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Announcements
28 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Infectious Agents and Cancer” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Infectious Agents and Cancer” Section of Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
“Advances in HPV-Associated Cancers of Different Organs”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Adhemar Longatto-Filho and Prof. Dr. Kari Syrjanen
Submission deadline: 15 September 2024

“Microbiome in Cancer: Role in Carcinogenesis and Impact in Therapeutic Strategies-Volume II”
Guest Editor: Dr. Rui Ferreira
Submission deadline: 31 January 2024

“Hepatitis Viruses and Cancer”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. John Koskinas and Dr. Urania Georgopoulou
Submission deadline: 1 November 2024

We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
28 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Tumor Microenvironment” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Tumor Microenvironment” Section of Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
“Targeting Signal Transduction Pathways in Cancer”
Guest Editors: Dr. Mohd W. Nasser,Prof. Dr. Shahab Uddin,Prof. Dr. Klaus Podar, and Dr. Martin Sattler
Submission deadline: 31 March 2024
“Unique Perspectives in Cancer Signaling”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Peiwen Fei
Submission deadline: 15 September 2024
“Tumor Microenvironment in Primary Liver Cancer”
Guest Editors: Dr. Stefania Mantovani and Dr. Barbara Oliviero
Submission deadline: 28 June 2024
“Advances in Head and Neck Cancer Research”
Guest Editor: Dr. Rasha Abu-Eid
Submission deadline: 8 August 2024
We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
28 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Metastasis” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Metastasis” Section in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
Guest Editors: Dr. Océane Martin, Dr. Descarpentrie Jean and Prof. Dr. Antonio V. Sterpetti

Guest Editors: Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu and Dr. Morana Vojnic

Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Sanjay K. Srivastava

Guest Editors: Dr. Eliano Cascardi, Dr. Gerardo Cazzato and Dr. Giuseppe Ingravallo

Guest Editors: Dr. Ray-chang Wu and Dr. Mei-Yi Wu

- “The Biological Diversity and Therapeutic Implications of Medulloblastoma Metastases and Recurrence”
Guest Editor: Dr. Laura Donovan

We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
28 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention” Section in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Pierre Sonveaux and Prof. Dr. Rodrigue Rossignol

Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Eero Pukkala

Guest Editors: Dr. Vikas Yadav, Dr. Hardeep Singh Tuli and Prof. Dr. Mukerrem Betul Yerer Aycan

Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Fabio Puglisi and Dr. Mattia Garutti

Guest Editors: Dr. Donatella Santini and Dr. Antonio De Leo

Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Umberto Romeo and Dr. Gianluca Tenore

