Cancer Stem Cell & Oncology Research

CSC Heterogeneity in Tumors

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) within a single tumor can exhibit significant phenotypic and functional diversity, contributing to therapeutic resistance and metastasis. This track explores the heterogeneity of CSCs across different cancers and within the same tumor, examining how various CSC subpopulations respond to treatments differently. Researchers investigate how factors such as genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, and microenvironmental influences lead to this diversity. Understanding CSC heterogeneity is essential for developing personalized therapies that can target all CSC subpopulations, preventing relapse and metastasis. This track aims to uncover how CSC heterogeneity drives tumor progression and therapy resistance, offering insights into how tailored interventions could improve patient outcomes.