Plasma, the fourth and most pervasive state of matter in the visible
universe, is a fascinating medium that is connected to the beginning of
our universe itself. Man-made plasmas are at the core of many
technological advances that include the fabrication of semiconductor
devices, which enabled the modern computer and communication
revolutions. The introduction of low temperature, atmospheric pressure
plasmas to the biomedical field has ushered a new revolution in the
healthcare arena that promises to introduce plasma-based therapies to
combat some thorny and long-standing medical challenges. This paper
presents an overview of where research is at today and discusses
innovative concepts and approaches to overcome present challenges and
take the field to the next level. It is written by a team of experts who
took an in-depth look at the various biomedical applications, made
critical analysis, and proposed ideas and concepts that should help the
research community focus their efforts on clear and practical steps
necessary to keep the field advancing for decades to come.