Announcements

A range of MDPI journals will be attending the 2023 BMES Annual Meeting as exhibitors. This meeting will be held in Seattle, USA, from 11 to 14 October 2023.

The BMES Annual Meeting will gather participants for networking, education, and continued growth in the biomedical engineering field. It is a premiere event centered around topics and discussions specific to our community. The theme of this year’s meeting is focused on the convergence of three pillars essential to our field’s success: science, technology, and social transformation.

The conference's vision is to center the perspective that the future of biomedical engineering requires and the curious evaluation of complex scientific challenges, while candidly considering intersectionality and social factors. Through creative programming, it will ensure that these three pillars are interwoven into all aspects of the meeting.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Bioengineering;
• Biomedicines;
• Biomimetics;
• Cancers;
• CIMB;
• Diseases;
• Micromachines;
• Biosensors.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us at our booth at #931. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit https://www.bmes.org/annualmeeting.

With the first issue released in June 2023, five new MDPI journals disseminating multi-disciplinary science are due to launch, which will cover the subjects of medicine & pharmacology, biology and physical sciences.

The newly launched journals will be overseen by professional Editorial Board Members and Editors to ensure an accurate and rapid publication, rigorous peer review and broad visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal topics (selected)
	Prof. Dr. Jun Ma, Peking University, China| Editorial | view inaugural issue	growth and development; diet and nutrients; school health promotion policies and practices; child health and care; adolescent health and wellbeing | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Bernd Rehm, Griffith University, Australia | Editorial | view inaugural issue	DNA and gene synthesis; synthetic transcription factors; protein engineering; viral engineering; metabolic engineering | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Varsha Gandhi, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	lymphatics; cancers associated with lymphocytes and lymphoblasts; lymphatic tissues; lymphoma; lymphoid leukemia | view journal scope | submit an article
	Dr. Bradley Turner, University of Melbourne, Australia | Editorial | view inaugural issue	multiple sclerosis; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; primary lateral sclerosis; atherosclerosis; systemic sclerosis | view journal scope | submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Clemens Burda, Case Western Reserve University, USA | Editorial | view inaugural issue	Gamma ray, X-ray, and UV–Vis spectroscopies; NIR/mid-infrared/Raman spectroscopy; microwave and THz spectroscopy; high-resolution gas-phase atomic, molecular, and cluster spectroscopy; MS, NMR, and EPR spectroscopy | view journal scope | submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to submit an application to the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.

The 2022 citation metrics have been released in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR), and we’re pleased to announce the following results for MDPI journals:

We are thrilled to announce that 90% of our ranked MDPI journals, specifically 86 out of 96 (captured in the table below), are performing above average in Q1 or Q2. This year, Clarivate has expanded its Impact Factor (IF) awards to include journals in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) and the Arts and Humanities Citation Index (AHCI), providing greater transparency for the full set of journals indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection. As a result, 111 of MDPI journals have received their first IF in 2023, with 37 journals surpassing an IF of 3.0. In total, 208 MDPI journals have been honored with an IF.

Clarivate explains that by "expanding the coverage but holding to highly selective standards, the [Impact Factor] is now a reliable indicator of trustworthiness, as well as a measure of scholarly impact, at the journal level."

Please visit our blog post where we discuss the release of the latest citation metrics with our Indexing Manager, Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, to find out what's different this time around and how to make use of different metrics available.

Note: The Journal of Personalized Medicine's Impact Factor was omitted in the original release and will be assigned separately. Please find the data on the journal webpage in due course.

Source: 2022 Journal Impact Factors, Journal Citation Reports ^TM (Clarivate, 2023)

We are proud to announce a Special Issue of Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354) “A Tribute to Professor Alexander Friedenstein and His Outstanding Achievements in the Area of Stromal Stem Cells”, devoted to the pioneering work of Professor Alexander Friedenstein and his ground-breaking discoveries in stromal stem cells. Prof. Friedenstein is rightly credited with the discovery of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), having defined them as stroma-resident cells that fulfill the main criteria attributed to stem cells, making them highly important in the field of regenerative medicine. Single-cell-derived clones of stromal progenitors have been shown to have an intrinsic ability to form bone, cartilage, and connective tissues in vivo, paving the way for a range of cell therapies and tissue engineering developments.

As we approach the centenary of Professor Friedenstein’s birth in 2024, we pay tribute to his outstanding achievements in this field through a Special Issue edited by Dr. Elena A. Jones, Dr. Dimitrios Kouroupis, and Dr. Rodrigo Somoza. The Issue will include original research articles and reviews that celebrate his legacy, exploring issues such as how we can best isolate and culture MSCs, enhance their desired functions, and control their differentiation or trophic activity through their microenvironment. We also consider the benefits and limitations of MSCs versus MSC-derived extracellular vesicles for therapeutics, and how we can effectively isolate MSCs-derived extracellular vesicles and reinforce their therapeutic signatures.

