Biomarkers in Oncology
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: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 1044
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, posing significant challenges to healthcare systems and clinical practice. Despite substantial progress in diagnosis and treatment, tumor heterogeneity and therapy resistance continue to limit patient outcomes. In this context, the identification and validation of robust and clinically relevant biomarkers are essential for improving early detection, prognosis, therapeutic decision-making, and treatment monitoring. Recent advances in molecular biology, high-throughput technologies, and multiomics approaches have provided unprecedented insights into cancer biology. Genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and liquid biopsy platforms have accelerated the discovery of novel biomarkers with potential translational and clinical applications. These developments support the implementation of precision oncology and personalized therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue, entitled “Biomarkers in Oncology”, aims to provide a forum for high-quality research on the discovery, validation, and clinical utility of cancer biomarkers. We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews addressing molecular, genetic, epigenetic, immune-related, and circulating biomarkers, as well as integrative multiomics and translational studies bridging basic research and clinical practice.
Dr. Beatriz da Costa Aguiar Alves
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cancer biomarkers
- precision oncology
- liquid biopsy
- circulating tumor DNA
- molecular diagnostics
- multiomics
- translational research
- personalized medicine
- prognostic and predictive markers
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