Announcements
6 November 2025
MDPI Launches the Michele Parrinello Award for Pioneering Contributions in Computational Physical Science
MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.
The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.
About Professor Michele Parrinello
"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”
——Professor Michele Parrinello
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Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies. |
For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.
Award Committee
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The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award. |
"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."
——Professor Xin-Gao Gong
The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.
About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards 
The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields.
In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.
Find more information on awards here.
1 October 2025
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Welcoming New Editorial Board Members of Cancers Joined in November 2025
21 December 2025
Cancers | Highly Viewed Special Issues on Tumor Microenvironment
We are delighted to share some highly viewed Special Issues on tumor microenvironment published in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694). Some of them are still open for submission. The following is a list of the Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
“Decoding the Dynamic Matrix Complexity in Cancer”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Nikos Karamanos, Prof. Dr. Zoi Piperigkou, and Prof. Dr. Luisa Bracci
Submission deadline: 31 May 2026
“Perioperative and Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer: New Strategies, Biomarkers, Patient Selection and Toxicity Management”
Guest Editors: Dr. Xabier Mielgo Rubio, Dr. Felipe Couñago, and Dr. Juan Carlos Trujillo-Reyes
Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
“Beyond PEGylation: Next-Generation Nanomedicine for Cancer Therapy”
Guest Editor: Dr. Soumen Saha
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
“Targeted Therapies in Sarcomas: Overcoming Resistance and Improving Outcomes”
Guest Editors: Dr. Varun Monga and Dr. Mohammed M. Milhem
Submission deadline: 8 August 2026
“Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Cancer (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editors: Dr. Dragana Nikitovic and Dr. Aikaterini Berdiaki
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
“Decoding the Tumor Microenvironment: From Mechanisms to Therapeutic Opportunities”
Guest Editors: Dr. Michele Zanoni, Dr. Giacomo Miserocchi and Dr. Tania Rossi
Submission deadline: 31 October 2026
You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
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Meet Us at The World Congress of Nephrology 2026, 28–31 March 2026, Yokohama, Japan
17 December 2025
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Cancers | Highly Viewed Special Issues on Methods and Technologies Development
We are delighted to share some highly viewed Special Issues on methods and technologies development in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694). Some of them are still open for submission. The following is a list of the Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
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Guest Editors: Dr. Bostjan Markelc and Prof. Dr. Gregor Sersa Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
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Guest Editors: Dr. Stavros Papadakos, Dr. Ioannis Katsaros and Prof. Dr. Stamatios E. Theocharis Submission deadline: 10 August 2026
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Guest Editor: Dr. Meysam Tavakoli Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
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“Redefining Precision Radiotherapy” Guest Editor: Dr. Srinivasan Vijayakumar Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
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“Progress in Targeted Nanotherapeutic Delivery Systems for Cancer Precision Medicine” Guest Editors: Dr. Linlin Zhang and Dr. Dhananjay Suresh Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
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“Magnetic Resonance in Cancer Research (2nd Edition)” Guest Editors: Dr. Qiuhong He and Dr. Marie-France Vidaver Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
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You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers at the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
17 December 2025
Cancers | Highly Viewed Special Issues on Cancer Biomarkers
We are delighted to share some highly viewed Special Issues on cancer biomarkers in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694). Some of them are still open for submission. The following is a list of the Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
“Epigenetics and Non-Coding RNAs in Multiple Myeloma”
Guest Editor: Dr. Rui Bergantim
Submission deadline: 15 February 2026
“Lung Cancer—Advances in Therapy and Prognostic Prediction”
Guest Editors: Dr. Chinmay T. Jani and Dr. Estelamari Rodrígue
Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
“Biomarkers of Urological Cancers”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Aristotelis Bamias, Dr. Michalis Liontos and Dr. Zisis Kratiras
Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
“The Biomarkers of Oral Cancer”
Guest Editor: Dr. Yasumasa Kakei
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
“Biomarkers for Therapy Response in Gastrointestinal Malignancies: Predicting Outcomes and Personalizing Care”
Guest Editor: Dr. Devalingam Mahalingam
Submission deadline: 30 April 2026
“Molecular Signatures of Therapy: Biomarkers Predicting Response and Relapse in Cancer”
Guest Editor: Dr. Antonis Giakountis
Submission deadline: 15 July 2026
You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers at the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
17 December 2025
Cancers | Highly Viewed Special Issues (II)
We are delighted to share some highly viewed Special Issues in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694). Some of them are still open for submission. The following is a list of the Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
“Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses of Genitourinary Cancers (2nd Edition)”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Giorgio Treglia and Dr. Ursula Maria Vogl
Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
“Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Cancer Research: The Therapeutic Potential of Phytochemicals and Bioactive Compounds with Defined Mechanisms and Safety Profiles”
Guest Editor: Dr. Lucas Fornari Laurindo
Submission deadline: 10 June 2026
“Feature Review Paper Special Issue in Section Molecular Cancer Biology”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Donat Kögel
Submission deadline: 31 August 2026
“Feature Review Papers on Cancer Epidemiology, Disparities, and Prevention”
Guest Editor: Dr. Adam Barsouk
Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers at the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
Cancers Editorial Office
15 December 2025
Cancers | Highly Viewed Special Issues on Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life
We are delighted to share some highly viewed Special Issues on cancer survivorship and quality of life in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694). Some of them are still open for submission. The following is a list of the Special Issues that we believe will interest you.
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| “Disparities in Cancer Care: Advancing Equity Across the Cancer Continuum” Guest Editors: Dr. Gladys Asiedu and Dr. Ernie Kaninjing Submission deadline: 31 July 2026 |
“Quality of Care for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer” Guest Editor: Dr. Khara Marissa Sauro Submission deadline: 1 March 2026 |
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| “Psychological Factors and Cancer Survivorship” Guest Editors: Dr. Deidre B. Pereira and Dr. Ashley P. Ghiaseddin Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 |
“Beyond Cancer: Enhancing Quality of Life for Cancer Survivors (Second Edition)” Guest Editors: Dr. Jennifer Jones, Dr. Maryam Lustberg and Dr. Muna Al-Khaifi Submission deadline: 10 July 2026 |
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| “Preoperative Optimisation in Patients Undergoing Cancer Surgery: 2nd Edition” Guest Editors: Dr. Daniel Steffens and Dr. Cherry Koh Submission deadline: 10 July 2026 |
“Integrated Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Sebastiano Mercadante Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 |
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You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Cancers at the following link:
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.
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