Advances in Neuropathology: Cellular, Molecular and Precision Mechanisms in Neurodegenerative Diseases
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Alzheimer's disease; Parkinson's disease; hereditary neurodegenerative and neurological disorders; personalized and precision medicine; genomic and liquid biopsy diagnostics; evaluation of omics-based technologies; health technology assessment (HTA); patient-centered care models; regulatory and ethi-cal aspects of innovative diagnostics; European reference networks (ERNs); translational research for clinical implementation; interdisciplinary collaboration in biomedical innovation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s pose a growing challenge for modern medicine, particularly in the context of aging populations and the need for more effective, individualized treatments. This Special Issue aims to delve into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying these disorders, with a special emphasis on neuroinflammation, synaptic dysfunction, protein aggregation, lysosomal function, and autophagy. We welcome original research and reviews that advance our understanding of the pathophysiology of neurodegeneration and contribute to the development of precision medicine approaches. Studies exploring the role of glial cells, immune responses, and novel biomarkers—especially those with potential for stratifying patients or guiding targeted therapies—are highly encouraged. Contributions that integrate omics technologies, systems biology, or translational models will be particularly valued.
Dr. Patricia García-Sanz
Dr. Isabel Espadas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurodegeneration
- Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's disease
- glial cells
- synaptic dysfunction
- protein aggregation
- lysosomal function
- autophagy
- precision medicine
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