The sections in this article are
Definition of and General Introduction to Biophotonics
Definition
Visions Connected with Biophotonics Research
Why Photons?
Fields of Application and Technology
Societal Relevance of Biophotonics
Fighting Prevalent and Severe Diseases
Unmet Medical Needs in Third World Countries
Economic Impact of Biophotonics
Worldwide Research Activities in Biophotonics
Biophotonics – a Cross-Disciplinary Science
Scientific Landscape
International Conferences
Scientific and Trade Journals
Networks and Funding Programs
Current Research Trends and Future Goals
Photonic Methods for Biomedical Research
Photonic Methods for Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Photonic Methods for Clinical Imaging
Photonic Methods for Therapeutic Applications
Photonics in Pharmaceutics, Bioanalysis, and Environmental Research
The Biophotonics4Life Worldwide Consortium
Mission and Purpose of the Biophotonics4Life Worldwide Consortium
History and Organization of the Consortium
Node Leaders for the Consortium
Current Activities of the BP4Life Consortium
Medical Fellows
Anticipated Role of Industry
Potential Future Activities of the Consortium
Keywords:
biophotonics;
medical diagnostics;
early recognition of diseases;
disease prevention;
biomedical research;
life sciences;
therapeutics;
Biophotonics4Life Worldwide Consortium
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