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30 April 2025
Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller Share the 2024 Tu Youyou Award


We are pleased to announce that the 2024 Tu Youyou Award has been conferred upon Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller, in recognition of their significant contributions to natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

2024 Tu Youyou Award Laureates

Richard DiMarchi
Indiana University, USA
Prof. Richard DiMarchi is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Gill Chair in Biomolecular Sciences at Indiana University, USA. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Dr. DiMarchi is a former Group Vice President at Eli Lilly and later at Novo Nordisk. He is recognized for his contributions to the discovery and development of rDNA-derived Humulin®, Humalog®, rGlucagon®, and Forteo®. His academic research has broadened the understanding of glucagon and incretin physiology and pioneered the discovery of single-molecule multi-mechanism agonists for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The central element to success has been the chemical vision and technology to install within single molecules simultaneous agonism at related G-protein coupled receptors, coupled to the counter-intuitive discovery that glucagon and GIP agonism could synergize the therapeutic efficacy of GLP-1. These peptides and their conceptual approach have transformed the management of excessive body weight to a condition comparable to how hypertension, adult-onset diabetes, and excess cholesterol are medicinally managed.
Professor DiMarchi was recognized by the 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members as being an exceptional leader in the medicinal chemistry of peptides and proteins of natural origin, and as a pioneer in the field of chemical biotechnology. His very important discoveries have led to breakthroughs in new drugs related to the therapy of diabetes and obesity. He has been named as an inventor on a very large number of patents, and he has had initially a highly successful scientific and administrative career in industry, which was followed by over two decades in academia as a distinguished professor.
—Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee
   

Rolf Müller
Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS), Germany;
Helmholtz Centre for Infections Research (HZI), Germany;
Saarland University, Germany
Prof. Rolf Müller is the Founding and Managing Director of the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland (HIPS) and Professor of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at Saarland University, Germany. Having received his training from the University of Bonn, he held research positions at the University of Washington, USA, and Braunschweig University of Technology, Germany, prior to his appointment as professor to Saarland University. His laboratory has dedicated itself to the exploration of bacterial natural-product biosynthetic pathways for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in working with myxobacteria and other microbial producer strains. Starting from the isolation and characterization of new microorganisms, the scope of work includes microbiology-, biotechnology-, bioinformatics-, and chemistry-based approaches to exploit these isolates as sources of new drugs with a special focus on novel anti-infectives. Müller and his team apply a variety of state-of-the-art analytical methods and biological assays to perform biological and chemical characterizations of the identified compounds. Prof. Müller has received several awards, including the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize, the PHOENIX Pharmacy Research Award, the DECHEMA Prize, and the Inhoffen Medal, as well as being an elected member of acatech, Leopoldina, and the German Academy of Sciences and Literature.
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award Committee members were highly impressed by the truly outstanding past and ongoing contributions of Professor Müller in both microbial natural products isolation chemistry and in biosynthesis, as well as in the development of lead compounds for their potential in treating human diseases, through his global connections with various major funding agencies. He is also a dedicated teacher who has trained numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and he has lectured on his research in countries all over the world.
—Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Chair of the Award Committee

The achievements of Richard DiMarchi and Rolf Müller highlight the transformative impact of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry. We congratulate them and invite the global academic community and public to join us in celebrating their significant contributions.

2024 Award Committee
Committee Chair:

Committee Members (listed in alphabetical order):

  • Prof. Angelo Fontana, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy;
  • Prof. Binghe Wang, Georgia State University, USA;
  • Dr. Diana Pinto, University of Aveiro, Portugal;
  • Prof. Hideaki Kakeya, Kyoto University, Japan;
  • Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel, University of Strathclyde, UK;
  • Prof. Thomas Prisinzano, University of Kentucky, USA
  • Prof. Wei Li, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA.

About the Tu Youyou Award:
The 2024 Tu Youyou Award includes a total monetary prize of 100,000 Swiss Francs and a medal for each recipient. Established in 2016 to honor the pioneering spirit of Nobel laureate Tu Youyou, the Tu Youyou Award is an international award honoring exceptional scholars dedicated to the fields of natural products chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

For further information about the award and the winners, please visit the Tu Youyou Award website.

10 June 2025
Cancers Receives an Increased CiteScore of 8.8


We are pleased to share that Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) has received an increased CiteScore of 8.8 in June 2025. The CiteScore ranks the journal 68 out of 415 titles (Q1) in the “Oncology” category, an impressive achievement for a journal running in Volume 17.

