Light Conversion in Photosynthetic Organisms -- Exploiting Photosynthesis for Biofuel Production -- In Between Photosynthesis and Photoinhibition: The Fundamental Role of Carotenoids and Carotenoid-Binding Proteins in Photoprotection -- Non-Linear Microscopy -- Applications of Optical Resonance to Biological Sensing and Imaging: I. Spectral Self-Interference Microscopy -- Applications of Optical Resonance to Biological Sensing and Imaging: II. Resonant Cavity Biosensors -- Biodetection Using Silicon Photonic Crystal Microcavities -- Optical Coherence Tomography with Applications in Cancer Imaging -- Coherent Laser Measurement Techniques for Medical Diagnostics -- Biomarkers and Luminescent Probes in Quantitative Biology -- Fluorescence-Based Optical Biosensors -- Optical Biochips -- CMOS Single-Photon Systems for Bioimaging Applications -- Optical Trapping and Manipulation for Biomedical Applications -- Laser Tissue Welding in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Microsurgery -- Photobiology of the Skin -- Advanced Photodynamic Therapy.