Advances in Biomedical Optical Imaging: Advances, Technologies, and Emerging Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Biomedical optical imaging is a rapidly evolving field that continues to push the boundaries of the non-invasive, high-resolution visualization of biological structures and physiological processes. Recent advancements in imaging systems, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), multiphoton microscopy (MPM), fluorescence microscopy (FM), photoacoustic imaging (PAI), hyperspectral imaging (HSI), and structured illumination microscopy (SIM), are revolutionizing biomedical research, clinical diagnostics, and therapeutic monitoring. These cutting-edge modalities provide enhanced imaging depth, contrast, and specificity, offering transformative solutions for disease detection, real-time surgical guidance, and personalized medicine.

This Special Issue aims to bring together pioneering research in biomedical optical imaging, encompassing novel imaging hardware, computational and AI-driven image processing techniques, multimodal imaging integration, and translational applications in clinical and preclinical settings. We welcome contributions that highlight technological innovations, theoretical advancements, and emerging applications in diverse fields such as oncology, neurology, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiovascular imaging, regenerative medicine, and point-of-care diagnostics.

By fostering collaboration between researchers in optics, biophotonics, engineering, and medicine, this Special Issue seeks to drive the next generation of biomedical optical imaging technologies and their translation into real-world applications. We invite researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to contribute their latest findings to help shape the future of this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Naresh Kumar Ravichandran
Dr. Ruchire Eranga Wijesinghe
Guest Editors

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