Recent Advances in Nanoscale Detection for Biomedical Imaging and Analysis
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Biology and Medicines".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 January 2026 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
Interests: spatial multi-omics; digital pathology; immune aging; cellular senescence
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is often the case in science that the closer we zoom in, the clearer the big picture becomes. At the nanoscale, examining processes such as small molecule trafficking, precise optical detection, and material surface enhancements can reveal significant insights into biological mechanisms at the physiological level. Nanoscale compounds and detection methods have continuously evolved, offering unprecedented sensitivity, resolution, and specificity critical to advancements in biomedical imaging and analytical technologies.
This Special Issue of Nanomaterials, titled ‘Recent Advances in Nanoscale Detection for Biomedical Imaging and Analysis’, aims to showcase cutting-edge research emphasizing the vital role of nanomaterials in biomedical contexts. We seek to highlight innovative applications and developments in small molecules exhibiting unique physiological accessibility, nanostructured surfaces and particles that extend detection limits, advanced image processing algorithms that enhance spatial resolution, and nanoscale devices that possess unique operational characteristics.
Whether pushing the limits of ultrafast laser pulses, lowering the molecular detection limit, developing novel contrast agents, or enhancing molecular specificity, we cordially invite submissions of original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives that illustrate the transformative power and versatility afforded by nanoscale technologies in biomedical imaging and analysis. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Nanoparticle/surface-enhanced imaging modalities;
- Single-molecule detection technologies and their biomedical applications;
- Nanophotonic or biosensors for improved sensing and imaging;
- Novel imaging probes and contrast agents;
- Novel image processing algorithms for spatial resolution enhancement;
- Nanodevices and nanoengineered materials for physiological interfacing.
We look forward to receiving your outstanding contributions and pushing the boundaries of biomedical imaging and analysis through nanotechnology together.
Dr. Anthony A. Fung
Guest Editor
Dr. Xinyu Chen
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- nanoscopy
- bionanophotonics
- small molecules
- single-molecule detection
- contrast agents and probes
- super-resolution imaging
- nano-spectroscopy
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