Recent Advances in the Molecular Genetics of Sarcomas

Dear Colleagues,

Sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that arise in bone and soft tissue, encompassing a large spectrum of entities with distinct histogenesis and unique clinical and histomorphological characteristics. With the advancement of molecular genetic studies in recent years, these tumors have been shown to possess unique molecular characteristics that enhance the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of these rare tumors, particularly improving the reservoir for targeted therapies. When overlapping molecular events are identified in seemingly distinct tumor types, questions regarding the optimum classification of these tumors arise, along with questions concerning their genetic makeup. In this Special Issue, we welcome papers that illustrate novel molecular genetic findings with regard to sarcomas, in terms of the diagnosis, classification, and treatment of these tumors. Papers/reviews focusing on new paradigms in classification and treatment are especially welcome.

Dr. Wei Jiang
Guest Editor

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• sarcoma, bone and soft tissue
• molecular genetics
• molecular pathology
• classification