Molecular Techniques in Infectious Disease Diagnosis: Advances and Applications
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editor
Interests: laboratory medicine; precision medicine; risk prediction; clinical biomarkers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of molecular diagnostics has revolutionized the detection, characterization, and monitoring of infectious diseases. This Diagnostics Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge molecular techniques—such as PCR, next-generation sequencing (NGS), CRISPR-based assays, and multiplex platforms—that enhance diagnostic accuracy, speed, and scalability. We invite original research, reviews, and case studies that address novel biomarkers, point-of-care testing, antimicrobial resistance profiling, and emerging pathogen surveillance. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: high-throughput diagnostics, metagenomics for pathogen discovery, AI-driven interpretation of molecular data, and cost-effective strategies for global health settings. By compiling advancements in this dynamic field, we aim to foster innovation and improve clinical outcomes. Researchers and clinicians are encouraged to contribute their insights to this timely collection, shaping the future of infectious disease diagnostics.
Prof. Dr. Peisong Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular diagnostics
- PCR
- NGS
- CRISPR
- antimicrobial resistance
- point-of-care testing
- metagenomics
- pathogen detection
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