Malacrida is the only Latin American researcher included on the list, compiled by the scientific magazine Electro Optics. The other honorees from the Americas are based in the United States and Canada.
Photonics plays a central role in everyday technologies such as autonomous vehicles, fiber-optic telecommunications, and medical tools including lasers and microscopes, as well as in cutting-edge scientific research.
At the Advanced Bioimaging Unit, Malacrida’s team develops technologies to study biological processes related to disease and to the fundamental mechanisms of life. Among their recent achievements is the development of the DIVER microscope, which enables researchers to study conditions such as melanoma at the cellular level, with the goal of improving diagnosis and exploring new therapeutic strategies.
“Malacrida has been a key driver in advancing the phasor approach for image-based microscopy. His contributions have been essential in establishing a strong framework for multidimensional imaging. His efforts bridge bioimaging, biophotonics and biomedical research, developing and applying new imaging technologies across multiple domains,” the magazine notes.
“I am very happy about this recognition. It reflects our team’s work in developing and applying technologies for research in biosciences and translational medicine. It also highlights our commitment to training and disseminating these technologies in Uruguay and throughout the region,” says Malacrida.
The article about the researcher can be read here, and more information on the list is available at this link.
