Guest Editors
Prof. Zhiling Yu, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. Email: ZLYU@hkbu.edu.hk;
Prof. Xu Dong Zhang, University of Newcastle Australia, Australia.
Email: xu.zhang@newcastle.com.au
Summary
Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, continues to present significant challenges and opportunities in oncology. Recent advances have enhanced our approach to this disease, encompassing breakthroughs in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and the understanding of genetic and molecular drivers. Key progress includes the development of checkpoint inhibitors, BRAF and MEK inhibitors, and novel approaches in precision medicine that tailor treatments to individual genetic profiles.
Research in melanoma is critically important due to its rapidly increasing incidence and the potential for these advances to be translated into improved survival rates and quality of life for patients. The importance of early detection and novel therapeutic strategies cannot be overstated, as they hold the promise of transforming the current clinical landscape.
This special issue on invites researchers and clinicians to contribute their latest findings and insights. We are particularly interested in topics including but not limited to:
- Novel immunotherapies and combination therapies
- Biomarker discovery and validation
- Genetic and epigenetic alterations in melanoma
- Mechanisms of resistance to current therapies
- Clinical trials and translational research
- Advances in early detection and diagnostic methods
- The tumor microenvironment and its role in melanoma progression
- Innovative surgical and radiotherapy techniques
We encourage submissions that highlight cutting-edge research and offer new perspectives on the management and treatment of melanoma. Join us in this endeavor to showcase the latest scientific advancements and clinical practices that are shaping the future of melanoma research and treatment.
Keywords
Melanoma
Immunotherapy
Targeted Therapy
Biomarkers
Genetic Alterations
Early Detection
Tumor Microenvironment
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