Exploring Novel Biomarkers

Dear Colleagues,

Investigating the complexities of various diseases necessitates the exploration of novel biomarkers, as well as the evaluation of established ones and their potential synergistic use in diagnostic panels. Biomarkers play a pivotal role in advancing diagnostic processes, medical knowledge, and patient care. Our collective research efforts are directed towards uncovering the intricate pathways within cells and tissues, utilizing approaches from genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and beyond. These investigations elucidate the molecular intricacies underlying numerous health conditions, facilitating the identification of distinctive biomarkers. Each identified biomarker enhances the precision of diagnosis, enables personalized treatment strategies, and improves disease monitoring.

This Special Issue will highlight research articles and review papers focusing on biomarkers across a wide array of diseases. We invite contributions from researchers, clinicians, and data scientists eager to present their original work. The emphasis will be on pioneering biomarkers that facilitate earlier and more accurate diagnoses, optimize patient stratification, and support tailored therapeutic approaches for various conditions, including but not limited to cancers, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases.

Topics concerning these biomarkers belong to, e.g.:

• Non-coding RNA molecules;
• Genetic and epigenetic biomarkers;
• Proteomic analyses;
• Metabolomic profiling;
• Extracellular vesicles;
• Predictive biomarker discovery;
• Imaging biomarkers;
• Inflammatory cytokines and chemokines;
• The microbiome;
• Multi-omics integration.

In this Special Issue, we invite our colleagues on this journey, where we find ourselves united by a shared commitment to pioneering research, innovative discovery, and the prospect of a healthier future for our patients. Together, we will illuminate the path forward and strive to find a better tomorrow.

Dr. Radoslav Zamborský
Dr. Štefan Harsányi
Guest Editors

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