Point-of-Care Biosensors: Design and Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Biosensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 1010
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Developing electrochemical methods and engineering proteins for point-of-care diagnostics and biosynthesis.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Point-of-care biosensors represent a multidisciplinary field at the forefront of personalized medicine, merging fundamental and applied research with profound implications across science, technology, and industry. These biosensors, epitomized by the widely used glucometer, detect analytes directly at or near the location where medical care is provided, showcasing significant advances and opportunities within healthcare. These tools have substantially benefited medicine by providing patients with inexpensive and accurate diagnoses without burdensome hospital visits. Today, point-of-care biosensors have expanded beyond blood glucose monitoring to include detecting infectious diseases and monitoring cardiovascular health. Their development spans disciplines such as electrochemistry, nanotechnology, materials science, synthetic biology, transistors, and more.
In this Special Issue, we aim to cover a wide range of research on point-of-care biosensors. We address the design of sensing machinery at the molecular level, the development of various detection methods, and the integration of these crucial components into miniature or wearable devices. By exploring these key aspects, our goal is to offer a relatively comprehensive picture of the latest advancements in point-of-care biosensors and tackle the transformative challenge of bringing these innovative devices from the laboratory to the market.
Dr. Rong Cai
Dr. Caroline Ajo-Franklin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- point-of-care
- personalized medicine
- biosensor
- glucometer
- electrochemistry
- protein engineering
- synthetic biology
- nanoenzyme
- microneedle
- organic electrochemical transistor
- filed effect transistor
- electronic skin
- wearable device
- colorimetric assay
- paper-based sensor
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