Announcements

Conference: Nutrients 2026—Clinical Nutrition: From Research to Practice
Date: 22–24 October 2026
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643, impact factor: 5.0, CiteScore: 9.1). It will take place from 22 to 24 October 2026 at UAB Casa Convalescencia, Barcelona, Spain.

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez, University of Connecticut, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra Majem, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain;
• Dr. Francisco Jose Perez Cano, University of Barcelona, Spain.

The topics of interest:
S1. Personalized nutrition based on diet–gene interactions;
S2. Innovations in clinical nutrition;
S3. Novel dietary recommendations for specific chronic diseases;
S4. Understanding the role of microbiota in clinical practice;
S5. The potential role of AI in clinical practice;
S6. Lifestyle and prevention of chronic diseases.

Plenary speaker announcement:
We are honoured to have Dr. Carlo La Vechia, from the University of Milan (“La Statale”), Italy, as Nutrients 2026 Plenary Speaker for Session 6: Lifestyle and prevention of chronic diseases.

Other renowned researchers from internationally prestigious universities and institutes, including Yale School of Public Health, University of Connecticut, Qatar University, Icahn Medical School of Mount Sinai, and many more, are contributing with us as keynote speakers and scientific committee members.

To view all contributing researchers, please click the following links:
https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#event_chairs .

Academic supporters:
Nutrients 2026 is currently supported by and partnered with esteemed universities, institutes, and societies.

To view all supporting organizations and partners, please click on the following links:
https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#sup_org.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submissions: 24 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 20 July 2026;
Deadline for early bird registration: 24 July 2026;
Deadline for covering author registration: 24 July 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1496.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section below: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact nutrients2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Nutrients 2026.

Conference: 5th MMCS: New Trends in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery
Date: 14–17 May 2026, Beijing Time
Conference website: https://sciforum.net/event/MMCS2026

This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049, IF: 4.6, and CiteScore: 8.6) and will take place in Beijing, China, from 14 to 17 May 2026 (Beijing time).

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Xiaoguang Lei, College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University, China;
• Prof. Dr. Diego Muñoz-Torrero, Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences, and Institute of Biomedicine (IBUB), University of Barcelona, Spain.

Topics of interest:
S1. Chemical biology for drug discovery;
S2. AI for drug discovery;
S3. New proximity-based drug modalities;
S4. Natural products in drug discovery;
S5. Biocatalysis for natural product and drug synthesis;
S6. Drug discovery targeting GPCRs and ion channels;
S7. DNA-encoded libraries in drug discovery;
S8. Medicinal chemistry tales.

Important dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 13 March 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 27 March 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 3 April 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 3 April 2026;
Registration deadline: 14 May 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1319.

To register for the event, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MMCS2026?section=#registration.

For more information, you may refer to the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MMCS2026.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact mmcs2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 5th MMCS: New Trends in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.

Conference: Nutrients 2026—Clinical Nutrition: From Research to Practice
Date: 22–24 October 2026, CEST, Barcelona, Spain
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643, impact factor: 5.0, CiteScore: 9.1). It will take place on 22 to 24 October 2026, CEST, in Barcelona, Spain.

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez, University of Connecticut, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra Majem, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

The Topics of Interest:

S1. Personalized nutrition based on diet–gene interactions;
S2. Innovations in clinical nutrition;
S3. Novel dietary recommendations for specific chronic diseases;
S4. Understanding the role of microbiota in clinical practice;
S5. The potential role of AI in clinical practice;
S6. Lifestyle and prevention of chronic diseases.

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submissions: 24 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 20 July 2026;
Deadline for early bird registration: 24 July 2026;
Deadline for covering author registration: 24 July 2026.

Guide for Authors

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1496.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#registration.

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section below: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact nutrients2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Nutrients 2026.

MDPI will attend the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting taking place from 8 to 11 July 2026 in Montréal, Canada.

Leaders in stem cell research and regenerative medicine gather annually for the ISSCR Annual Meeting, and you are invited to be part of it! Join nearly 3500 scientists from across the world at ISSCR 2026 for a four-day event highlighting the most important breakthroughs in the field.

