Antioxidants | First Young Investigator Forum—Shaping the Future of Antioxidant Research (Session 2), 30 September 2026

Welcome message from the webinar Chair:

Welcome to the First Young Investigator Forum of Antioxidants. I am Professor Giancarlo Aldini, from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Milan, Italy, and Section Editor-in-Chief of Antioxidants. It is my great pleasure to chair this inaugural scientific event, which was established to showcase outstanding research conducted by early-career scientists working in the broad field of oxidative stress, redox biology, and antioxidant research.

The First Young Investigator Forum is a new scientific initiative promoted by Antioxidants to provide an international platform where promising young investigators can present their latest discoveries, exchange ideas with peers and senior scientists, and foster new collaborations across disciplines. By bringing together researchers investigating both the fundamental mechanisms of redox biology and their translational and clinical applications, the Forum aims to highlight emerging trends that will shape the future of antioxidant research.

The scientific program features invited presentations from selected young investigators covering diverse areas of antioxidant science, including redox signaling, oxidative stress in human disease, mitochondrial biology, inflammation, aging, nutrition, natural products, biomarkers, and novel therapeutic strategies. Each presentation will be followed by an interactive discussion designed to stimulate scientific exchange, encourage networking, and promote new collaborative opportunities.

This Forum reflects the commitment of Antioxidants in supporting the next generation of scientists and providing visibility to innovative research that advances our understanding of oxidative stress and antioxidant biology.

I would like to warmly welcome all our speakers, participants, and attendees from around the world. I hope this inaugural Forum will inspire stimulating discussions, foster new collaborations, and become a recurring event showcasing the future leaders of antioxidant research.

Date: 30 September 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CEST) | 4:00 p.m. (CST Asia)
Webinar ID: 899 1823 8414

Program:

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CEST
Lorena-Sorina Goja (Host) Journal Introduction & Special Issue Introduction	10:00–10:10 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Giancarlo Aldini (Chair) Chair Introduction	10:10–10:20 a.m.
Dr. Vassilis Athanasiadis Advances in Natural Antioxidants: Extraction, Characterization, and Applications	10:20–10:40 a.m.
Dr. Giacomo Di Matteo Structural characterization of antioxidants in NMR-based metabolomics studies of food matrices	10:40–11:00 a.m.
Dr. Peh Hong Yong Pro-resolving lipid mediators promote cell clearance via splenic macrophage efferocytosis	11:00–11:20 a.m.
Q&A Session	11:20–11:35 a.m.
Prof. Dr. Giancarlo Aldini Closing of Webinar	11:35–11:45 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Giancarlo Aldini, University of Milan, Italy;
Dr. Vassilis Athanasiadis, University of Thessaly, Greece;
Dr. Giacomo Di Matteo, University of Rome, Italy;
Dr. Hong Yong Peh, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Natural Bioactive Compounds with Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential: From Mechanisms to Applications”
Guest Editor: Dr. Vassilis Athanasiadis
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026

“Bioactive Natural Compounds and Their Derivatives in Cancer: Redox Signaling, Molecular Mechanisms and Translational Opportunities”
Guest Editors: Dr. Fernando J. Reyes-Zurita, Dr. Juan Sainz and Prof. Dr. Rachid Chahboun
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026

“Phenolic Profiling and Antioxidant Capacity of Natural Products”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. María Jesús Rodríguez-Yoldi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026

“Plants and Plant-Based By-Products as Valuable Sources of Antioxidants: Current Tendencies and Achievements in Their Exploitation”
Guest Editors: Dr. Svetlana Momchilova and Dr. Adriana Slavova-Kazakova
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 January 2027

“Antioxidants from Food By-Products: Recovery, Function and Application”
Guest Editors: Dr. Concetta Condurso and Dr. Maria Merlino
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2027

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Antioxidants-4.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

Antioxidants Webinar Secretariat