Statistical Methods for Cancer Genomics

Dear Colleagues,

I am very excited to announce and invite submissions for a Special Issue of Genes on statistical methods in cancer genomics. Over the last two decades, revolutionary advances in data collection biotechnologies, data analysis methodologies, and clinical treatment options in cancer research have been among the most exciting developments in all of science. These advances provide intriguing statistical challenges and have prompted the development of innovative statistical methods that drive biological discoveries and save patient lives.

This Special Issue of Genes will provide an engaging forum for the publication of statistical methods and concepts that propel understanding of the molecular biology of cancer and the improvement in clinical outcomes for patients. Submissions covering a broad range of theoretical and applied topics in statistical cancer genomics are welcome, including, but not limited to study design, sample size and power calculation, data preprocessing, integrative analysis of multi-omics and other data, clinical outcome association analysis, meta-analysis of multiple studies, cross-species data integration, and development of molecularly informed treatment rules for personalized treatment of cancer. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that propose new methods, provide informative assessment and statistically meaningful guidance on optimal usage of existing methods, provide comprehensive reviews of recent literature, or offer perspectives and opinions on the best directions for future research.

Please consider submitting your work to this Special Issue and sharing this announcement with your colleagues. I look forward to learning about all your exciting work in this Special Issue!

Sincerely,

Dr. Stanley Pounds
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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