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The 10th Annual VELA International Focus Meeting: A Global Collaboration in Laser Gynecology
This year's VELA event buzzed with excitement as the latest research was unveiled, along with cutting-edge treatments in laser gynecology.
Laser Training Calendar 2024, Do Not Miss Out!
To help make planning your education easier, we have prepared a Laser Training & Workshop Calendar for the remainder of 2024.
Grand Opening of the LA&HA Malaysia Training Center
The new Laser & Health (LA&HA) Academy Training Center in Malaysia has opened its doors and is ready to welcome medical professionals eager to master the skills of using Fotona lasers!
Extraordinary Days in Ljubljana: the 14th Laser & Health Academy Symposium and Fotona’s 60th Anniversary!
This week, over 1,000 attendees from around the globe gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the 14th annual Laser & Health Academy (LA&HA®) Symposium and Fotona’s 60th Anniversary.
Revolutionizing Skin and Hair Treatments
Lasers are at the forefront of medical innovation, as evidenced by two recently published scientific papers that have garnered significant attention.
Post-Symposium Workshops with Leading Laser Specialists
We are excited to announce that upon the conclusion of the 14th Annual Laser & Health Academy Symposium, we will host a series of workshops in aesthetics, dentistry, and gynecology, featuring superstars of laser expertise from around the world.
The VELA Academy Arrives in Brazil!
The 1st VELA Academy Brazil - International Focus Meeting took place in the beautiful city of Sao Paulo on the 25th of August 2023.
The 13th Laser & Health Academy (LA&HA®) Symposium & 20th IFW - An Amazing Gathering in Portoroz!
Over 700 attendees from around the world gathered last week at the 13th annual Laser & Health Academy (LA&HA®) Symposium and 20th International Fotona Weekend, a uniquely valuable learning experience.
VELA 2022 - the Latest Trends and Research in Laser Gynecology
The 8th International VELA Academy Focus Meeting 2022 served up an exciting program with numerous fantastic presentations from expert lecturers and researchers in the field of laser gynecology.
New Study on 1064-nm Photobiomodulation as a Topical Anesthetic
An exciting new study has been published on the use of PBM with Fotona's Flat-top Nd:YAG handpiece for inducing anesthesia on mucosal tissue.
New Study Released on Fotona's NightLase® Anti-Snoring Laser Treatment
A Study of Fotona's NightLase® Anti-Snoring Laser Treatment has been Published in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
Germany, Austria and Switzerland Issue New Guidelines for Treatment of Incontinence
In December of 2021, the major German-speaking countries of Europe took a big step towards recognizing of the effectiveness and safety of laser gynecology treatments.
PHOTONICS COVID-19 CALL PUBLISHED - DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 11TH JUNE 2020
The European Commission published a photonics related COVID-19 call today: SC1-PHE-CORONAVIRUS-2020-2B Medical technologies, Digital tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) analytics to improve surveillance and care at high Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).
Safety and Laser Treatments in Covid-19 Times
Learn more about the new reality of post-pandemic laser procedures and a few simple rules that will make your work safe for yourself and the patients you are treating.
Launch of LA&HA Online Professional Education featuring Innovative Fotona Laser Procedures and Protocols

Stay safe and stay connected! Join us in these challenging times for free LA&HA online expert meetings and webinars. It's the perfect opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in the field of medical laser treatments & technologies.

