Advanced Biomaterials in Cancer Therapeutics and Diagnosis
A special issue of Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN 2079-4983). This special issue belongs to the section "Biomaterials for Cancer Therapies".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
2. Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128 Mainz, Germany
Interests: dynamic-covalent chemistry; biomaterials; regenerative medicine; drug delivery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The integration of advanced biomaterials into cancer research is opening new pathways for precise diagnosis and more effective treatment options. This Special Issue will highlight innovative approaches that utilize smart biomaterials for selective drug delivery, real-time imaging, and modulation of the tumor microenvironment.
We will focus on stimuli-responsive strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, including drug delivery systems, tumor-targeting mechanisms, and materials designed to respond to the unique characteristics of cancerous tissues.
By showcasing interdisciplinary advancements, this Special Issue aims to contribute to the growing body of literature at the intersection of material science, cancer biology, and personalized medicine.
Dr. Dominik Schauenburg
Prof. Dr. Jeffrey J. H. Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- cancer research
- stimuli responsive
- tumor microenvironment
- tumor targeting
- delivery platforms
- in vitro/in vivo models
- clinical trials
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