Gold Nanostars Take SERS Inside the Biofilm Steven Bell explains how – and why – he’s tracking antibiotic diffusion in living biofilms By James Strachan January 15, 2026 5 min The Analytical Scientist Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Poll Top Institutions Top Thought Leaders Top Thought Leaders in Infectious Disease Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology. #1 James Strachan Author • The Analytical Scientist #2 Jessica Allerton #3 Kathryn Wighton Editor • Conexiant #4 Andrea Surnit Editor • Conexiant #5 Kerri Miller Editor • Conexiant #6 Anis Larbi #7 Helen Bristow #8 Julian Upton #9 Kim Kahnau Senior Medical Microbiologist • MVZ Labor Münster #10 LaToya Montgomery