Professor Alexander Friedenstein’s groundbreaking work on stromal stem cells has opened up new frontiers in regenerative medicine and continues to inspire research into new applications in the field.

We invite submissions that celebrate his incredible legacy and honor his memory. You can click here to go to the submission form.

Conference: 2023 Chinese Biophysics Congress
Date: 19–23 July 2023
Place: Changsha, China

MDPI will be attending the 2023 Chinese Biophysics Congress, which will be held from 19 to 23 July 2023 in Changsha, China.

The Chinese Biophysics Congress is the largest and most developed academic event in the field of biophysics in China. Prof. Tao Xu, the chairman of the Chinese Society of Biophysics, will be the chair of the organizing committee. The main theme is Biophysics and Human Health, focusing on the latest research progress and development trend of biophysics and related research fields.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• IJMS;
• Biophysica;
• Biomedicines;
• Physics;
• CIMB;
• Bioengineering;
• Biomolecules.

Please do not hesitate to reach out (ijms@mdpi.com) if you plan on attending this conference. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you might have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.bsc.org.cn/2023/.

Three-dimensional bioprinting is an evolving technology that is used for biomedical research and healthcare. It involves the creation of three-dimensional structures using living cells and biomaterials with the help of a bio-printer. Three-dimensional bioprinting can be used to create complex living tissue structures, such as organs, bones, and skin, which can be used for transplantation and other clinical applications. This technology has become popular in recent years, as it offers a promising solution to organ shortages and could help improve patients’ outcomes. In this context, we are pleased to feature some recently published papers on 3D bioprinting in Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354), which provide valuable insights into this exciting field.

1. “3D Printed Nanocellulose Scaffolds as a Cancer Cell Culture Model System”
by Jennifer Rosendahl, Andreas Svanström, Mattias Berglin, Sarunas Petronis, Yalda Bogestål, Patrik Stenlund, Simon Standoft, Anders Ståhlberg, Göran Landberg, Gary Chinga-Carrasco et al.
Bioengineering 2021, 8(7), 97; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8070097
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/7/97

2. “Bioprinting Scaffolds for Vascular Tissues and Tissue Vascularization”
by Peter Viktor Hauser, Hsiao-Min Chang, Masaki Nishikawa, Hiroshi Kimura, Norimoto Yanagawa, and Morgan Hamon
Bioengineering 2021, 8(11), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8110178
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/11/178

3. “Biofabrication Strategies for Musculoskeletal Disorders: Evolution towards Clinical Applications”
by Saman Naghieh, Gabriella Lindberg, Maryam Tamaddon and Chaozong Liu
Bioengineering 2021, 8(9), 123; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8090123
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/9/123

4. “Recapitulating the Angiogenic Switch in a Hydrogel-Based 3D In Vitro Tumor-Stroma Model”
by Claudia Kuehlbach, Sabine Hensler, and Margareta M. Mueller
Bioengineering 2021, 8(11), 186; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8110186
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/11/186

5. “Natural Biomaterials and Their Use as Bioinks for Printing Tissues”
by Claire Benwood, Josie Chrenek, Rebecca L. Kirsch, Nadia Z. Masri, Hannah Richards, Kyra Teetzen and Stephanie M. Willerth
Bioengineering 2021, 8(2), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8020027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/2/27

6. “Protein-Based 3D Biofabrication of Biomaterials”
by Mahta Mirzaei, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Lei Nie, Denise Freitas Siqueira Petri and Amin Shavandi
Bioengineering 2021, 8(4), 48; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8040048
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/4/48

7. “The Importance of Mimicking Dermal-Epidermal Junction for Skin Tissue Engineering: A Review”
by Mina Aleemardani, Michael Zivojin Trikić, Nicola Helen Green and Frederik Claeyssens
Bioengineering 2021, 8(11), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8110148
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/11/148

8. “Advantages of Additive Manufacturing for Biomedical Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates”
by Alberto Giubilini, Federica Bondioli, Massimo Messori, Gustav Nyström and Gilberto Siqueira
Bioengineering 2021, 8(2), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8020029
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/2/29

9. “3D Printing of Thermoresponsive Hydrogel Laden with an Antimicrobial Agent towards Wound Healing Applications”
by Martyna Nizioł, Justyna Paleczny, Adam Junka, Amin Shavandi, Anna Dawiec-Liśniewska and Daria Podstawczyk
Bioengineering 2021, 8(6), 79; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8060079
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/6/79

