Integrating Novel Therapeutics and Personalized Medicine into Osteoarthritis Treatment: Advancements in Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation
A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1786
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Osteoarthritis (OA) stands as a formidable challenge in the medical community, affecting millions worldwide and serving as a leading cause of disability. Despite its prevalence, the quest for definitive, regenerative treatments continues, pushing the boundaries of current medical science and crossing into the realms of novel therapeutics and personalized medical strategies. This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the frontiers of these advancements, emphasizing the utilization of groundbreaking therapies and individualized treatment paradigms to foster significant improvements in patient care and outcomes.
We invite contributions that span a wide array of topics, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the field:
- Cutting-Edge Regenerative Technologies: Explorations of innovative treatments, including stem cell therapy, biomaterials, and tissue engineering, that aim to revolutionize the current standards of care in cartilage regeneration and osteoarthritis management.
- Molecular Innovations and Gene Therapy: Insights into the latest molecular strategies, gene editing tools, and biotherapeutics that target the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of OA, opening up new horizons in disease modification.
- Personalized and Precision Medicine Approaches: Discussions on how tailoring treatment strategies to individual patient profiles can enhance therapeutic efficacy, including the use of biomarkers, genomics, and personalized rehabilitation protocols.
- Advances in Computational and AI Models: Contributions detailing how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computational simulations are being utilized to predict disease progression and treatment responses and to innovate in cartilage repair techniques.
- Clinical and Translational Research: Reports on the latest clinical trials, outcome studies, and translational research efforts that bring bench-side discoveries to the bedside, offering new hope for patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
- Next-Generation Diagnostics and Imaging: Articles highlighting advancements in diagnostic methodologies and imaging techniques that provide enhanced cartilage visualization and the early detection of osteoarthritis, facilitating timely and targeted interventions.
Our goal is to create a comprehensive compendium that not only showcases the latest research but also stimulates collaborative efforts, fosters innovative thinking, and inspires continued progress in the field of osteoarthritis and cartilage regeneration. We look forward to your valuable contributions, which will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of joint health and patient care.
Dr. Antonia Sun
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- osteoarthritis
- cartilage regeneration
- personalized medicine
- tissue engineering
- stem cell therapy
- gene therapy
- biomaterials
- molecular therapeutics
- regenerative medicine
- biomechanics
- translational research
- advanced imaging techniques
- patient-specific therapies
- inflammation modulation
- bioinformatics
- computational modeling
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