Translational Immunology in Clinical Medicine: From Preclinical Insights to Therapeutic Impact
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology & Rheumatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 758
Special Issue Editor
Interests: translational immunology;autoimmune disease; autoinflammatory disease; immune-mediated diseases; oncology; preclinical models; immune efficacy and safety; mechanism of action; Immunotoxicity assessment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore how advances in immunology are being translated into clinical practice, with a focus on immune-mediated diseases including autoimmune conditions, autoinflammatory syndromes, and cancers. As immunotherapies become increasingly central to the treatment of these disorders, there is a growing need for research that connects mechanistic understanding with clinical outcomes.
We welcome contributions that emphasize the clinical application of immunological insights—whether through the development of targeted therapies, identification of biomarkers for patient stratification, early-phase clinical trials, or real-world immune monitoring in treated populations. Studies should clearly demonstrate relevance to patient care, highlighting how immune mechanisms inform diagnostic decisions, therapeutic choices, or safety management.
Submissions may also include translational studies that bridge laboratory models with clinical data, provided they offer a direct line of sight to clinical utility. Humanized or patient-derived models, studies of immune-related adverse events, and analyses of immune signatures predictive of response or toxicity are especially encouraged.
By focusing on clinically meaningful immunology, this Special Issue aims to foster dialogue across disciplines and accelerate the integration of immune science into everyday medical practice.
Dr. Soheil Tavakolpour
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- translational immunology
- autoimmune disease
- autoinflammatory disease
- immune-mediated diseases
- oncology
- preclinical models
- immune efficacy and safety
- mechanism of action
- immunotoxicity assessment
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