Genetic Variants Involved in Breast and Ovarian Cancers
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
2. Alkermes Inc., Dublin, Ireland
Interests: cancer genomics; transcriptional regulation; precision oncology; molecular mechanisms of drug resistance; high-content screening; functional genomics (CRISPR/RNAi); bioinformatics; translational cancer biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The landscape of breast and ovarian cancers is being rapidly reshaped by discoveries in cancer genetics. While mutations in BRCA1, BRCA2, and TP53 have long been recognized, a growing body of research is uncovering a much broader spectrum of genetic variants that influences cancer risk, progression, and therapeutic response.
This Special Issue invites innovative research and insightful reviews that delve into the genetic architecture of breast and ovarian cancers. We are particularly interested in studies that identify novel or understudied variants, explore functional mechanisms, highlight population-specific mutations, and apply cutting-edge genomic or multi-omics approaches. Contributions that bridge basic science with clinical applications such as risk prediction, early detection, and precision oncology are especially welcome.
By bringing together diverse perspectives and the latest breakthroughs, this Special Issue aims to spark new conversations, inspire collaboration, and accelerate progress toward more personalized and effective cancer care.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Chakravarthy Garlapati
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- breast and ovarian cancers
- genetics
- genomics
- biomarkers
- mutations
- genetic variants
- translational markers
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