Special Issues
International Journal of Neonatal Screening publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Equity Issues in Newborn Screening
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease Between Point of Care Testing and Next Generation Sequencing – An Impossible Choice or Not?
Deadline: 31 January 2027
The Impact of Second-Tier Tests on Newborn Screening Performance: Benefits and Challenges
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Genetic and Genomic Technologies in Newborn Screening: Current Applications and Future Directions
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Genomic Newborn Screening in Public Health: Ethical, Legal, Social, and Psychological Perspectives
Deadline: 31 March 2027
Newborn Screening for Physical/Structural Birth Defects
Deadline: 30 April 2027
Tracking, Treatment, and Trust: Evolving Follow-Up Practices in Newborn Screening
Deadline: 31 July 2027
Newborn Screening Developing Programs in Asia
Deadline: 31 July 2027

