Recent Advances in Laser and Photodynamic Therapy

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067), titled “Recent Advances in Laser and Photodynamic Therapy”. This Special Issue aims to highlight comprehensive research articles, reviews, and communications that explore the latest developments in laser-based treatments and photodynamic therapy across various medical and scientific disciplines. We invite submissions focusing on novel photosensitizing agents, cutting-edge imaging modalities, optimized drug delivery mechanisms, and innovative clinical applications that emphasize the rapidly evolving landscape of photomedicine.

Laser and photodynamic therapies have demonstrated significant promise in the detection and treatment of diverse diseases, ranging from oncology and dermatology to infectious diseases. In recent years, advances in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and biomedical imaging have brought these fields to new levels of precision and efficacy, resulting in improved patient outcomes. Moreover, emerging techniques—such as combination therapies integrating lasers and photodynamic therapy with other modalities—are broadening the scope of applications and transforming the standard of care.

This Special Issue will serve as a multidisciplinary platform to present experimental and clinical findings on innovative methodologies, safety considerations, mechanism-based insights, and future directions. Submissions addressing novel synthetic approaches to photosensitizers, targeted drug delivery strategies, innovative in vivo or in vitro imaging protocols, and translational research are particularly welcome.

We would also like to acknowledge the indispensable contribution of Jakub Fiegler-Rudol, a student whose efforts in the preparation of editorial materials and support in the thematic development of this Special Issue are greatly appreciated.

We look forward to receiving your own valuable contributions. We are confident that this Special Issue will foster collaboration and advance knowledge in the evolving field of laser and photodynamic therapy.

Dr. Rafał Wiench
Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Kawczyk-Krupka
Guest Editors

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