X-ray Medical and Biological Imaging

Dear Colleagues,

X-ray medical and biological imaging encompasses all recent developments in the application of X-rays to the characterisation and visualisation of biological samples. It includes X-ray tomography, phase-contrast microscopy, and other emerging X-ray methods applicable to the life sciences and to medical research. The rapid development of laboratory, synchrotron, and fourth-generation X-ray sources is creating a wealth of opportunities for advancing X-ray imaging of biological objects ranging from single cells all the way up to whole organs and beyond. Improvements in the temporal and spatial resolution as well as the sensitivity of X-ray imaging have created a wealth of new opportunities for understanding biological structure and function relevant to human health.

The aim of this Special Issue is to present the latest research and methods that are being developed in the field of X-ray medical and biological imaging that could lead to major advances in our ability to visualise biological samples in 2D and 3D with a particular focus on fundamental research and emerging imaging techniques. This issue will provide a platform for highlighting work that could one day be translated into new X-ray methods that could benefit human health and aid in understanding disease.

Prof. Dr. Brian Abbey
Dr. Benedicta Arhatari
Guest Editors

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