Precision Oncology Through Diagnostic Imaging and Theranostics
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular imaging; chemical probes; reactive oxygen species; oxidative stress; cell death; nanomedicine; target-ed drug delivery; retinal ganglion cells; traumatic optic neuropathy; cancer biology; precision medicine
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Interests: cancer biology; cancer diagnostics; sarcoma; IDH mutations; translational oncology; targeted therapy; epigenetic modifiers; drug discovery and screening; precision medicine; tumor metabolis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and early, accurate diagnosis is critical for improving patient outcomes. Recent progress in diagnostic imaging has transformed the detection, staging, and monitoring of cancers, while the emergence of theranostics, which combines diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, has opened new opportunities for precision oncology. Molecular imaging, radiomics, and artificial intelligence allow visualization of tumor biology at the cellular and molecular levels, facilitating personalized treatment planning and the real-time evaluation of therapeutic responses.
This Special Issue aims to highlight current advances in cancer diagnostic imaging and theranostics, covering both fundamental discoveries and translational applications. Areas of interest include novel imaging probes and radiotracers, image-guided therapy, nanotheranostics, multimodal imaging, and imaging biomarkers for treatment prediction and monitoring. Studies that integrate imaging technologies with molecular biology, pharmacology, immunotherapy, or targeted drug delivery are particularly welcome.
By bridging innovation from laboratory research to clinical application, this Special Issue provides a platform for researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to share insights that drive the development of effective, individualized cancer management strategies. We invite original research, comprehensive reviews, and methodological studies that advance the understanding and application of diagnostic imaging and theranostics in oncology.
Dr. Wensi Tao
Dr. Luyuan Li
Dr. Yu-Ping Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cancer imaging
- molecular imaging
- theranostics
- nanomedicine
- imaging biomarkers
- precision oncology
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