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Novel Biomarkers and Precision Medicine in Gynecologic Malignancies
edited by Zheng Feng
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: clinical trials; genomic landscape; targeted therapy; liquid biopsy; tumor screening; biomarker research; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
3D Cell Culture Systems for Biomedical Research, 2nd Edition submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: 3D; scaffolds; spheroids; biomaterials; tumour model; bioengineering; tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine; targeted therapies; tissue mimics; angiogenesis; cancerogenesis; drug development; 3D printing; material functionalisation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Regenerative Medicine for Bone and Cartilage
edited by Deryk Jones
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: articular cartilage; bone marrow lesion; osteochondral allograft and autograft; chondrocyte; trabeculae; magnetic resonance image; regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Laser Applications in Medicine: Current Status and Emerging Challenges
edited by Irit Juwiler
submission deadline 16 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: lasers; medicine; surgery; dermatology; ophthalmology; dentistry; otolaryngology; gastroenterology; urology; gynecology; cardiology; neurosurgery; orthopedics; tissue types; biological interactions; technological advancements; clinical applications; health outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Recent Advances in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Asthma: 2nd Edition
edited by and Cristiano Caruso
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1462 | Submission Open
Keywords: asthma; chronic rhinosinusitis; nasal polyps; severe asthma; type-2 inflammation; phenotypes; endotypes; biologics; epithelial disfunction; remodeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Biomarkers in Pain: 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1084 | Submission Open
Keywords: analgesia; biomarker; CSF; cytokine; inflammation; neuropathy; neurotransmitter; pain; QoL; sensitization; sensory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Disease
edited by Junzhao Ye
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease; metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic disease; novel classification using proteomic and metabolomic profiles; new kinds of lifestyle modification interventions; especially for nutrition interventions; radiologic advances in steatosis; inflammation; and fibrosis assessments; artificial intelligence applications; therapeutic innovations; microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Exploring Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights from Basic and Clinical Research—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute coronary syndrome; cardiovascular morbidity; myocardial infarction; pathophysiology; diagnostic modalities; therapeutic interventions; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Genetic and Epigenetic Research on Kidney Diseases
edited by Hailong Hu
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: kidney disease; genetics; epigenetics; DNA methylation; non-coding RNAs; precision medicine; therapeutic target; nephrology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular Genetics and Genetic Diseases)
Advanced Research in Cell and Tissue Engineering
edited by
submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: cell and tissue engineering; regenerative medicine; stem cells; organoid; biomaterials; extracellular matrix (ECM); micro electro mechanical systems (MEMSs); microphysiological systems (MPSs); medical device; decellularization (decellularized tissue)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches (3rd Edition)
edited by and Junsik Sung
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 16 articles | Viewed by 25497 | Submission Open
Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn’ s  disease; ulcerative colitis; chronic inflammation; pathophysiological mechanisms; therapeutic approaches; stem cell transplantation; fecal microbiota transplantation; gut microbiome; targeted therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Cholinergic System Neurodegeneration: Novel Pharmacotherapy
edited by and Paula Moyano
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 17354 | Submission Open
Keywords: cholinergic system; neurodegeneration; acetylcholine; cholinergic neurons; cholinergic pathologies; therapeutic approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Long COVID: Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Treatment submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 14588 | Submission Open
Keywords: long-COVID; clinical observations; disease mechanism; biomarkers; treatment strategies; opinions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Clinical Electrophysiology for Precision Diagnosis for Cardiology and Central Nervous System Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13876 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain; cardiology; precision medicine.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Saving Lives from Myocardial Infarction: Prevention vs. Therapy
edited by Dong Wang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11980 | Submission Open
Keywords: myocardial infarction; molecular markers; AI-powered early detection; wearable devices; ischemia– reperfusion injury; artificial intelligence; ventricular remodeling; fibrosis control; molecular imaging; genomics; transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics; MI prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Renal Cell Carcinoma: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches (3rd Edition) submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10296 | Submission Open
Keywords: renal cell carcinoma; pathology; physiology; diagnosis; multimodal treatment; drug resistance; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Advances in Lung Cancer: From Bench to Bedside
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9442 | Submission Open
Keywords: lung cancer; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; translational oncology; biomarkers; EGFR; ALK; ROS1
