Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions in Biosensor Technology for Healthcare and Diagnostics

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Abstract

Biosensors are transforming healthcare by enabling faster, more cost-effective, and less invasive methods for disease detection, monitoring, and personalized therapy. In the future, these devices are expected to facilitate real-time data collection as replacements for traditional testing methods, which can be complex and invasive. However, the widespread adoption of biosensors in clinical practice is currently limited by several challenges. Key issues include thermal instability, variability in performance, interference from complex biological environments, and difficulties in integrating these technologies within existing healthcare systems. Additionally, the high production costs and the absence of standardized regulatory guidelines for everyday healthcare applications pose significant barriers.

Recent advances in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence (AI), and stem-cell-based biosensors may help address some of these challenges. Nanomaterials like carbon nanotubes and gold nanoparticles enhance the sensitivity and specificity of biosensors. Moreover, AI-driven applications can facilitate real-time data interpretation and decision-making, while stem-cell-based biosensors offer a promising new avenue for achieving realistic in vivo responses in disease detection and drug screening.

Despite these advancements, challenges such as miniaturization, ensuring safe use, biocompatibility of new materials, and data security still need to be overcome. However, as research progresses, biosensors are likely to become recognized for early disease detection, health monitoring, and personalized treatment. Continuous improvements in biosensors will enhance their credibility, make them more cost-effective, and increase their accessibility, ultimately leading to better health outcomes.

Keywords: Biosensor in Healthcare, Its advancement and Challenges.

Keywords:

Biosensor in Healthcare, advancement, Challenges

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v15i8.7171

Author Biographies

Rajveer Bhaskar, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Industrial Pharmacy, R.C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Monika Ola, Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

Sunil Shinde, Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

Arun Pawar, Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

Vaishnavi Madwe, Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

Rohini Tikhe , Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

Shivani Khade, Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405.

Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmacy, Shirpur, Dhule, Maharashtra, India 425405. 

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Bhaskar R, Ola M, Shinde S, Pawar A, Madwe V, Tikhe R, et al. Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions in Biosensor Technology for Healthcare and Diagnostics. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 15 [cited 2026 Jan. 20];15(8):315-26. Available from: https://www.jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/7171

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Bhaskar R, Ola M, Shinde S, Pawar A, Madwe V, Tikhe R, et al. Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions in Biosensor Technology for Healthcare and Diagnostics. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2025 Aug. 15 [cited 2026 Jan. 20];15(8):315-26. Available from: https://www.jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/7171