Advances in Molecular Pathology and Biomarkers for Tumor Diagnosis and Prognosis
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 736
Special Issue Editors
Interests: hematopathology; glial and central nervous system cancer; gastrointestinal tumor; lung cancer; thyroid cancer; genitourinary cancer
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: cancer molecular pathology; molecular biology of bone metabolism
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in molecular pathology have significantly improved our understanding of tumor biology and transformed the diagnostic and prognostic assessment of cancer. The identification and validation of molecular biomarkers are now central to modern oncology, enabling more precise tumor classification, improved risk stratification, and better prediction of disease progression and clinical outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent progress in molecular pathology and the discovery and clinical application of biomarkers for tumor diagnosis and prognosis. We welcome contributions exploring novel molecular markers, genomic and transcriptomic profiling, and multi-omics approaches that enhance diagnostic accuracy and provide insights into tumor heterogeneity and progression.
In addition, we encourage submissions investigating the integration of molecular biomarkers into routine pathology practice, including studies addressing translational applications, biomarker validation, and their potential role in guiding clinical decision-making.
By bringing together original research and comprehensive reviews, this Special Issue seeks to provide an updated overview of emerging molecular tools and biomarkers that may improve cancer diagnosis, prognostic evaluation, and personalized patient management.
Dr. Maurizio Martini
Guest Editor
Gabriele Ricciardi
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- molecular pathology
- biomarkers
- modern oncology
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