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Multidisciplinary Management of Rare Head and Neck Tumors: The Importance of Knowing and Dealing with Them
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9354 | Submission Open
Keywords: rare head and neck cancers; translational research; therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancers: Pathogenesis, Comorbidities and Therapy Updated submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9341 | Submission Open
Keywords: liver; bile; cancer; microbiome; pathogenesis; MiRNA; jaundice; disease; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Medicinal Cannabis: Advances in Therapeutics and Clinical Applications
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7732 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabidiol (CBD); cannabigerol (CBG); cannabinoid; cannabinol (CBN)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
New Insights in Gastric, Colorectal, and Pancreatic Cancer submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7198 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastric cancer  ; colorectal cancer  ; pancreatic cancer; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Connective Tissue Disorders: Pathogenetic, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6734 | Submission Open
Keywords: connective tissue disorders; pathophysiological mechanisms; inflammation; autoimmunity; extracellular matrix; fibrosis; biomarkers; treatment; therapeutic targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Gynecological Diseases in Cellular and Molecular Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5568 | Submission Open
Keywords: gynaecological diseases; endometriosis; biomarkers; immune checkpoints; immunotherapy; tumor microenvironment; tumor-infiltrating immune cells; cancer immunology; cellular interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Drug Resistance and Tumor Microenvironment in Human Cancers
edited by , and Marília Isabel Neto Figueira
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5188 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer therapy; drug resistance; tumor microenvironment; targeted therapy; precision medicine; cancer-related mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Skin Diseases and Cell Therapy
edited by Nives Pondeljak, Maryam Heidari Kharaji and Mirna Šitum
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4529 | Submission Open
Keywords: dermatology; psoriasis; atopic dermatitis; vitiligo; alopecia; cutaneous leishmaniasis; and skin fibrosis; skin cancers; innovative therapeutic strategies; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Gene and Cell Therapy)
Next-Generation Nanoparticles: Innovations in Biomedical Applications and Theranostics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4110 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanoconjugates; antimicrobial agents; anticancer agents; biomedical applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nanomedicine and Nanobiology)
Advanced Research in Thyroid and Parathyroid Diseases
edited by Anping Su
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3622 | Submission Open
Keywords: thyroid cancer treatment; tumor microenvironment; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
New Horizons in Enzyme Inhibitor Discovery: Targets, Design and Evaluation
edited by Chenzhou Hao, Jing Guo, Yin Sun and Tongchao Liu
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3035 | Submission Open
Keywords: enzyme inhibitors; drug design; inhibitor screening; medicinal chemistry; targets validation; structure– activity relationship; structure– property relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery)
Impacts of Exercise, Nutrition, Obesity, Metabolism and Ageing on Regenerative Medicine and Their Applications in Tissue Engineering and Therapeutics
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2798 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; exercise; nutrition (diet); obesity; metabolism; ageing; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Ophthalmic Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2775 | Submission Open
Keywords: ophthalmology; AI; ocular; eye diseases; retina; cornea; glaucoma; neuro-ophthalmology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
New Insights in Hypoxic Response Modulation
edited by Rafał Bartoszewski
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2547 | Submission Open
Keywords: hypoxia; oxygen homeostasis; oxidative damage; cell death; ischemic events; stroke; myocardial infarction; tumor microenvironment (TME); noncoding RNA; MicroRNAs; long noncoding RNAs; PiRNA; hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs); targeted delivery; hypoxic cells; regulatory networks; therapeutic opportunities
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Emerging Insights in Thoracic Diseases: From Diagnostics to Biomarkers and Therapeutic Implications Through Interdisciplinarity submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2542 | Submission Open
Keywords: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; acute respiratory diseases; cardionephrology; interstitial lung disease; interventional cardiology; pulmonary fibrosis; tuberculosis; research methodology; biomarkers; therapeutics; artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Imaging Technology for Human Diseases
edited by Emanuele David
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2518 | Submission Open
Keywords: technological advances; imaging; X-ray; mammography; CT; MRI; ultrasound; angiography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Advances in Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy for Cancer (2nd Edition)
edited by and Benjamin Spieler
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2493 | Submission Open
Keywords: radiotherapy; immunotherapy; outcome; toxicity; normal tissue; abscopal; tumor; systemic; local; response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Advances in Immune Cell Biology: Insights from Molecular Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune cell biology; cell signaling cascades; autoimmune disorders; immunoinflammatory pathways; hematological disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cell Biology and Pathology)
