Reviews in Medical Physics and Imaging: 2026

Frontiers in Physics is delighted to present “Reviews in Medical Physics and Imaging: 2026”.This Research Topic will feature authoritative Review and Mini Review articles covering major advances across biomedical physics and medical imaging, clarifying the state of the art and defining the most promising directions for future research and innovation.We welcome contributions spanning hybrid and multimodal imaging techniques, imaging based on ionizing radiation, magnetic resonance imaging, and radiation physics and dosimetry, with a strong emphasis on work that improves diagnostic accuracy, image quality, and clinical translation across research and healthcare applications.We encourage Review and Mini Review submissions that cover established and emerging areas such as:• Hybrid imaging techniques (PET/CT, SPECT/CT, PET/MR, TMS/MRI, US/MRI, etc.)• Imaging techniques based on ionizing radiation (CT, PET, and SPECT)• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and spectroscopic imaging (MRSI)• Optical imaging and microscopy• Radiation physics and dosimetry, including beam-quality assessment• Radiology and nuclear medicine• Ultrasound (US)• Machine learning and AI-driven approaches for image reconstruction, analysis, and clinical decision support• Meta-analyses and systematic evidence synthesis across medical physics and imaging researchThis Research Topic aims to serve as a practical reference for researchers and innovators, and a catalyst for new collaborations and future Research Topics.Important Note: This is an invitation-only Research Topic. If you would like to be considered as a potential contributor, please register your interest by contacting the Frontiers in Physics journal team at physics@frontiersin.org Topic editors: Federico Giove, Zhen Cheng Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/85699/reviews-in-medical-physics-and-imaging-2026