MDPI is excited to participate in this prestigious event. We welcome you to visit our booth, where you will be able to have face-to-face exchanges with our representatives, learn more about our open access publishing services, and receive gifts.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Biomolecules;
• Cells;
• Biomedicines;
• Organoids;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Methods and Protocols.

If you plan to attend this event, we encourage you to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We are eager to meet you in person and assist you with any queries that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the official website: https://www.isscr2026.org/.

A welcome message from the webinar Chair:

Welcome to the Young Investigator Award Webinar! I am Professor Victor M. Rivera, Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, USA, and I have the great pleasure of chairing this important scientific event celebrating the Biomedicines, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceuticals Young Investigator Award winners for the 2025 cycle. These young scientists have been selected from an outstanding and competitive group of international young investigators contending for this prestigious scientific award. The winners were all nominated by two senior scientists, received their PhD/MD degree no more than 10 years before the 31 December 2025, and produced work that was selected for being ground-breaking research and a significant contribution to the advancement of therapeutic medicines. I thank the journals Biomedicines, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceuticals, their editorial groups and staff, and their respective Award Committees of recognized and distinguished scholars and members of the Editorial Boards for making this possible.

The 2025 winners will receive 1000 or 2000 CHF, a recognition certificate, and a free voucher for article processing fees valid for one year. The 2025 winners for Biomedicines are Dr. Adil Rasheed and Dr. Meghna Gupta; the winner for Pharmaceutics is Dr. João Carlos Fernandes da Silva; and the winner for Pharmaceuticals is Dr. Karolina Beton-Mysur. We hope you join us for this important scientific recognition and celebration.

Date: 22 May 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 850 8375 3671
Landing page: https://sciforum.net/event/Topics-49?subscribe

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? You can register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Victor M. Rivera, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA;
• Dr. Adil Rasheed, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, USA;
• Dr. Meghna Gupta, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, USA;
• Dr. João Carlos Silva, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal;
• Dr. Karolina Beton-Mysur, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland.

A message from the webinar Chair:

Dear colleagues,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to this webinar on “Neuroinflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches”. This webinar highlights recent advances in understanding the underlying mechanisms of neuroinflammation and their translation into novel therapeutic strategies. We hope that it will inspire further research and collaboration in this rapidly evolving field.

Kind regards,
Yuen Gao
Chair of the 24th Biomedicines Webinar

Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 16:00 CEST | 10:00 EDT
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Biomedicines-24

Register now for free!

Program:

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

Unable to attend? Feel free to register anyway; the session will be recorded, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Chair and Speakers:

• Dr. Yuen Gao, Department of Radiology, Michigan State University, USA;
• Dr. Tahmineh Mokhtari, Department of Surgery, UC Davis Health, University of California, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Amedeo Amedei, Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

Relevant Call for Paper:
“Neuroinflammation: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches”
Guest Editor: Dr. Yuen Gao
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Biomedicines-24.

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

Biomedicines Webinar Secretariat

Conference: ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting
Organization: American Society of Human Genetics
Date: 20–24 October 2026
Place: Montréal, Canada
Booth: #1000

MDPI will attend the ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting, held in Montréal, Canada, from 20 to 24 October 2026.

The ASHG Annual Meeting is the largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition in the world. Held in the fall, it provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics. Highlights include invited symposia; abstract-driven plenary, platform, and poster sessions; education/trainee workshops; and career opportunities and networking events.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Genes;
• IJMS;
• Biomedicines;
• Vaccines;
• DNA;
• Epigenomes.

If you plan on attending this conference, please stop by our booth #1000 and speak with us. 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 the following website: https://meetings.ashg.org/event/EVEEGOIQACFJJ/home/.

As part of its continued efforts to support impactful cancer research and foster scientific dialogue, MDPI is spotlighting head and neck cancer in this edition. Encompassing a diverse group of malignancies affecting the oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx, head and neck cancers collectively account for over 900,000 new cases and more than 400,000 deaths globally each year.

In recent years, shifting epidemiological patterns, particularly the rise of HPV-associated cancers, have introduced new challenges and opportunities in both research and clinical practice. These developments call for deeper insights into disease mechanisms, as well as more precise approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient stratification.