Diabetes Mellitus: Pharmacological Innovations and Related Therapeutic Benefits submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2348 | Submission Open
Keywords: therapy of diabetes mellitus; pharmacological innovations; incretins; GLP-1 receptor agonists; SGLT-2 inhibitors; weight control; diabetes-related cardiovascular risk; non-glycemic benefits of diabetes drugs; diabetes-related technologies; diabetes outcomes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Stem Cell Therapy: Traps and Tricks
edited by and Željka Večerić-Haler
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2256 | Submission Open
Keywords: mesenchymal stem cells; MSC therapy; preclinical research; regenerative medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
Oral Cancer: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approach
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2146 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral cancer and pathophysiology; molecular mechanisms; biomarkers; immunological and targeted therapy; precision medicine and personalized therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
New Advances in Ovarian Cancer
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2084 | Submission Open
Keywords: ovarian cancer; biomarkers; cell biology; gene regulation; target therapy; therapeutic resistance; precision medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Gastric Cancer: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1928 | Submission Open
Keywords: gastric cancer; tumor microenvironment; gastric cancer metastasis; cancer stem cells; diagnosis and treatment; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cancer Biology and Oncology)
Microbial Metabolites and Their Impact on Gut Homeostasis submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1864 | Submission Open
Keywords: intestinal microbiota; microbial metabolites; gut homeostasis; inflammatory response; intestinal epithelial barrier; immune response; diet
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Drug-Resistant Bacterial Infections and Alternative Therapies—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1821 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative agents; antibiotics; phages; endolysins; phytochemicals; drug discovery; nanoparticles; biofilms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbiology in Human Health and Disease)
Brain Imaging and Cognitive Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1747 | Submission Open
Keywords: cognitive deficits; psychiatric disorders; schizophrenia; brain imaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Skin Fibrosis and Cutaneous Wound Healing—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1700 | Submission Open
Keywords: fibroblasts; inflammation; fibrosis; cutaneous wound healing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Medical Imaging in Brain Tumor: Charting the Future submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1582 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain tumor diagnosis; artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging; imaging biomarkers for brain tumor; detection; segmentation and classification; radiomics and radiogenomics; precision oncology; deep learning and machine learning; neuro oncology; digital pathology; treatment response monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Neurobiology and Clinical Neuroscience)
Central Role of Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress in the Pathophysiology of Disorders (2nd Edition)
edited by and André Quincozes-Santos
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1572 | Submission Open
Keywords: mitochondrial dysfunction; reactive oxygen species; bioenergetics; mitochondrial quality control; pathologies; protective agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
New Trends in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1554 | Submission Open
Keywords: regional anesthesia; ultrasound-guided/stimulator-guided nerve blocks; novel techniques for motor-sparing neural intervention; continuous catheter infusions; opioid-sparing techniques; perioperative pain management; novel local anesthetics; cadaveric dissection exploring the anatomical knowledge of motor-sparing techniques; modalities (techniques; technologies; or drug regimen) to prolong the effect of local anesthetics; ERAS-related studies; AI applications in regional anesthesia and pain management; innovations and protocols/curriculum regarding regional anesthesia and pain management in the battlefield; studies comparing new technologies/simulation (such as EpiFaith; SPRint PNS system; or CompuFlo) with traditional methods in improving regional anesthesia and pain management; regenerative medicine; nutritional pain medicine; application of bone marrow aspirate concentration or other stem cell components in pain medicine; multidisciplinary/comprehensive care program; transarterial embolization for pain management; joint denervation for pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Recent Advances in Molecular Neuroimaging
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1039 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular neuroimaging; imaging techniques; clinical applications; imaging probes; personalized medicine; diagnostic imaging; therapeutic monitoring; clinical decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Molecular and Translational Medicine)
Innovations and Perspectives in Kidney Transplantation
edited by Vassilis Filiopoulos
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 939 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioartificial kidney; immunology; immunosuppression; kidney transplantation; tolerance; graft rejection; graft survival; xenotransplantation; kidney regeneration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunology and Immunotherapy)
Recent Advances in Endocrine Disease and Atherosclerosis submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 935 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; dyslipidemia; obesity; insulin resistance; subclinical atherosclerosis; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Endocrinology and Metabolism Research)
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