Navigating Melanoma Treatment Challenges Next-Generation Strategies and Solutions

1.      Understanding Melanoma: From Basics to Cutting-Edge Insights

Zodwa Dlamini, Rodney Hull, Thulo Molefi, Richard E. Khanyile, Langanani Mbodi, Thifhelimbilu Emmanuel Luvhengo, and Ian C. Chikanza.

2.      Molecular Profiling in Melanoma: Precision Strategies for Targeted Therapies Meshack Bida, Thabiso Victor Miya, Dineo Disenyane, Michelle McCabe, Stylianos Makrogkikas, Georgios Lolas, and Zodwa Dlamini.

3.      Artificial Intelligence in Melanoma Diagnostics: Revolutionizing Detection and Diagnosis

Sikhumbuzo Z. Mbatha, Anil Madaree, Ravi Mehrotra, and Zodwa Dlamini.

4.      Immunotherapy Advancements: Harnessing the Immune System with Technological Precision

Botle Precious Damane, Thanyani Mulaudzi, Tania Maphoso, Dakalo Ramali, Cebo Beja, Talent Chipiti, Thabiso Victor Miya, Carmen Besliu, Jose Espinoza, Kamal S. Saini, and Zodwa Dlamini.

5.      Targeted Therapies and Nanomedicine: Precision at the Molecular Level Rahaba Marima, Olalekan Fadebi, Onyemaechi O. Azu, Innocent Edagha, Philemon Ubanako, Jyotsna Batra, and Zodwa Dlamini.

6.      Overcoming Resistance: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Options

Benny Mosoane, Thabiso Victor Miya, Lesedi Nevondo, Paulina Czajka-Francuz, Paulo Nunes, Kamal S. Saini, and Zodwa Dlamini.

7.      Integrating Genomics and Proteomics: A Multi-Omics Approach to Melanoma Treatment

Rodney Hull, Thulo Molefi, Mark Jose, Kamal S. Saini, and Zodwa Dlamini.

8.      Next-Generation Imaging Technologies: Revolutionizing Melanoma Monitoring and Assessment

Lloyd Mabonga, Richard Khanyile, Edward Ngwenya, Ian C. Chikanza, and Zodwa Dlamini.

9.      Patient-Centric Technologies: Empowering Individuals in Melanoma Care Demetra Demetriou, Mahlatse Kgokolo, Ashokkumar Deenabandu, Sandra McGuigan, Kamal S. Saini, and Zodwa Dlamini.

10.  Unveiling Synergistic Future Horizons in Melanoma Combination Therapies

Talent Chipiti, Zukile Mbita, Elisa Marie Ledet, and Zodwa Dlamini.

11.  Collaborative Solutions for Future Challenges in Melanoma: A Technological Roadmap

Nkhensani Chauke-Malinga, Mohammed Alaouna, Thendo Netshiongolwe, Daniel Sambili, Thabiso Victor Miya, Richard C. Wu, and Zodwa Dlamini.

12.  Conclusion and Future Directions in Melanoma Treatment

Zodwa Dlamini, Zukile Mbita, Richard Khanyile, Thulo Molefi, Rodney Hull, Tebogo Marutha, and Shobana Sampath.

Biography

Zodwa Dlamini is a Professor of Molecular Oncology and the founding Director and the Executive Head of the Pan African Cancer Research Institute (PACRI) in South Africa. She is the Director of South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Precision Oncology Research Unit (PORU). She is the DSTI/NRF SARChI Chair in Precision Oncology and Cancer Prevention (POCP). She is a member of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Advisory Group on Sub-Saharan Africa. She is a member of the AACR Pathology Resources in Africa Advisory Group. Professor Dlamini is a member of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) Research Committee Scientific Advisory Board. She is an elected member of the Academy of Science of South Africa. Professor Dlamini is an overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (London) and a member of the New York Academy of Sciences.