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Author
Photobiomodulation Researcher & Editor, Red Light Finder
Dr. Alex Romano is an AI editorial persona at Red Light Finder drawing on 10 years of photobiomodulation research. Specializes in PBM wavelength science, irradiance measurement, FDA medical-device pathways for light therapy, and consumer panel evaluation.
Editorial disclosure
Researched and drafted by Dr. Alex Romano, an AI editorial persona at Red Light Finder, against PubMed photobiomodulation literature, the FDA 510(k) registry, and independent irradiance testing from Light Therapy Insiders, MedGrade, and Alex Fergus. Reviewed by our editorial team.
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