You can find more statistics on our website.

The current CiteScores measure the average number of citations within a journal over a four-year window (2021–2024). The Scopus database provides a comprehensive suite of metrics that support informed publishing strategies, research evaluation and enable benchmarking of journal performance.

This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our authors, reviewers, and editors. Together we will continue to track the progress of Cancers and its growing impact in oncology.

10 June 2025
Welcoming New Editorial Board Members of Cancers Joined in June 2025

We are pleased to announce that six new scholars have been appointed as Editorial Board Members (EBMs) of Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694), joining in June 2025. We wish our new members success in both their research and their efforts to develop the journal.

Name: Prof. Dr. Aria Baniahmad
Affiliation: Institute of Human Genetics, Jena University Hospital, Am Klinikum 1, Jena 07747, Germany
Interests: Androgen regulation of prostate cancer; Androgen receptor biology; Cellular senescence in cancer

Name: Prof. Dr. Daniele Generali
Affiliation: Department of Medical, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Piazza Ospitale 1, 34129 Trieste, Italy
Interests: breast cancer; molecular oncology

Name: Dr. Jesus Garcia-Foncillas
Affiliation: Translational Oncology Division, Oncohealth Institute, IIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz-UAM, E-28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: cancer biomarkers; oncology; precision medicine

Name: Prof. Dr. Marco Demaria
Affiliation: European Institute for the Biology of Aging (ERIBA), University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, the Netherlands
Interests: cellular senescence; molecular cancer biology; tumor microenvironment; responses to cancer treatment; aging; cell cycle arrest

Name: Prof. Dr. Michaela Luconi
Affiliation: Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Endocrinology Unit, University of Florence, I‐50139 Florence, Italy
Interests: adrenal tumors; molecular and cell biology of endocrine tumors and metabolic pathologies

Name: Dr. Stacey Edwards
Affiliation: Cancer Division, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4006, Australia
Interests: molecular biology; gene regulation; noncoding RNAs; chromatin conformation; post-GWAS functional studies; breast cancer; ovarian cancer

Further details about the Editorial Board of Cancers can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers/editors.

Cancers is recruiting scholars from around the world to join our Editorial Board.

To apply for membership, recommend potential candidates, or request further information, please contact the Cancers Editorial Office and provide the following files:

  • A full academic CV;
  • A short cover letter detailing your interest in the position.

3 June 2025
Cancers | Feature Papers from the First Half of 2024 in the “Pediatric Oncology” Section


As Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) is an open access journal, you have free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles. We welcome you to read our feature papers from the first half of 2024 in the “Pediatric Oncology” Section, which are listed below.

1. “Therapeutic Parent–Child Communication and Health Outcomes in the Childhood Cancer Context: A Scoping Review”
by Heeyeon Son and Nani Kim
Cancers 2024, 16(11), 2152; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16112152
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/11/2152

2. “Telomere Length in Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer”
by Meerim Park, Dong-Eun Lee, Yuna Hong, Jin Kyung Suh, Jun Ah Lee, Myungshin Kim and Hyeon Jin Park
Cancers 2024, 16(13), 2344; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132344
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/13/2344

3. “Non-Syndromic and Syndromic Defects in Children with Extracranial Germ Cell Tumors: Data of 2610 Children Registered with the German MAKEI 96/MAHO 98 Registry Compared to the General Population”
by Judit H. Schultewolter, Anke Rissmann, Dietrich von Schweinitz, Michael Frühwald, Claudia Blattmann, Lars Fischer, Björn Sönke Lange, Rüdiger Wessalowski, Birgit Fröhlich, Wolfgang Behnisch et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(11), 2157; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16112157
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/11/2157

4. “VISTA Emerges as a Promising Target against Immune Evasion Mechanisms in Medulloblastoma”
by Natalia Muñoz Perez, Juliana M. Pensabene, Phillip M. Galbo, Jr., Negar Sadeghipour, Joanne Xiu, Kirsten Moziak, Rita M. Yazejian, Rachel L. Welch, W. Robert Bell, Soma Sengupta et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(15), 2629; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152629
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/15/2629

5. “Acute Pancreatitis in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (AcuPA Study): A Nationwide Survey in Poland”
by Anna Morawiak, Małgorzata Salamonowicz-Bodzioch, Aleksandra Królak, Krzysztof Kałwak, Joanna Owoc-Lempach, Jerzy Kowalczyk, Joanna Zawitkowska, Tomasz Szczepański, Ninela Irga-Jaworska, Elżbieta Adamkiewicz-Drożyńska et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(15), 2640; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152640
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/15/2640

You can view and submit relevant papers to Cancers via https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.

