Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Diseases: Advancements and Future Directions
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurodegenerative Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 827
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other causes of cognitive decline, such as frontotemporal lobar degeneration, represent a growing global health challenge. Early diagnosis and accurate monitoring are critical to improving patient outcomes and developing effective treatments. Biomarkers, both established and emerging, play a key role in these efforts by providing valuable insights into the underlying pathology, disease progression, and therapeutic response.
This Special Issue invites submissions focused on the identification, validation, and clinical application of biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases. We welcome research exploring diverse biomarker types, including fluid biomarkers (CSF, blood), imaging techniques (MRI, PET), genetic markers, and other innovative approaches, such as digital biomarkers and machine learning-based diagnostics. Papers highlighting the transition from research to clinical implementation, novel discoveries, and the challenges of standardization are encouraged.
Contributions should also address the future direction of biomarker research, including advances in multi-modal approaches and personalized medicine. This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge studies that foster a deeper understanding of neurodegeneration and to advance the development of biomarkers that can significantly impact patient care and therapeutic strategies.
Researchers are invited to submit original articles, reviews, and perspectives related to this critical and rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Fausto Roveta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Parkinson’s disease
- neurodegenerative disorders
- biomarkers
- neuroimaging
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