Application of Molecular Biology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: targeted cancer therapy; apoptosis; metastasis; cancer chemoresistance; pancreatic cancer; breast cancer; lung cancer
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Interests: breast cancer; natural compounds; phytochemicals; estrogen receptors; tamoxifen resistance; chemoprevention
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent breakthroughs in molecular biology have revolutionized the field of oncology, offering unprecedented insights into the mechanisms driving tumorigenesis, metastasis, and therapeutic resistance. The integration of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and epigenetic data has reshaped cancer diagnosis and treatment, enabling the identification of molecular biomarkers that guide personalized therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue, “Application of Molecular Biology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer,” aims to showcase state-of-the-art research and critical reviews that advance our understanding of cancer biology and its clinical implications. Topics of interest include the discovery and validation of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, molecular profiling for patient stratification, the development of novel targeted therapies, and the implementation of liquid biopsy and multi-omics approaches in precision oncology. By emphasizing translational relevance, this Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical application, fostering innovation that leads to improved patient outcomes. We welcome contributions from diverse disciplines that collectively advance the application of molecular biology toward more accurate, effective, and individualized cancer care.
Dr. Christiana Neophytou
Dr. Christiana Charalambous
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- molecular oncology
- cancer biomarkers
- precision medicine
- genomic profiling
- targeted therapy
- liquid biopsy
- tumor microenvironment
- gene expression
- molecular diagnostics
- cancer therapeutics
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