The 9th Laser & Health Academy (LA&HA®) Symposium
More than 80 clinical lecturers from around the world and hundreds of medical professionals assembled together last week at the 9th annual Laser & Health Academy Symposium to present, share and discuss their latest clinical experiences in the field of medical laser treatments.
The 8th International Laser and Health Academy Symposium in Portoroz
From May 25th to 26th more than 80 clinical experts from around the world and over 700 participants gathered together at this year’s LA&HA® Symposium in the Adriatic resort of Portoroz in Slovenia.
EuroPho21 publishes Selection of calls, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHOTONICS H2020, Work Programme 2018-2020
Photonics21 Vision Paper “Europe’s Age of Light! How photonics will power growth and innovation” published
Save the date and become a sponsor: #next_photonics.forum 2018, 8th and 9th March 2018, Brussels
New Photonics Reports on Photonics Market Data and the impact Photonics PPP realized for Growth & Jobs in Europe
The 7th International Laser and Health Academy Symposium
Nearly 500 participants attended the 7th annual Laser and Health Academy Symposium, which took place from May 19th - 20th at the beautiful Alpine resort of Kranjska Gora in Slovenia.
The 7th Annual Laser & Health Academy Symposium announcement
The 7th Annual Laser & Health Academy Symposium, co-hosted by Fotona and LA&HA, will be taking place in the beautiful Alpine resort of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.
Grand Opening of the LA&HA Institute
The LA&HA Institute, a new state-of-the-art laser training and research facility, will hold its grand opening in Ljubljana on November 7th, 2016.
Young Slovenian Scientist Plans Cutting-edge Lab for Bio-integrated Photonics
A scientist working at the Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS) plans to establish a world leading laboratory for bio-integrated photonics, and has recently received a special grant for his project Live and Edible Photonics.
Photonics Project GOSTOP Among 9 “Smart” Slovenian Projects that will Tailor our Future
Based on nine priority areas defined in the Smart Specialization Strategy, in late January the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology launched an RDI call, "RDI in value chain and networks".
6th International Laser and Health Academy Symposium
Over 400 participants attended the 6th annual Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA®) Symposium, which took place on May 20th at the beautiful resort of Lake Bled in Slovenia's Alpine region.
6th LA&HA Symposium: Call for Abstracts and Invitation for Participation
The Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA) invites you to submit abstracts for the 6th LA&HA Symposium to be held on Friday, May 20th, 2016 at the conference center of the Hotel Golf in Bled, Slovenia.
The 5th International LA&HA Symposium in Portoroz, Slovenia
The Laser and Health Academy is organizing its 5th International LA&HA Symposium, which will take place at the Slovenian seaside resort of Portoroz on Friday, May 29th 2015.
Second Annual LA&HA Symposium
The second annual LA&HA symposium, organized by the Laser and health academy (LA&HA) on the 17th and 18th of May in Portoroz, Slovenia, brought together 80 clinical experts from around the world in the fields of dentistry, aesthetics & dermatology, surgery and gynecology.
First Laser and Health Academy Symposium

On Friday, May 20th 2011, the first annual Laser and Health Academy (LAHA) Symposium, titled "Lasers in Medicine and Surgery", took place at the Alpine resort of Gozd Martuljek in Slovenia. During the symposium a total of 15 clinical experts from around the world gathered to discuss the latest applications and developments in medical laser technology.

The First LA&HA Honorary Lecturer Certificate Awarded to Prof. Dr. Norbert Gutknecht of the Aachen Dental Laser Center

Prof. Dr. med. dent. Norbert Gutknecht presented a lecture about new developments and trends in the field of laser dentistry at the Laser and Health Academy in Ljubljana, where he was awarded an honorary lecturer certificate by Dr. Matjaz Lukac, chairman of LA&HA.

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The Laser and Health Academy (LA&HA) is a not-for-profit organization, originally established by Fotona d.d., dedicated to the advancement and education of lasers in medicine. LA&HA® has since become a coordinator of the EU regional Competency Center for Biomedical Engineering (CC BME) a member and coordinator of the EU technology platform Fotonika 21. The main intent of the LA&HA website is to facilitate an exchange of information on the views, research results, and clinical experiences within the medical laser community. The contents of the contributions on the website (e.g. articles) are the sole responsibility of the authors and may not in any circumstances be regarded as official product information by the medical equipment manufacturers. When in doubt please check with the manufacturers whether a specific product or application has been approved or cleared to be marketed and sold in your country.