Predictive Biomarkers in Oncology
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Laboratory Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 22
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomarker and its clinical application; development of new automation technique for clinical diagnosis; personal diagnosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advances in precision medicine have highlighted the critical role of predictive biomarkers in oncology, enabling tailored therapies and improving patient outcomes. This Special Issue focuses on the discovery, validation, and clinical application of biomarkers that predict treatment response, resistance, and prognosis in cancer. We invite original research, reviews, and perspectives on cutting-edge technologies (e.g., genomics, proteomics, liquid biopsy) and their integration into clinical decision making. Topics include novel biomarker identification, computational modeling, and translational challenges in diverse cancer types. By compiling the latest advancements, this Special Issue aims to foster innovation in personalized oncology and guide future research directions.
Prof. Dr. Jun Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- predictive biomarkers
- precision oncology
- liquid biopsy
- treatment response
- biomarker validation
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