Cancers Editorial Office

3 June 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #23 - MDPI Summits Spain & Italy, Ei Compendex, and Editorial Independence

Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.

In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.


Opening Thoughts

Highlights from the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (21-22 May)

In May we hosted the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona – our second summit in the city following the inaugural one in November 2023.


Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI) at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.

Creating a space for exchange of views

The goal of our summits is to bring together Chief Editors of MDPI journals from across disciplines and institutions. These intimate gatherings provide a platform to present the latest developments at MDPI and to initiate open conversations about our journals, the future of open access, and the evolving landscape of scientific publishing.

Most importantly, these are opportunities for in-person connection, providing a more meaningful space for the exchange of views and for building long-term relationships.

Exploring the future of scientific publishing in Spain

The summit took place on 21–22 May and featured a mix of MDPI presentations (including two guest presentations), roundtable discussions, and Q&A sessions. On the first day, we held a focused session with our Chief Editors to gather feedback and have open discussions on their journal development, the peer-review process, and local accreditation systems.


Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI, presents MDPI’s Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics at the MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona, 22 May 2025.

I had the pleasure of opening the Summit with a welcome address and an overview of MDPI’s recent milestones. The agenda then included the following sessions:

  • MDPI and Recent Developments in the Spanish Market – Dr. Marta Colomer (Public Affairs Specialist, MDPI)
  • MDPI Editorial Process and Peer Review Quality Metrics – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
  • Open Access in Spain – Dr. Remedios Melero (Researcher, CSIC – guest speaker)
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI's Actions – Dr. Enric Sayas (Business Analyst, MDPI), Daniele Raimondi (Data Scientist, MDPI), and Dr. Alexandre López-Borrull (Researcher, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya – guest speaker)
  • Publication Ethics – Ana Stankovic (Research Integrity and Publication Ethics, MDPI)
  • Opening and Closing remarks were provided by Rocksy Zhang (Editorial Director, MDPI)

We are extremely grateful for the strong engagement shown by our Editors, who were clearly appreciative of the event and the discussions we had. They felt seen and heard, which is a vital prerequisite for building open channels of communication and cultivating productive long-term collaborations.


MDPI colleagues during MDPI Spain Summit in Barcelona (22 May 2025).

A big thank-you to the entire Barcelona team for organizing such a successful event!

Upcoming MDPI Summit events:

  • Italy Summit – Rome (26–27 May)
  • US Summit – Boston, MA (5–6 June)
  • France Summit – Paris (12–13 June)
  • US Summit – Houston, TX (26–27 June)
  • UK Summit – London (16–17 September)
  • Germany Summit – Berlin (18–19 September)
  • Romania Summit – Bucharest (23–24 October)
    ...with more in between, and more to follow.

Impactful Research

50 MDPI Journals Now Indexed in Ei Compendex

Indexing is a key indicator of a journal’s scientific impact. An indexed journal gives research greater visibility and credibility within the global academic community and is recognized for its quality and relevance. While many of our journals are included in major databases such as Web of Science and Scopus, MDPI also places strong emphasis on journal inclusion in subject-specific indexing platforms that align with each journal’s scope. This ensures that when you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact.

I’m pleased to share that as at May 2025, 51 of our journals are now indexed in Ei Compendex, a leading bibliographic database for engineering and applied sciences. This is a major milestone that reflects both the quality or our editorial processes and the relevance of the research we publish in these fields.

“When you publish with MDPI, you publish with impact”

Discoverability and reach

Inclusion in Ei Compendex means greater discoverability for our authors and broader reach of our journals in the fields of engineering and technology. It improves our ability to support global research and innovation, while building MDPI’s reputation in the applied sciences. This recognition is the result of the dedicated work of our editorial teams, reviewers, and authors, and of our overall commitment to excellence in publishing.

You can read our full announcement here.

Appreciative thanks to everyone involved in reaching this milestone.

Inside MDPI

 

One Year of MDPI’s Seoul Office

On 29 April, we marked one year since the opening of our Seoul office, MDPI’s first local hub in South Korea. South Korea is a key market for MDPI, currently ranking as our sixth-largest contributor to the company’s total publications, with over 89,000 MDPI articles authored by individuals affiliated with Korean institutions. Over the past 12 months, the Seoul team has made great strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region.

