Molecular Advances and Novel Biomarkers in Gastrointestinal 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 81
Special Issue Editor
Interests: gastrointestinal cancers; liquid biopsy; circulating biomarkers; molecular diagnostics; translational research
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gastrointestinal cancers represent a major global health burden, yet they offer unique opportunities for precision oncology through molecular diagnostics and biomarker-driven approaches. Liquid biopsy technologies, in particular, have transformed colorectal cancer care by enabling noninvasive early detection, minimal residual disease monitoring, and prediction of therapeutic response using both tumor-specific and tumor-agnostic methods. However, the full potential of such strategies remains underexplored in other gastrointestinal malignancies. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent molecular advances and novel biomarkers across the spectrum of gastrointestinal oncology. We welcome contributions spanning fundamental discoveries, translational research, and clinical studies that underscore the promise of molecular tools to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of these complex diseases.
Dr. Alessandro Mannucci
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gastrointestinal cancers
- liquid biopsy
- circulating biomarkers
- minimal residual disease
- early cancer detection
- tumor-agnostic assays
- molecular diagnostics
- precision oncology
- predictive biomarkers
- translational research
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