tackling grand challenges in health care using integrated photonics
Hosted by IET Bristol
About
Over 5% of the world’s population has a disease which affects the retina. In the UK, retinal diseases are the leading cause of sight loss. One of the core elements that prevents people from going blind with these conditions is the ability to detect and monitor the disease, which is done via direct imaging of the retina.
Siloton, an SME based in Bristol, is developing the next generation of retinal imaging or ‘OCT’ systems to provide better access to imaging units. Based on world-leading photonic chip technology, Siloton is developing a device that is portable and low cost meaning that it can be more widely accessed by patients.
This talk will cover technical details of the technology and the wider impact it will have on society.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
10 Jun 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Organiser
- Bristol Local Network
Registration information
Entrance is on Woodland Road (https://w3w.co/stable.space.stay), go down the stairs in the atrium, at the bottom of the stairs turn 180 degrees, the lecture room is at the end on the left. Parking available on Woodland Road (metred, pay via RingGo) or in nearby Trenchard St multi-storey.
Speakers
Dr. Euan J. Allen
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder - Siloton
Euan has spent over a decade at the forefront of research and development of photonic semiconductor devices for quantum and low-light applications in the areas of sensing, computing, and communications. This includes a PhD at the QECDT and research/visiting fellowships at the University of Bristol, University of Tokyo, and University of Bath.
In 2020, Euan co-founded Siloton which uses photonic semiconductor chips to measure single photons reflected from the retina to help diagnose and monitor disease.
Reasons to attend
Come and learn about cutting-edge technologies, have some free refreshments, and network with local engineers if you wish.
Programme
Arrival, Networking and Refreshments: 18.30
Presentation: 19:00 – 20:00
Networking: 20:00 - 20:30