About the topic:

Neoplasm is a disease that frequently occurs in animals and represents one of their major causes of death. Moreover, pet animals such as dogs and cats share many tumor characteristics with their human counterparts such as the natural developmental pathway, gross and histological structure, and tumor genetic and molecular heterogeneity within tumors and among patients. Therefore, they represent precious preclinical translational research models for several human cancers. Because of the considerable impact on our pet patient population, combined with the valuable translational value of this field, there is an unlimited demand for basic and clinical research, as well as the development of new diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic approaches. Further, avian oncogenic viruses such as Marek´s disease, lymphoid leukosis, and Reticuloendotheliosis cause serious diseases in poultry and have a major economic impact on the poultry sector.

This Research Topic of the German Journal of Veterinary Research encourages the submission of original research, review, or case study articles on animal cancers, including recent advances in the development, diagnosis, and precision medicine of the disease. These can include the new classification and molecular drivers of disease, comparative oncology, and new treatment approaches such as new surgical methods, molecular targeting drugs, natural drugs, radiotherapy, as well as immunotherapy either as basic research or clinical trials. The development of new research methods such as cell lines and organoids are also welcomed.

 

Submission deadline: 30.06.2024

Keywords:

Veterinary oncology, Avian oncoviruses, Cancer precision medicine, Cell lines and organoids, Surgical oncology, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy, Vaccination, Targeted therapy