Genetic Insights into Pediatric Neurological Disorders: From Mechanisms to Therapies
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Genomics and Genetic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 635
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pediatric neurological disorders represent a complex and heterogeneous group of conditions caused by diverse genetic and molecular mechanisms. Advances in next-generation sequencing and transcriptomic technologies have greatly enhanced our understanding of their underlying biology, particularly in disorders such as epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, genetic leukodystrophies, metabolic diseases with prevalent CNS involvement, and developmental delay.
This Special Issue, entitled “Genetic Insights into Pediatric Neurological Disorders: From Mechanisms to Therapies,” aims to highlight cutting-edge research on molecular genetics, genotype–phenotype correlations, multi-omics approaches, and emerging therapeutic strategies, including antisense oligonucleotide therapy, CRISPR-based gene editing, and brain organoid models.
We invite submissions of original research, reviews, and communications focusing on the genetic architecture, pathophysiological mechanisms, and translational applications that advance precision medicine in pediatric neurology.
Dr. Ji Yoon Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pediatric neurological disorders
- neurogenetics
- multi-omics integration
- precision medicine
- brain organoid models
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