Head and Neck Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms to Therapeutic Advances
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Biology and Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Head and Neck Cancer; Sinonasal Malignancies
Interests: Head and Neck Cancer; Sinonasal Malignancies
Interests: reconstruvtive surgery; molecular pathology; salivary gland; artificial intelligence; laryngeal cancer
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Head and neck cancer (HNC) poses significant global health challenges due to its complex molecular pathogenesis and high recurrence rates. This Special Issue, "Head and Neck Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Advances," integrates cutting-edge research on the biological underpinnings of HNC with innovative treatment strategies.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between foundational research and clinical application by highlighting cutting-edge studies on the molecular mechanisms of head and neck cancer development and progression. Topics of interest include novel molecular biomarkers, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and the role of the tumor microenvironment in cancer progression. We also welcome contributions on multidisciplinary treatment approaches, including precision medicine and personalized treatment strategies.
We invite high-quality original research and reviews that contribute to these critical areas. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, biomarker discovery, tumor heterogeneity, treatment resistance mechanisms, and clinical trial outcomes. The issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for basic scientists, translational researchers, and clinicians working to improve outcomes for HNC patients worldwide.
Dr. Jacopo Zocchi
Dr. Irene H. Nauta
Prof. Dr. Carlos M. Chiesa-Estomba
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- • Head and Neck Cancer
- • Molecular Mechanisms
- • Molecular Biomarkers
- • Immunotherapy
- • Liquid biopsy
- • Treatment resistance
- • Targeted Therapies
- • Precision Medicine.
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