By bringing together cutting-edge research, focused Special Issues, and an expert-led webinar, MDPI journals aim to continue to facilitate knowledge exchange and highlight emerging advances in the field. These efforts play an important role in advancing innovation, improving early detection and therapeutic strategies, and ultimately enhancing outcomes for patients worldwide.

Keynote speakers
Dr. Kousik Kumar Kesh, St. Louis University, USA	Prof. Dr. Richard Yuxiong Su, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R	Dr. Jennifer Anderson, The University of Texas, USA
Dr. Jay J. Liao, University of Washington Medical Center, USA	Prof. Dr. Wendell G. Yarbrough, University of North Carolina, USA	Dr. Joshua D. Smith, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA

Register for this webinar for free here!

“Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy: Integration of Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes and Artificial Intelligence-Driven Oncology Care Using Large Language Models”
by ChihYing Liao, ChinNan Chu, TingChun Lin, TzuYao Chou and MengHsiun Tsai
Cancers 2025, 17(14), 2345; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17142345

“Advancing Head and Neck Cancer Therapies: From Conventional Treatments to Emerging Strategies”
by Aleksandra Mordzińska-Rak, Ilona Telejko, Grzegorz Adamczuk, Tomasz Trombik, Andrzej Stepulak and Ewa Błaszczak
Biomedicines 2025, 13(5), 1046; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13051046

“The Role of Dysphagia on Head and Neck Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life, Functional Disabilities and Psychological Distress: Outcomes of Cancer Rehabilitation from an Observational Single-Center Study”
by Špela Matko, Christina Knauseder, David Riedl, Vincent Grote, Michael J. Fischer, Samuel Moritz Vorbach, Karin Pfaller-Frank, Wilhelm Frank and Thomas Licht
Curr. Oncol. 2025, 32(4), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol32040220

“PDLIM3 Regulates Migration and Invasion of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma via YAP–Mediated Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition”
by Fan Yang, Ying Zhou, You Zhang, Weideng Wei, Fei Huang, Dan Yang, Yixin Zhang, Ruiyang Zhang, Xiaoqiang Xia, Qianming Chen et al.
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(7), 3147; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26073147

“Inflammatory Biomarkers and Oral Health Disorders as Predictors of Head and Neck Cancer: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study”
by Amr Sayed Ghanem, Kitti Sipos, Ágnes Tóth and Attila Csaba Nagy
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2025, 26(5), 2279; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26052279

“Trends in Incidence and Mortality of Head and Neck Cancer Subsites Among Elderly Patients: A Population-Based Analysis”
by Małgorzata Wierzbicka, Wioletta Pietruszewska, Adam Maciejczyk and Jarosław Markowski
Cancers 2025, 17(3), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17030548

“Recurrent and Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer: Mechanisms of Treatment Failure, Treatment Paradigms, and New Horizons”
by William T. Barham, Marshall Patrick Stagg, Rula Mualla, Michael DiLeo and Sagar Kansara
Cancers 2025, 17(1), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers17010144

“Identification of Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Head and Neck Cancer: Bioinformatics Approach”
by Alexandra Fernandes and Rui Vitorino
Targets 2024, 2(4), 470-480; https://doi.org/10.3390/targets2040026

“Clinical Evidence of Methods and Timing of Proper Follow-Up for Head and Neck Cancers”
by Riccardo Gili, Simone Caprioli, Paola Lovino Camerino, Gianluca Sacco, Tommaso Ruelle, Daria Maria Filippini, Silvia Pamparino, Stefania Vecchio, Filippo Marchi, Lucia Del Mastro et al.
Onco 2024, 4(4), 275-286; https://doi.org/10.3390/onco4040020

“Artificial Intelligence in Head and Neck Cancer: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions”
by Tuan D. Pham, Muy-Teck Teh, Domniki Chatzopoulou, Simon Holmes and Paul Coulthard
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(9), 5255-5290; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31090389

“The Advances in Proton Therapy in Head-and-Neck Cancers” Guest Editors: Dr. Nancy Lee and Dr. Edward Christopher Dee Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026	“Decoding and Remodeling the Suppressive Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Head and Neck Cancer” Guest Editors: Dr. Andrew G. Sikora and Dr. Jennifer L. Anderson Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026
“The Role of Targeted Therapy in Head and Neck Cancers” Guest Editor: Dr. Rikki A.M. Brown Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026	“Molecular Targets for HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer” Guest Editor: Dr. Joshua D. Smith Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026
“Head and Neck Cancer: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Approaches—Advances and Challenges” Guest Editors: Dr. Barbara Verro, Dr. Carmelo Saraniti and Dr. Daniela Carlisi Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026	“Targeting Head and Neck Cancer: From Tumor Microenvironment to Therapy Resistance” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Ratna B. Ray and Dr. Subhayan Sur Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 November 2026

Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059, IF 3.9) is proud to announce its role as a media partner of the multi-event NANOTEXNOLOGY 2026. This sponsorship highlights the journal’s commitment to supporting the academic community and engaging in critical industry discussions with the public.

Date: 4–11 July 2026
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Website: https://www.nanotexnology.com/

NANOTEXNOLOGY 2026 is the largest technology, networking and matchmaking annual event in Europe, which explores opportunities in the emerging fields of nanotechnologies, organic and printed electronics and nanomedicine. NANOTEXNOLOGY brings together over 2,000 researchers, scientists, engineers, business, and technical and policy professionals, in order to promote research and industrial collaboration, identify priorities, and strengthen the innovation ecosystem.

Premier and internationally established events include:

• International Conference on Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies (NN26), held from 7-10 July;
• International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE26), held from 6-9 July;
• International Conference on AI, Nano, 3D (Bio)Printing, Intelligent Manufacturing and Automation (AI3D26), held from 7-9 July;
• International Conference on Agri-Nano & Agrivoltaics (AGRINANO26), held from 9-10 July;
• International Summer Schools "N&N, OE & Nanomedicine" (ISSON26), held from 4-11 July;
• NANOTEXNOLOGY EXPO 2026, held from 6-10 July;
• Business Forum, held from 7-9 July;
• Matchmaking Event, held on 8 July.

Direct links:

• Tentative Invited Speakers List;
• Registration;
• Abstract Submission;
• Exhibition;
• Sponsorship.

About the Media Partner: Biomedicines

Biomedicines is an open access journal devoted to all aspects of research on human health and disease, the discovery and characterization of new therapeutic targets and strategies, the research of naturally driven biomedicines, pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceutical products, nanobiotechnological advances in biomedicine, etc. As the media partner of NN26, Biomedicines will feature conference highlights, research spotlights, and author opportunities for attendees, and the nanoscience and nanotechnology research community within the broader field of biomedicines.

We look forward to seeing you at NANOTEXNOLOGY 2026!

We are thrilled to share the updated Exceptional Reviewers List 2026. This program was established to recognize and honor scholars who have consistently delivered exceptional review reports to our journal. Committed to fostering rigorous research and promoting knowledge exchange, Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059) acknowledges the vital role our reviewers play in maintaining the quality and integrity of the articles we publish. According to surveys conducted in 2025, 93% of our authors rated the peer review process as good or excellent, reflecting the strength and effectiveness of our reviewer community.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the reviewers who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to assist in Biomedicines’ peer-review process. Their dedication and attention to detail in evaluating manuscripts, offering valuable feedback, and contributing to academic rigor are truly commendable.

The Exceptional Reviewers List was introduced in January 2026. Each quarter, we will select a group of outstanding reviewers and introduce them here.

Q1

Name: Dr. Brian Reed
Affiliation: Molloy University, USA
"The opportunity to review manuscripts with high-impact scientific findings for Biomedicines has been both intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding. The time taken reviewing others' manuscripts has helped guide and improve my own scientific writing and manuscript preparation, making the process mutually beneficial."

Name: Dr. Danielle Majoor-Krakauer
Affiliation: Erasmus University Medical Center, the Netherlands

Name: Dr. Doste R. Mamand
Affiliation: Karolinska Institute, Sweden
“My experience serving as a reviewer for Biomedicines has been both enriching and professionally rewarding. It has afforded me the opportunity to rigorously evaluate scientific evidence, further develop my critical appraisal skills, and enhance my understanding of contemporary research methodologies. This role has significantly contributed to my academic and professional growth.”

Name: Dr. Qi Shao
Affiliation: University of Minnesota, USA

Name: Prof. Dr. Martin Christian Michel
Affiliation: Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Name: Dr. Elisa Araldi
Affiliation: Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany