Liquid Biopsy and Molecular Diagnostics in Neuro-Oncology
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Medical Oncology, IOB Institute of Oncology Madrid, Hospital Beata María Ana, 28007 Madrid, Spain
Interests: neuro-oncology; glioma; liquid biopsy; ctDNA; cerebrospinal fluid
2. Department of Medical Oncology, Instituto de Investigación Hospital 12 de Octubre, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain
Interests: glioblastoma; neuro-oncology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advancing the field of neuro-oncology through liquid biopsy and molecular diagnostics. It aims to explore innovative approaches for non-invasive detection, characterization, and monitoring of brain tumors and neurological malignancies using biofluids (e.g., blood, cerebrospinal fluid, etc.). The scope includes cutting-edge research on biomarkers, such as circulating tumor DNA, microRNAs, extracellular vesicles, and immune biomarkers for early diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response assessment. Submissions are encouraged on topics such as novel sample collection methods, molecular techniques, liquid biopsy applications in gliomas, other primary malignant central nervous system (CNS) tumors and metastatic tumors to the CNS, and integration with neuroimaging or personalized medicine. This Special Issue seeks to highlight clinical translation challenges, technological advancements, and multi-omics approaches to improve patient outcomes in neuro-oncology. Original research, reviews, and specially informative case studies addressing diagnostic accuracy, therapeutic implications, and emerging technologies are welcomed.
Dr. Santiago Cabezas-Camarero
Dr. Juan Manuel Sepúlveda-Sánchez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- liquid biopsy
- biofluids
- biomarkers
- molecular techniques
- gliomas
- neuro-oncology
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