Propose a Special Issue
Lead focused exploration of emerging oncology topics.
Shape Cancer Science Discourse
Special Issues provide curated collections exploring specific oncology themes in depth. JN invites established cancer researchers to propose topics and serve as Guest Editors, guiding the community toward critical areas of investigation.
Topic Definition
Craft a compelling theme addressing timely questions in tumor biology, immunotherapy, precision oncology, or clinical cancer care.
Author Recruitment
Invite leading oncologists and emerging cancer researchers to contribute original research, reviews, and perspectives on the theme.
Peer Review Oversight
Manage the review process with editorial office support. Ensure rigorous evaluation by oncology experts while maintaining timeline commitments.
Editorial Introduction
Write an introductory editorial synthesizing the collection, highlighting key advances, and contextualizing contributions for the oncology community.
- Proposed title and 250-word scope description with clinical relevance
- Justification for topic timeliness and significance to cancer care
- List of 10-15 potential sub-topics or article types
- Names of potential contributors with preliminary expressions of interest
- Guest Editor CV and relevant oncology publication history
- Proposed timeline (typically 9-12 months from announcement to closure)
We particularly welcome proposals addressing: CAR-T therapy optimization, cancer immunotherapy resistance, liquid biopsy clinical implementation, rare tumor subtypes, health disparities in oncology, and survivorship care optimization.
Submit Your Proposal
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