10. “Translational Application of 3D Bioprinting for Cartilage Tissue Engineering”
by Sophie McGivern, Halima Boutouil, Ghayadah Al-Kharusi, Suzanne Little, Nicholas J. Dunne and Tanya J. Levingstone
Bioengineering 2021, 8(10), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering8100144
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/10/144

On 20 April 2023, MDPI hosted a webinar for a Special Issue titled “Bioengineered Systems: Implants and Devices for Orthopaedic Applications”. The webinar featured the Special Issue’s Guest Editors, Dr. David E. Anderson, Dr. Madhu S. Dhar and Dr. Dustin L. Crouch. All speakers were from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA, and this multidisciplinary team represented expertise in implant interfaces, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and biomedical engineering. The Guest Editors/Speakers discussed how technological advances in orthopaedic research are accelerating in multiple areas, including endoprosthetics, tissue regeneration, and biotherapies.

Thank you for attending and we also wish to thank the Bioengineering team and MDPI for organizing and hosting this webinar.

You can watch the recorded webinar at the following link: https://youtu.be/wtoXrPe5fzc.

Please note that this webinar is associated with a Special Issue in the Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354) journal: “Bioengineered Systems: Implants and Devices for Orthopaedic Applications”. The deadline is 31 May 2023.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. David E. Anderson, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA;
• Dr. Madhu S. Dhar, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA;
• Dr. Dustin L. Crouch, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA.

We look forward to providing this exciting webinar related to our Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354) Special Issue, "Bioengineered Systems: Implants and Devices for Orthopaedic Applications". The topic is broad and highly interdisciplinary, so it should be of interest to many, both researchers and practitioners. There has been and much progress and innovation in this area, with the promise to improve healthcare for a wide range of orthopaedic and other clinical problems.

The Guest Editors of this Special Issue invite you to participate in this webinar. Following the presentations, there will be a question-and-answer session. We look forward to a lively and interactive exchange of ideas.
We hope to see you soon!

Date: 20 April 2023 at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 a.m. EDT | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 852 1064 4327

Register now for free!

Program

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 Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. David E. Anderson, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
• Dr. Madhu S. Dhar, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
• Dr. Dustin L. Crouch, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA

Relevant Special Issue:
Bioengineered Systems: Implants and Devices for Orthopaedic Applications
Guest Editors: Dr. David Edgar Anderson, Dr. Madhu S. Dhar and Dr. Dustin Crouch
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2023

Relevant feature papers:
“Role of Implantable Drug Delivery Devices with Dual Platform Capabilities in the Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Osteomyelitis”
Bioengineering 2022, 9(2), 65; doi:10.3390/bioengineering9020065

“Effects on Tissue Integration of Collagen Scaffolds Used for Local Delivery of Gentamicin in a Rat Mandible Defect Model”
Bioengineering 2022, 9(7), 275; doi:10.3390/bioengineering9070275

“Feasibility of Implanting a Foot–Ankle Endoprosthesis within Skin in a Rabbit Model of Transtibial Amputation”
Bioengineering 2022, 9(8), 348; doi:10.3390/bioengineering9080348

The Special Issues below have been selected as high-quality Special Issues for 2022 by the Editorial Office of Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354). We hope that they provide insights and references for scholars in related fields.

1. “Convergence of Science and Engineering: A Promising Window toward Improving the Public Health”
Edited by Ali Zarrabi
Webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/special_issues/convergence_sci_eng
Viewed by 16,316 | Cited by 16

2. “Feature Papers in Nanotechnology Applications in Bioengineering”
Edited by Gou-Jen Wang
Webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/special_issues/Nanotechnology_Application_Bioengineering
Viewed by 13121 | Cited by 8

3. “Artificial Intelligence Based Computer-Aided Diagnosis”
Edited by Jijiang Yang and Jianqiang Li
Webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/special_issues/AI_computer_aided_diagnosis
Viewed by 14195 | Cited by 26

4. “Recent Advances of Medical Devices”
Edited by Robert M. DiBlasi and Crescenzio Gallo
Webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/special_issues/Medical_Devices_bioengineering
Viewed by 13650 | Cited by 12

5. “Bioprinting of Tissue-Engineered Scaffolds: Design Strategies & Printability of Smart Biomaterials”
Edited by Chaozong Liu, Saman Naghieh and Gabriella Lindberg
Webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/bioengineering/special_issues/tissue-engineered_scaffolds
Viewed by 19194 | Cited by 45

If you are an active researcher in the field and are passionate about participating in editorial work, please do not hesitate to contact the Bioengineering Editorial Office (bioengineering@mdpi.com)