Genetics and Molecular Therapies in Common Age-Related and Inherited Retinal Diseases
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: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 102
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genetics; genotype-phenotype correlations; gene and cell therapies; inherited retinal diseases; glaucoma; diabetic retinopathy; age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Age‑related and inherited retinal diseases remain major global causes of irreversible vision loss, underscoring the urgent need for continued advancement in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Rapid advances in genetics, molecular biology, biotechnology, imaging, and computational science have transformed ophthalmology from traditional symptom‑based approaches to a new era of precision ophthalmology. These developments now enable earlier detection, more accurate disease characterization, and increasingly personalized treatments.
This Special Issue, “Genetics and Molecular Therapies in Common Age‑Related and Inherited Retinal Diseases”, aims to showcase cutting‑edge research that bridges molecular mechanisms with translational and therapeutic applications. We seek high‑impact contributions that advance the identification of disease pathways, improve diagnostic modalities, and accelerate the development of targeted treatments. Submissions may include original research, comprehensive reviews, and short communications spanning genetics and genomics approaches, advanced imaging, AI‑driven analytics, gene and cell therapies, and molecularly targeted therapeutics.
We welcome contributions from interdisciplinary teams committed to advancing the future of vision science and patient care.
Dr. Xiaoming Gong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- inherited retinal diseases
- molecular diagnosis
- age-related retinal degeneration
- genotype–phenotype correlations
- gene and cell therapies
- early biomarkers of retinal disease
- AI‑driven analytics
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