We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
27 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Drug Development” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Drug Development” Section in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
| “Anticancer Drug Discovery Based on Natural Products: From Computational Approaches to Clinical Studies” Guest Editors: Dr. Rajeev K. Singla and Prof. Dr. Anupam Bishayee Viewed by: 38340+ |
“The Roles of microRNAs in Cancer Aggressiveness and Drug Resistance, Volume II” Guest Editors: Dr. Bi-Dar Wang and Prof. Dr. Luciane R Cavalli Viewed by: 12750+ |
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| “Tissue Agnostic Drug Development in Cancer” Guest Editors: Dr. Shivaani Kummar and Dr. Kyaw Thein Viewed by: 19600+ |
“Molecular Mechanisms of Anti-Cancer Drugs Action” Guest Editor: Dr. Barbara Pucelik Viewed by: 14580+ |
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| “Cancer Cell Metabolism and Drug Targets” Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel S. Sitar and Prof. Dr. Donald Miller Viewed by: 15170+ |
“Melatonin and Cancer: Current Challenges and Future Perspectives” Guest Editors: Dr. Francisco López-Muñoz and Prof. Dr. Alejandro Romero Martínez Viewed by: 12540+ |
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We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
27 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Therapy” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Therapy” Section in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
| “Recent Research on Mesothelioma” Guest Editors: Dr. Jari Räsänen and Dr. Ilkka Ilonen Viewed by: 71810+ |
“Concepts to Improve Targeted Radionuclide Therapy in Cancer: Ligand Design Optimization and Application of Emerging Radionuclides and Combination Therapies” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Cristina Müller Viewed by: 32980+ |
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| “Feature Review for Cancer Therapy” Guest Editors: Dr. Robert Kleszcz and Dr. Jarosław Paluszczak Viewed by: 75000+ |
“Advances in Cancer Therapeutics” Guest Editors: Dr. Han Weidong and Dr. Yubin Zhou Viewed by: 101410+ |
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| “CAR T Cell Therapy for Cancers” Guest Editor: Dr. Simone Krebs Viewed by: 39510+ |
“Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy: Recent Advances and Challenges” Guest Editors: Prof. Stefano Maria Magrini, Prof. Michela Buglione and Dr. Alessandro Magli Viewed by: 45390+ |
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We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
23 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Clinical Research of Cancer” Section
We are delighted to share some Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 on Clinical Research of Cancer in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of Highly Cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
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“Clinical and Pathologic Response to Therapy in Gastrointestinal Oncology” |
“Stereotactic Body Radiation and Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy Therapy for Cancers” |
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“Identification of the Targets to Overcome Clinical Problems in Bladder Cancer” |
“Prognostic Factors in Urologic Cancers—Assessment and Integration into Clinical Care” |
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“Clinical and Translational Updates in Renal Cell Carcinoma” |
“Gastrointestinal Oncology: Clinical Management” |
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Cancers Editorial Office
23 July 2025
Join Us Virtually at the 1st International Online Conference on Tomography (IOCTG 2026), 10–11 September 2026
We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Tomography (IOCTG 2026) will be held online from 10 to 11 September 2026. The Conference will be organized by MDPI’s journal Tomography (ISSN: 2379-139X, Impact Factor: 2.2).
IOCTG 2026 will enable you to share and discuss your most recent research findings with a vibrant global community of hundreds of fellow scientists in the field. The Conference will provide the opportunity for active engagement with the audience through question-and-answer sessions and discussion groups that will take place online. We hope you will present your work at IOCTG 2026 and take part in this exciting online event.
Conference Chair: Prof. Dr. Emilio Quaia, Department of Radiology, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
Session topics:
S1. Neuroradiology advancements in the recent scientific literature (functional, perfusion, spectroscopy, and AI);
S2. Gastro-abdominal radiology: the importance of diagnostic confidence;
S3. Thoracic Radiology: development in functional and morphologic imaging;
S4. Cardiac Imaging: the fusion of morphology, function, and mapping.
S5. AI: the relevant topics in the recent literature
Conference awards:
The Best Oral Presentation Award will be given to the oral presentation judged to make the most significant contribution to the conference.
The Best Poster Award will be given to the most interesting and significant poster presented at the conference.
There will be six winners selected for these awards. Each winner will receive a certificate and a monetary prize of CHF 200.
Guidance for authors:
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the Special Issue of Tomography, with a 20% discount on the publication fee.
Submit your abstract before 10 May 2026.
Register for free before 7 September 2026.
For more detailed information, please visit https://sciforum.net/event/IOCTG2026. For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioctg2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at IOCTG 2026.
18 July 2025
Cancers | Highly Cited Special Issues in 2024 in the “Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy” Section
We are delighted to share some highly cited Special Issues in 2024 from the “Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy” Section of Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).
The list of highly cited Special Issues can be viewed below:
“Inflammation, Immunity, and Cancer Progression”
Guest Editors: Dr. Deepak Parashar, Dr. Vivek K. Kashyap and Dr. Subhash Tripathi
Submission deadline: 31 May 2024
“PD-1/PD-L1 Immune Checkpoint Therapy: From Predictive Biomarkers to Noninvasive Imaging”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Patrizia Ferroni, Prof. Dr. Fiorella Guadagni and Prof. Dr. Mario Roselli
Submission deadline: 25 April 2024
“Role of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors or Targeted Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Melanoma Volume II”
Guest Editors: Dr. Henrik Schmidt and Dr. Eva Ellebæk
Submission deadline: 20 September 2024
“Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy for Cancer Treatment”
Guest Editor: Dr. Hisataka Kobayashi
Submission deadline: 10 April 2024
“Macrophage-Directed Cancer Immunotherapy”
Guest Editor: Dr. Zahra Payandeh
Submission deadline: 31 December 2024
“State-of-the-Art Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy in the USA”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Razelle Kurzrock, Dr. Anwaar Saeed, Dr. Linlin Guo and Dr. Ludimila Cavalcante
Submission deadline: 20 June 2024
We invite you to read and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers using the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
18 July 2025
Welcoming New Editorial Board Members of Cancers Joined in July 2025
We are pleased to announce that six new scholars have been appointed as Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694), joining in July 2025. We wish our new members success in both their research and their efforts to develop the journal.
| Name | Affiliation |
| Dr. John Inge Johnsen | Karolinska Institutet, Sweden |
| Dr. Ji Young Yoo | University of Texas Health Science, USA |
| Dr. Joel S Brown | Moffitt Cancer Center, USA |
| Dr. Sushant K. Kachhap | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA |
| Dr. Niels Ødum | University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Prof. Dr. Hsian-Rong Tseng | University of California, USA |
Further details about the Editorial Board of Cancers can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers/editors.
Cancers is recruiting scholars from around the world to join our Editorial Board. To apply for membership, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Cancers Editorial Office and provide the following files:
- A full academic CV;
- A short cover letter that details your interest in the position.



















