friday 12th to Wednesday 17th February. Light art installations will be projected against some of Cambridge’s iconic buildings while the public will have a chance to learn about innovations in light technology through an exciting programme of events. Lumie is delighted to have come on board for the first time this year as a Bronze sponsor.

“The e-Luminate Cambridge Festival team is passionate about bringing innovation in light technology to the public in a creative way. We work with companies at the cutting edge of new technologies and collaborate with artists who use light at the core of their practice. The result is a special opportunity to experience how light can be used in art and science as well as giving visitors a unique way to discover the beautiful and historic city of Cambridge.," said Alessandra Caggiano, e-Luminate Cambridge Festival Director.

The event is free to attend. You can reserve your entry here.

 

About Lumie:

Since 1991 Lumie has been researching and designing bright lights to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other conditions. Our first Bodyclock dawn simulator – an alarm that wakes you up with increasing levels of light – was the world’s first wake-up light and brought light therapy into the mainstream. We also designed and developed Lumie Clear, a unique hand held device that uses combined blue and red light therapy to treat acne.

Over the years Lumie has worked closely with the scientific community. All of our products – the broadest range in Europe – are based on published research and designed by us from our base in Cambridge. Lumie is in the EuRhythDia consortium investigating circadian rhythms and type 2 diabetes, and is working with Liverpool John Moores University sports science department. We continue to research new applications for light therapy.

Lumie products are medical devices, certified to the Medical Devices Directive (93/42EEC)and supplied to the NHS on an occasional basis. Distance and brightness levels (lux) are independently verified and Lumie is registered with the government's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency.

The benefits of light therapy reach far beyond SAD. Our lights help you to sleep well and get up in the morning, beat the afternoon slump, conquer jetlag and look after your skin. They also optimise sports performance and we are proud to provide lights to some of Great Britain’s elite athletes as well as acting as official suppliers to British Swimming.

Two of our wake-up lights, Active and Elite, provide white noise as an option. If you are trying to sleep in a noisy environment or during the day, white noise helps to muffle other sounds, like traffic or people talking.

In the UK our products are available through www.lumie.com as well as major retailers like John Lewis, Boots, amazon, Selfridges and wiggle.co.uk and we have an expanding network of distributors across Europe and in North America. For consumers buying through www.lumie.com we provide a home trial on all products and a dedicated customer careline.

 

About Polyphotonix:

PolyPhotonix is pioneering the early adoption of organic light. Working with designers and key customers, it is creating new products and supporting the design process right through to manufacture based at the National Printable Electronics Centre. Supporting Fight for Sight

PolyPhotonix is partnering with Fight for Sight, the UK’s main eye research charity. Both organisations are committed to creating a future that everyone can see, through innovation and research.

For every Noctura 400 sleep mask sold, PolyPhotonix will donate 5% to the charity, to support its pioneering research to prevent sight loss and treat eye disease. http://www.polyphotonix.com/

About e-Luminate Cambridge Festival:

The e-Luminate Cambridge Festival is a modern arts festival for a city at the forefront of technology and research. This flagship event offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to discover, or re-discover, the richness and diversity of Cambridge’s iconic buildings and public spaces through a range of Light art installations, family activities, talks and concerts.

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Contact:

Ruth Jackson

PR Manager, Lumie

pr@lumie.com

Tel: 01954 786115

Mob: 07914 812261

FB: Lumie.light.therapy

Twitter: @lumie_lights

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