Molecular and Translational Advances in Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: metastatic breast cancer; therapeutic resistance mechanisms; tumor microenvironment; cancer immunotherapy; targeted therapy; translational oncology; cancer stem cells; molecular oncology; tumor heterogeneity; precision medicine.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metastatic breast cancer (MBC) represents the most lethal stage of breast malignancy and remains a formidable clinical challenge, accounting for the vast majority of breast cancer-related deaths globally. Despite significant advances in early detection and localized disease management, metastatic disease remains largely incurable, necessitating sustained research efforts to elucidate its underlying biology and identify more effective therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue of Cells will highlight recent progress in the mechanistic understanding, molecular characterization, and therapeutic targeting of MBC. We invite submissions that explore novel insights into the molecular and cellular drivers of metastasis, including epithelial–mesenchymal transition, tumor heterogeneity, dormancy, immune evasion, and organotropism. Additionally, we welcome research addressing resistance to systemic therapies, including endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, targeted agents, and immunotherapies.
Studies incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as spatial transcriptomics, single-cell multiomics, liquid biopsy platforms, and patient-derived models are of particular interest. Clinical and translational research that bridges basic discoveries and therapeutic applications is especially encouraged. By gathering diverse perspectives and methodologies, this Special Issue will contribute to the development of more effective and durable interventions for patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Dr. Sravani Ramisetty
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metastatic breast cancer
- tumor microenvironment
- therapeutic resistance
- immunotherapy
- targeted therapy
- cancer biomarkers
- personalized medicine
- translational oncology
- circulating tumor cells
- molecular mechanisms of metastasis
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