Call for papers - Innovations in veterinary oncology: surgery, therapy and technology

Guest Editors

Antonio Giuliano, DVM, MS, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Elisabetta Treggiari, DVM, MSc, Oncopets Veterinary Clinic, Italy

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 23 July 2025

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Innovations in veterinary oncology: surgery, therapy, and technology.

This Collection aims to highlight new insights and research within the various avenues of managing and treating cancer in veterinary medicine. Veterinary oncology has evolved with improved surgical techniques, novel therapies, and technological advances, notably in precision medicine and immunotherapy, enhancing cancer treatment effectiveness in animals. Staying updated on these developments is essential for advancing research and improving cancer detection and treatment in veterinary care.

Submit to Collection

Meet the Guest Editors

Back to top

Antonio Giuliano, DVM, MS, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr Antonio Giuliano graduated with honors from the Veterinary University of Messina in 2007. While working in general practice, he completed a master's degree in Small Animal Oncology from the University of Pisa and earned a postgraduate certificate in cancer therapeutics at Barts Cancer Institute, and the GpCert (SAM) in internal medicine. He completed a rotating internship at a referral practice in the UK and an oncology internship and residency at the Queen Veterinary School Teaching Hospital (QVSH) at the University of Cambridge. After completing his residency, he worked as an Oncology Clinician and Supervisor at the QVSH for one year. In 2019 he began working as an Oncologist at City University of Hong Kong Veterinary Medical Centre, the largest multidisciplinary referral hospital in Hong Kong. Prof Giuliano is a recognized European, RCVS, HK, and Asian Companion Animals Oncology specialist. He has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented his research at many international conferences. He has a broad interest in cancer research, with particular focus on finding new drugs/therapeutic approaches to improve survival time and quality of life of pets.

Elisabetta Treggiari, DVM, MSc, Oncopets Veterinary Clinic, Italy

Dr Treggiari received her degree in Veterinary Medicine from Parma University, Italy, and a Master’s degree in Small Animal Oncology from the University of Pisa. Post graduation she completed a one-year rotating internship at a private referral center with a focus on medical and radiation oncology. Following this, Dr Treggiari completed an ECVIM-CA approved Oncology Residency at the University of Liverpool, UK, and successfully completed her European Diploma in Small Animal Oncology. She has been a member of the ECVIM-CA Oncology Credentials Committee since 2019. Currently she serves as the Clinical Director of an independent referral practice in Italy. Dr Treggiari has authored and co-authored several articles published in peer-reviewed, scientific journals, and has delivered presentations in international congresses, courses, and seminars about various topics in veterinary oncology. Her research interests are focused on novel therapeutics, palliative treatment, and quality of life assessment of oncology patients.

About the Collection

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Innovations in veterinary oncology: surgery, therapy, and technology.

The landscape of veterinary oncology has transformed significantly with updates in surgical techniques, novel therapeutic approaches, and technological innovations.

Notable progress, such as the implementation of precision medicine and immunotherapy, has substantially enhanced the effectiveness of cancer treatments in animals, in addition to advances in diagnostic imaging and molecular diagnostics, enabling earlier and more accurate cancer detection.

Understanding these ongoing developments within veterinary oncology is crucial for advancing research that expands and refines cancer detection, therapy, and surgical interventions in animals. We aim to bring together the latest research findings and innovative approaches that can further enhance the care and treatment of veterinary cancer patients.

We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that explore the evolving landscape of veterinary oncology, encompassing topics such as:

Advanced diagnostic techniques and imaging
Novel therapeutic approaches, including immunotherapy and targeted therapy
Innovations in surgical techniques and minimally invasive procedures
Personalized medicine and precision oncology
Technological advancements in cancer treatment and management
Comparative oncology and translational research

There are currently no articles in this collection.

Submission Guidelines

Back to top

This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Innovations in veterinary oncology: surgery, therapy and technology" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.