Spotlight on Hot Cancer Biological Biomarkers
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biomarkers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 36
Special Issue Editors
Interests: radiology; imaging; CT; MRI; tumor
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Interests: artificial intelligence; deep learning; radiomics; computed tomography; ultrasound; oncologic imaging; natural language processing; texture analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The identification and characterization of cancer biomarkers represent a cornerstone of modern precision medicine. Initially rooted in molecular biology and pathology—exemplified by advances in liquid biopsy techniques—biomarkers are now extending their impact far beyond traditional laboratory settings. In recent years, the concept of biomarkers has rapidly expanded to encompass imaging biomarkers, functional parameters, and integrative diagnostic tools, fostering a multidisciplinary approach that bridges molecular profiling, radiology, and clinical decision making. This evolution reflects a growing understanding that robust, reliable biomarkers are essential not only for early detection and prognostication but also for therapy selection, monitoring, and outcome prediction.
As the field moves toward increasingly personalized therapeutic strategies, the development and validation of novel cancer biomarkers—across biological, radiological, and computational domains—are of the utmost importance. This Special Issue, “Spotlight on Hot Cancer Biological Biomarkers”, aims to provide a platform for high-impact contributions that can help advance this rapidly evolving area. Original research articles and systematic reviews focusing on innovative biomarkers, translational approaches, and interdisciplinary methodologies are particularly welcome.
Dr. Dania Cioni
Dr. Salvatore Claudio Fanni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer biomarkers
- precision medicine
- liquid biopsy
- imaging biomarkers
- translational oncology
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