Call for Papers: Special Issue on Protocols for Organoid Research

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Why submit?

Organoids are being increasingly used as a model system for biological and medical research, helping to bridge the gap between cell culture and in vivo studies. This Special Issue aims to feature the latest technological advancements in organoid research.

Topics covered

This special issue aims to address key areas in organoid research, including, but not limited to:

•	Assembloids: Combining different organoid models to investigate multi-tissue interactions or complex neural circuits.
•	Cancer: Patient- and lab-derived tumor organoid models for biobanking, drug screening, co-culture, and translational applications.
•	Development: Embryoids, gastruloids, and 3D-tissue models for studies of early mammalian development.
•	Immunology: Immune-related and immune-integrated organoid models.
•	Neural development and disease: Neural organoids of the central and peripheral nervous system and retinal organoids, modeling development and neurodegenerative disorders.
•	Reproductive biology: Endometrial, placental, testicular, and ovarian organoids, for studies of fertility, pregnancy, and disease.
•	Tissue research and cellular heterogeneity: Modeling tissue microenvironments, extracellular matrix, and mechanobiology.
•	Tools: Applications using defined hydrogels and biomaterials, bioprinting, and microfluidic organ-on-chip platforms; analysis via live imaging, spatial-omics workflows, single-cell and multi-omics integration, and high-throughput perturbation screens.

We welcome step-by-step, reproducible protocols with detailed validation data, including significant improvements to existing methods, as well as protocol-focused reviews that discuss comparisons of published methods and best practices.

Submission details

Authors interested in being part of this Special Issue can submit a presubmission inquiry here. Our editors will review the inquiries and provide a submission link. Manuscripts should adhere to Bio-protocol's formatting guidelines.

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