Computational and Molecular Advances in Precision Craniofacial Medicine
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pattern recognition and artificial intelligence (AI); 3D craniofacial image processing and analysis; computer-aided surgical simulation for orthognathic surgery; surgical navigation in orthognathic surgery; CAD/CAM assisted in orthognathic surgery
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Dear Colleagues,
Craniofacial medicine is entering a transformative era driven by the integration of computational science and molecular biology. Advances in 3D imaging, artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and bioinformatics are enabling unprecedented precision in the diagnosis, simulation, and treatment of craniofacial anomalies. These technologies support the development of predictive models, individualized surgical planning, and biomarker-based risk stratification, all of which are essential to advancing precision medicine in the craniofacial domain.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on computational and molecular approaches in craniofacial science. We welcome original research articles and reviews addressing, but not limited to, the following: AI-assisted diagnosis, multi-omics analysis, 3D morphometric modeling, genotype–phenotype correlation, tissue regeneration, and individualized therapy strategies. Studies that bridge basic molecular mechanisms with clinical application are particularly encouraged.
We invite contributions that advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of craniofacial conditions through interdisciplinary innovation.
We look forward to your contributions.
Dr. Hsiu-Hsia Lin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- precision medicine
- craniofacial anomalies
- artificial intelligence
- 3D morphometrics
- genomics
- transcriptomics
- computational modeling
- phenotype–genotype correlation
- craniofacial surgery
- tissue engineering
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