
Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age “Gaetano Barresi”, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyHematolymphoid pathology, cytopathology, uropathology, thyroid pathology, gynecopathology, neuropathology, gastrointestinal pathology, translational research

Translational oncology is increasingly shaped by biomarkers that emerge from pathology: the integrated interpretation of morphology, immunophenotype, and molecular alterations within the spatial context of tissue. This Special Issue, Pathology-Driven Biomarkers in Translational Oncology, highlights how modern diagnostic pathology is evolving from descriptive classification to a quantitative, mechanism-informed discipline that directly enables precision treatment. We welcome contributions spanning discovery, validation, and clinical implementation of biomarkers derived from histopathology, cytology, immunohistochemistry, digital pathology, and multi-omics profiling. Particular emphasis is placed on biomarkers that inform patient stratification, predict response or resistance to targeted and immune therapies, refine prognostication, and support minimal and/or tissue-sparing workflows. The issue also explores emerging themes such as spatial biology, tumor microenvironment profiling, AI-assisted image analysis, and standardized reporting frameworks that enhance reproducibility and clinical utility. By bridging laboratory innovation with real-world diagnostic pipelines, this collection aims to showcase actionable pathology-led insights that improve therapeutic decision-making and ultimately patient outcomes across solid and hematologic malignancies.

