Emerging Technologies in Musculoskeletal Research: From Molecular Mechanisms to Translational Innovation
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomechanical engineering; biomaterials; orthopaedics; back pain; mechanobiology; additive manufacturing; microfluidics and organ models
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the convergence of molecular sciences and emerging technologies in understanding, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal health is a global priority, and recent advancements in bioengineering, molecular modelling, and computational analysis are enabling transformative approaches.
We invite original research papers, comprehensive reviews, and perspective articles in areas including, but not limited to, the following:
- Molecular and genomic insights into musculoskeletal tissue development, ageing, and pathology;
- Molecular and cellular mechanobiology of musculoskeletal tissue (bone, muscle, cartilage, and intervertebral discs);
- Three-dimensional bioprinting and smart and functionally graded biomaterials for tissue regeneration;
- Organ-on-chip and microfluidic platforms for modelling musculoskeletal diseases;
- Animal and non-animal in vitro models for therapeutic screening and disease mechanisms;
- Wearable and implantable technologies for real-time molecular and cellular diagnostics;
- AI and machine learning in musculoskeletal systems such as imaging, omics integration, and predictive modelling;
- Omics technologies (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics) for biomarker discovery and personalised treatment.
This interdisciplinary Special Issue will serve as a platform for collaboration between researchers in molecular biology, biomedical engineering, computational science, and clinical research. This topic encompasses a broad spectrum of emerging technologies in musculoskeletal research, from molecular approaches to advanced engineering tools, and will offer a highly interdisciplinary and forward-looking collection.
Dr. Javad Tavakoli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- musculoskeletal tissue
- cell mechanobiology
- biofabrication
- tissue regeneration
- organ-on-a-chip
- disease mechanism and screening
- molecular and cellular diagnostics
- AI and machine learning
- omics technology
- wearable technologies
- implant technologies
- biomarkers
- predictive modelling
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