Advancing Diagnostics in Neuroimaging

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 75

Special Issue Editor

Department of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
Interests: radiology; neuroradiology; epilepsy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce this Special Issue of Diagnostics, entitled “Advancing Diagnostics in Neuroimaging.” This issue aims to capture the transformative momentum in the field, driven by rapid innovations in artificial intelligence, novel MRI and PET techniques, quantitative biomarkers, and multimodal data integration. We seek to highlight contributions that not only demonstrate technical excellence but also directly enhance diagnostic precision, guide therapeutic decisions, and improve patient outcomes across pediatric and adult populations.

We cordially invite the submission of original research, comprehensive reviews, and clinical perspectives that bridge the gap between technological innovation and clinical application. By bringing together a diverse collection of manuscripts, this issue will provide a critical snapshot of the present and future of neuroimaging, underscoring its indispensable role in neurology. We encourage submissions that will shape this discourse and contribute to the advancement of patient-centered neurological care.

Dr. Ali Y Mian
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • neuroimaging
  • magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • positron emission tomography (PET)
  • radiomics
  • neurological disorders
  • precision medicine
  • quantitative biomarkers
  • multimodal integration

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