The Developments and Applications of Vibrational Spectroscopy in Cellular Research
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cell Methods".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vibrational spectroscopy techniques, such as Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR) and Raman spectroscopy, have become increasingly important tools for cellular and molecular analyses. These label-free, non-destructive methods provide high-resolution biochemical information, enabling the detection of subtle molecular changes associated with various physiological and pathological conditions. In recent years, vibrational spectroscopy has demonstrated strong potential in the study of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer’s disease), inflammation, and tissue regeneration.
This Special Issue aims to highlight novel developments in and applications of vibrational spectroscopy in cellular research. We invite contributions that address both its fundamental and translational aspects, including mechanistic insights, diagnostic biomarkers, and therapeutic monitoring. Studies integrating spectroscopy with advanced computational tools (e.g., machine learning), multimodal imaging, and omics technologies are particularly welcome. Through this Special Issue, we seek to provide a comprehensive overview of how vibrational spectroscopy can enhance our understanding of cellular function and disease mechanisms, ultimately contributing to innovation in biomedical diagnostics and precision medicine.
Dr. Maria Lasalvia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vibrational spectroscopy
- FT-IR spectroscopy
- Raman spectroscopy
- biomedical diagnostics
- cancer research
- Alzheimer’s disease
- neurodegeneration
- tissue engineering
- spectroscopic biomarkers
- label-free imaging
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