Mini colloquiums abstract > MC19: Nanodevices for biomolecule detection and bioimaging

The convergence of nanotechnology and biology opens up fascinating possibilities in sensors and bioimaging and for ultra-sensitive detection, with applications ranging from personalized medicine to environmental technologies.

In the field of biosensing, nanoobjects are used to detect biomolecules, pathogens or other compounds with exceptional sensitivity. They also enable rapid, reliable and less invasive diagnostics by facilitating the detection of low concentrations of biomarkers in biological fluids (blood, urine, saliva, etc.). Their continued development promises significant advances in personalized medicine and healthcare. In bioimaging, nanoobjects make it possible to mark and visualize biological structures and processes. Thanks to the physicochemical properties of nanoobjects, such as their size, structure and surface area, they can penetrate in a targeted manner into biological tissues and specifically identify cells or molecules of interest.

This mini-symposium represents a unique opportunity to bring together experts from various fields to share the latest advances and discuss future challenges. It will provide an overview of recent developments in nanotechnologies applied to biosensors and bioimaging, including in the new aspects of nanoelectrochemistry, plasmonics, optical Tamm states, topological edge states and mode coupling. Additionally, research studies covering the entire process, from fundamentals to practical applications, are welcome, with particular emphasis on the design, fabrication of new sensors as well as the characterization of biological signals. We hope that these exchanges will stimulate new ideas and collaborations to continue to push the boundaries of biomolecule detection capabilities and shape the technologies of tomorrow.