Biomimetics in Medical Diagnosis
A special issue of Biomimetics (ISSN 2313-7673).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 240
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrochemistry; molecularly imprinted polymers; biosensors; bio-mimetic sensors; bioelectrochemistry
Interests: electrochemistry; enzyme-based biosensors; nanosensors; DNA-drug interactions; drug analysis; redox mechanisms of drug active compounds; spectrophotometry; validation; separation techniques; HPLC
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biomimetics, or the imitation of nature’s models, systems, and elements to solve complex human problems, plays a significant role in medical diagnosis. Biomimetics transforms medical diagnoses by introducing innovative, sensitive, cost-effective diagnostic tools and methods. By learning from nature’s time-tested solutions, we can enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of medical diagnostics, leading to better patient outcomes and advancing the field of medicine.
The proposed Special Issue concerning “Biomimetics in Medical Diagnosis” seeks to bring together pioneering research and advancements in biomimetics as applied to medical diagnostics. Biomimetics, the innovative science of emulating nature’s engineering principles, offers transformative potential in developing diagnostic tools and techniques that are more efficient, accurate, and patient-friendly. This Special Issue aims to present the latest developments, interdisciplinary collaborations, and practical applications of biomimetic principles in enhancing medical diagnostics. Key topics to be covered include designing and applying biomimetic sensors that mimic natural detection systems to achieve superior sensitivity and specificity in disease marker identification. Advances in imaging techniques inspired by the optical systems of insects and echolocation mechanisms in marine mammals will be explored, highlighting improvements in the clarity and detail of diagnostic images. The Issue will also delve into the creation of wearable diagnostic devices, inspired by the flexibility and responsiveness of biological skin, capable of real-time health monitoring and data transmission. Moreover, the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and bioinformatics will be covered.
Contributions will be drawn from a multidisciplinary pool of esteemed researchers in nanotechnology, materials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical medicine, whose expertise is crucial in shaping the future of biomimetics in medical diagnosis. By curating your cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this Special Issue aims to catalyze further innovations and applications of biomimetic principles in medical diagnoses, ultimately enhancing disease detection and patient care outcomes.
We invite you all to share with us your recent research in biomimetics for medical diagnoses!
Dr. Aysu Yarman
Dr. Sevinc Kurbanoglu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomimetics
- molecularly imprinted polymers
- electrochemistry
- artificial intelligence
- machine learning
- bioinformatics
- imagining
- medical diagnosis
- sensors
- 3D printing
- artificial technologies
- surface chemistry
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