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Thomas Baer is the Executive Director of the Stanford Photonics Research Center at Stanford University and is Vice President of the Optical Society of America. Dr. Baer began his career at Spectra-Physics conducting pioneering laser research while assuming roles of increasing responsibility culminating in his appointment as Vice-President of Research and Spectra-Physics Senior Fellow. In 1989, he co-founded a new company, Spectra-Physics Laser Diode Systems to commercialize technology based upon his research. Dr. Baer moved on to be Vice President of Research at Biometric Imaging overseeing advanced development of instrumentation and reagents for the fields of AIDS monitoring, bone marrow transplant therapy, and blood supply control. In 1996, he co-founded Arcturus Bioscience, Inc. serving as the company’s CEO and Chairman until January 2005. As a member of ESI’s Scientific Advisory Board, he brings a unique blend of laser technology expertise, understanding of bioscience applications and experience in successfully implementing technology for new application spaces. Dr. Baer is a fellow of the Optical Society of America and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He earned his Ph.D. in Atomic Physics from the University of Chicago. | 