A New Frontier for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2026 | Viewed by 375
Special Issue Editors
Interests: drug design; drug development; enzyme inhibitors; cancer; inflammation
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Interests: molecular biology; cancer biology; autophagy; triple negative breast cancer
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for more precise, effective, and personalized diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Despite substantial advancements in oncology, challenges such as late-stage detection, tumor heterogeneity, therapy resistance, and treatment-related toxicity continue to limit clinical outcomes. Recent technological and biological innovations, however, are redefining the landscape of cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Breakthroughs in molecular and cellular profiling, liquid biopsy, and multi-omics approaches have enabled earlier detection and real-time monitoring of cancer progression. At the same time, advances in targeted therapies, immunotherapy, gene- and RNA-based interventions, and nanotechnology-driven drug delivery systems are expanding treatment options while improving specificity and reducing off-target effects. The integration of artificial intelligence and data-driven analytics may further accelerate the discovery of biomarkers, therapeutic optimization, and precision medicine.
This Special Issue, A New Frontier for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy, brings together cutting-edge research and reviews that highlight emerging concepts, innovative technologies, and translational applications in oncology. Collectively, these contributions will bridge basic discovery and clinical practice, offering new insights and future directions for advancing early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved patient outcomes.
Prof. Dr. Concettina La Motta
Dr. Md Manirujjaman
Dr. A.S.M. Waliullah
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer diagnosis
- precision oncology
- liquid biopsy
- molecular biomarkers
- immunotherapy
- targeted therapy
- nanomedicine
- multi-omics
- artificial intelligence
- tumor heterogeneity
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