New VOCORDER Publication: Advancing Breath Analysis Toward Clinical Use
VOCORDER project partners have published a new paper:
“Noninvasive Disease Diagnostics: The Swiss Contribution Highlights to Breath Analysis Research” (Helvetica Chimica Acta).
The publication provides a clear overview of where breath analysis stands today — and what is still needed to bring it into routine clinical practice.
Key insights
- Breath analysis is growing rapidly, with strong contributions from European and Swiss research
- SESI-HR-MS is highlighted as a key technology, enabling sensitive, real-time detection of breath biomarkers
- Major challenges remain, particularly in compound identification, quantification, and distinguishing biological signals from environmental ones
- Standardization is critical for clinical adoption, requiring harmonized methods and validated workflows
- Next steps include large-scale studies, multi-center collaboration, and better data sharing
Bridging the gap
The paper clearly points to a “translation gap” between research and real-world use. VOCORDER directly addresses this challenge by developing breath analysis solutions that are reliable, repeatable, and applicable beyond specialized laboratory settings.
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Key findings at a glance
