Genetic Biomarkers and Their Expression for Human Diseases: From the Laboratory to the Patient’s Bedside

Dear Colleagues,

The genetic markers in histopathological and body fluid samples have received increasing attention in recent years. Since the first works conducted in the field of oncology, a broad spectrum of conditions like inflammatory diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders, or vascular alterations have benefited from the implementation of promising biomarkers of diagnostic, prognostic, predictive, and therapeutic value. Indeed, multiple areas of translational research have derived from the inclusion of genetic biomarkers in the context of personalized medicine like pharmacogenomics, pharmacogenetics, or pharmacomicrobiomics. However, the limited number of genetic biomarkers currently considered in clinical practice and the plethora of applications with respect to different pathological conditions make them a key point of study that is worth exploring in detail.

Therefore, the aim of this Special Issue is to gain further insights into the use of genetic biomarkers in the context of human diseases either from a translational or individualized perspective. Submissions consisting of original works and reviews that analyze or describe the applications of genetic markers in tissue or body fluid samples are welcome, so too are submissions in the form of systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and any type of scientific article that provides added value to this highly relevant field of biomedicine.

Prof. Dr. Miguel A. Ortega
Guest Editor

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