Advances in Optical Sensing for Biomedical and Biotechnological Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Optical methods are non-invasive tools that have allowed the development of a large number of sensors for quantitatively and qualitatively determining the components of analytes of interest in many fields of application including pharmaceutical research, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, agriculture, industry, food safety and security. In the last years, advances in experimental and data analysis techniques have enabled the development of new sensing schemes and devices characterized by superior working parameters (very low detection limit, high specificity and sensitivity) and innovative applicative approaches. The aim of this special issue is to offer an overview of the recent advances in the use of optical methods for biomedical and biotechnological applications. With this aim, original research papers, as well as review articles, will be published to show the diversity of the new developments in these areas and their wide dissemination in these fields. If you require clarifications, or wish to discuss your submission in advance, we encourage you to contact us. We look forward to and welcome your participation in this Special Issue.

Prof. Maria Lepore
Dr. Ines Delfino
Guest Editors

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