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Comprehensive overview of the various diagnosis techniques employed in disease detection and public health crisis management Diagnostic Techniques in Public Health: Analytical and Chemometric Approaches in Disease Detection and Management explores the roles of advanced chemometric approaches and modern diagnostic tools in addressing complex analytical challenges in global health. The book provides a systematic examination of major international public health emergencies, including COVID-19 and Monkeypox, as defined by the World Health Organization. This volume brings together carefully curated chapters that integrate perspectives from molecular biology, analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and informatics, addressing how diagnostic science can evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing and interconnected world. Diagnostic Techniques in Public Health provides in-depth coverage of representative topics, including: Molecular diagnostic technologies, ranging from classical polymerase chain reaction to next-generation isothermal amplification methods ELISA-based immunoassays and genomic sequencing as key tools for pathogen surveillance Emerging technologies such as CRISPR-based diagnostics and microfluidic systems enabling high automation, multiplexing, and reagent efficiency Plasmonic biosensors and flexible bioelectronics, highlighting advances toward non-invasive, continuous, and personalized health monitoring Bridging advanced analytical methodologies with public health applications, Diagnostic Techniques in Public Health serves as a valuable reference for analytical, medicinal, and pharmaceutical chemists, molecular biologists, and public health professionals.

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Author:   Jinghong Li (Tsinghua University, China) ,  Yan Du (Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, China)
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Blackwell Verlag GmbH
ISBN:  

9783527354092

ISBN 10:   3527354093
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   22 April 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Public Health Emergencies in an International Context: The Crucial Intersections of Significance, Challenges, and Measures 1.1 Beyond Infectious Threats: Expanding the Horizons of Global Health Challenges 1.2 Tracing the Seven PHEIC Announcements by WHO: From H1N1 to the Outbreak of Monkeypox 1.3 Severe Respiratory Syndrome Spectrums: A Close Look at SARS, Smallpox, and Influenza Variations 1.4 Regulatory Insights and Guidelines in Public Health Emergencies Chapter 2: Mastering Clinical Diagnostics: Modern Strategies for PHEIC Responses 2.1 Clinical Evaluation Comprehensive Pathway: From Cutting-edge Laboratory Analysis to Bedside Examinations 2.2 The Progression of Chemometric Techniques in PHEIC: A New Dawn in Detection and Analysis Chapter 3: Diving into the ELISA Technique: Its Role and Innovations in Public Health 3.1 The Essence of ELISA: Bridging Biochemical Mechanisms to Diagnostic Insights 3.2 ELISA's Technological Evolution: Fine-tuning for Enhanced Diagnostic Sensitivity 3.3 Global Health and ELISA: Leading the Charge in Addressing Health Threats Chapter 4: Deciphering Pathogens: The Power of Genomic Sequencing in Public Health 4.1 A Deep Dive: mNGS and its Role in Analyzing Microbial Ecosystems 4.2 Defying Boundaries: Nanopore Sequencing in Genomic Exploration 4.3 Modern Pathogen Detection: The Rise of Viral Capture High-Throughput Sequencing Chapter 5: The Art of Molecular Diagnosis: Techniques and Implications for Public Health 5.1 Amplifying the Invisible: PCR's Pivotal Role in Genetic Detection 5.2 Breaking Conventional Limits: An Exploration of Isothermal Amplification Methods Chapter 6: The CRISPR Revolution: Genetic Engineering and Diagnostic Implications 6.1 Dissecting CRISPR: Its Mechanisms, Tools, and Evolution 6.2 Pinpoint Accuracy: Utilizing CRISPR-Cas Systems for Pathogen Detection 6.3 The Health Implications of CRISPR: Future Therapeutic Avenues and Challenges Chapter 7: Precision and Speed: The Rise of High-Throughput and Microfluidic Systems in Diagnostics 7.1 Miniature Might: The Potential of Biochip Technology in Biological Analysis 7.2 Shedding Light on Molecular Detection: The Role of Photonic Crystal (PC) Microarrays 7.3 The Confluence of Speed and Precision: Advancements in Integrative Microfluidics Chapter 8: The Future of Detection: Instrumentation and Techniques on the Horizon 8.1 The Electrifying World of Detection: New-Age Electrochemical Methods 8.2 Probing the Minuscule: SERS in Enhanced Vibrational Spectroscopy 8.3 Sensor Synthesis: Merging Technologies for Superior Diagnostic Proficiency Chapter 9: Redefining Point-of-Care Testing: Rapid Diagnostic Innovations 9.1 A New Wave in POCT: Tracking the Advances in Instruments and Methods 9.2 Enhancing the Existing: Integrating Viral Detection in Current POCT Platforms Chapter 10: Looking Forward: Perspectives on the Future of Diagnostic Techniques

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Dr. Jinghong Li is an Academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Cheung Kong Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University, China. He is also the Director of the Academic Committee in the Department of Chemistry at Tsinghua University. Dr. Yan Du is Professor at Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS, China). She has been working on biosensing and molecular diagnosis for more than 20 years.

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