Molecules and Materials

Over the past two decades, a number of advanced chemical imaging platforms have emerged, including single molecule imaging, coherent Raman scattering microscopy, transient absorption microscopy, photothermal microscopy, ambient ionization methods for mass spectrometry, electrochemical microscopy, and imaging with advanced chemical probes. These advances are enabling high speed, high-resolution spectroscopic imaging of living systems. Applications of these modalities have led to discoveries of biomarkers defining cancer aggressiveness, drug resistance, and other conditions. Miniaturization of chemical imaging platforms are enabling on-site clinical investigation of human specimens and in vivo measurements by endoscopy. Commercialization of various chemical imaging modalities allows broader use of the technologies. With the mission of bringing together experts in engineering, life science, medicine, materials, data science, and industrial leaders to foster the growth of this exciting field, the second Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Chemical Imaging is to be held at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts from July 27th to August 1st, 2025. Specific goals of this GRC are: (1) Pushing the physical limits and inspire far-reaching goals. (2) Addressing the most significant problems in biology, materials and medicine. (3) Promoting fusion of various modalities. (4) Moving the field into new directions and stimulating new horizons. (5) Bridging complementary areas of chemical, biochemical and materials research. (5) Engaging and educating young scientists. Besides invited talks, best posters will be selected for short presentations on the last day.