Hybrid Molecular Imaging Approaches in Cancer: PET/CT, PET/MRI, and Beyond
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Methods and Technologies Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 56
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Interests: molecular imaging in oncology
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Dear Colleagues,
Hybrid molecular imaging has revolutionized cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment monitoring by synergistically combining anatomical and functional information. This Special Issue, “Hybrid Molecular Imaging Approaches in Cancer: PET/CT, PET/MRI, and Beyond”, will delve into the latest advancements and future directions in this rapidly evolving field.
Positron emission tomography (PET), integrated into computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), has become indispensable, offering unparalleled insights into tumor biology and heterogeneity. Combining PET functional imaging with CT enables accurate anatomical localization and quantitative assessment. The integration of PET into MRI offers superior soft-tissue contrast, which is especially valuable in body regions such as the pelvis or the head and neck. Furthermore, hybrid molecular imaging, particularly when combined with radiomics, generates vast datasets, which is essential in training predictive artificial intelligence models.
Beyond these established modalities, this Special Issue will explore emerging hybrid techniques and novel radiotracers, pushing the boundaries of precision oncology. Contributions should highlight innovative applications, challenges, and the potential of these integrated approaches in personalizing cancer management, improving patient outcomes, and guiding targeted therapies.
We invite you to share your cutting-edge work, to enhance our understanding of the transformative role of hybrid imaging in the fight against cancer.
For this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Luca Urso
Guest Editor
Ilham Badrane
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- PET/CT
- PET/MRI
- hybrid molecular imaging
- radiomics and artificial intelligence
- conventional PET Radiotracers
- emerging PET Radiotracers
- cancer imaging
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