Genetic Rare Diseases in Children
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Translational Pediatrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genetics; genetics and genomics diagnostic; clinical molecular genetics; whole exome sequencing; molecular genetic diagnosis of hereditary cardiovascular diseases, genetic blood disorders, and other genetic conditions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We invite submissions to this Special Issue, ‘Genetic Rare Diseases in Children’, aimed at advancing translational research and clinical understanding in this field. Genetic rare disorders, while individually uncommon, collectively pose significant challenges in pediatric healthcare and represent a growing area of scientific and therapeutic interest. This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between bench and bedside, encouraging contributions that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of this work.
We welcome original research, reviews, case series, case reports, and short communications that address (but are not limited to) the following topics:
- Novel gene discovery and disease mechanisms;
- Genotype–phenotype correlations;
- Advances in molecular diagnostics and newborn screening;
- Clinical trial design and therapeutic interventions, including gene- and RNA-based therapies;
- Ethical, psychosocial, and health policy considerations in rare disease care;
- Data sharing and collaborative approaches to improve diagnosis and care.
Dr. Wenying Zhang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- rare genetic disorders
- pediatric genetics
- genomic medicine
- molecular diagnostics
- gene therapy
- precision medicine
- genotype–phenotype correlations
- translational research
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