  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.
