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In this talk, the current state of microwave (MW) medical technologies will be discussed, spanning from the diverse motivations to basic foundational physics to example applications. MW medical technologies have promising potential for varied applications including health monitoring, detection and diagnosis of disease, and treatment tracking. These technologies are non-invasive and non-ionizing, safe and well-tolerated. Importantly, they can also be made portable or wearable, allowing for greater accessibility. As the fundamental basis for MW medical technologies, the dielectric properties of biological tissues will be discussed. Then, research into key microwave-based medical technologies designed to address high-priority clinical needs will be highlighted.