A few highlights from the past year


Claude Seo (MDPI Korea Office Manager, Seoul)

Claude Seo, who has over 15 years of experience in the academic publishing industry, is the Office Manager of the Seoul office.

In its inaugural year, the Seoul office focused primarily on marketing and promotional activities to support the MDPI brand locally. During that time, the team concentrated on scholar visits to local institutions, attending academic conferences, and hosting editorial board meetings.

The team also secured 10 Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) renewals, signed three new IOAP agreements, and established one new Society affiliation.

The Seoul office also hosted its first library book fair and reached over 1,000 followers on its LinkedIn channel, which is an encouraging indication of local visibility and engagement.

“The Seoul team has made strides in building our visibility, networks, and presence in the region”

Growth plans

Later this year, we are working on opening a new Seoul office in a more central location, with room for our growing team. The new space will bring us closer to other publishing partners and provide easier access to and from the airport. The Seoul office will continue to expand its efforts in outreach and engagement as its builds its presence in South Korea.

Warm thanks to the entire Seoul team for their hard work and dedication, and to all MDPI colleagues who have contributed to this exciting chapter in our global journey.

Coming Together for Science

Highlights from the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (26–27 May)

We closed the month of May by hosting the first MDPI Italy Summit in Rome. This was an important event for us, as Italy has consistently ranked among the top ten countries globally for open access publications over the past decade.

MDPI and Italy: Facts & Figures

  • With over 144,000 publications (as at 31 May 2025), Italy is MDPI’s third largest contributor after China and the USA.
  • In 2024, MDPI was the second-largest publishing house in Italy.
  • The 7,165 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) drawn from Italian institutions represent 8.9% of all MDPI academic editors.
  • Among these, 319 serve as Editors-in-Chief (EiCs) or Section Editors-in-Chief (SEiCs).
  • Eleven Italian EBMs were recognized as 2024 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers.
  • In 2024, MDPI received 24,873 review reports and collaborated with 88,578 reviewers from Italy.
  • 23,131 Guest Editors from Italian institutions led 4,827 Special Issues across 248 MDPI journals.
  • MDPI partners with over 900 institutions globally, of which 17 are in Italy.

The MDPI Italy Summit in Rome


Dr. Prof. Giulio Cerullo, EiC of Applied Sciences, at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).

Held on 26–27 May, the MDPI Italy Summit brought together 25 Chief Editors from across our journal portfolio, including some of our largest journals such as Applied Sciences, to discuss MDPI’s latest developments and collaborations in the Italian market, our use of data intelligence and AI to support strategic decision-making, a look into our editorial process, peer-review quality metrics, and conversations around research integrity and community engagement.

The Summit featured MDPI presentations followed by Q&A and concluded with a roundtable discussion. On the evening of the 26th, we hosted a dinner with our Editors to connect personally, learn more about their research, and hear feedback on journal operations and the broader academic landscape in Italy.


Gathering of Editors-in-Chief and MDPI staff at the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).

Event Agenda – 27 May

Moderated by Maddalena Favaretto (Conference Scientific Advisor, MDPI), the program featured:

  • MDPI Overview, Achievements, Latest News and Future Developments – Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI)
  • Country Report: Italy – Dr. Laura Perez Martin (Conference Assistant, MDPI)
  • AI in Publishing and MDPI’s Actions – Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI)
  • MDPI Editorial Process and Research Integrity – Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI)
  • Panel Discussion – Stefan, Andrea, Giulia


Panel Discussion with Stefan Tochev (CEO, MDPI), Dr. Giulia Stefenelli (Scientific Communications Lead, MDPI), Dr. Andrea Perlato (Head of Data Analytics, MDPI) during the MDPI Italy Summit in Rome (27 May 2025).

A big thank-you to our Conference team and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make these events run smoothly.

Closing Thoughts

Upholding Editorial Independence in Scholarly Publishing

A recent MDPI blog post written by Dr. Ioana Craciun (Scientific Communications Specialist, MDPI), “Editorial Independence and Publisher Support: Collaborating to Uphold Integrity,” highlights the important balance between editorial autonomy and publisher collaboration in academic publishing.

As the leading fully Open Access scholarly publisher, we are proud to champion editorial independence within our publishing process.

Drawing from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, the article emphasizes that while editors must have the freedom to make decisions based on scholarly merit, publishers play a critical role in providing the necessary infrastructure and tools to support the editorial process. This collaborative approach ensures the integrity of the peer review process, builds trust among authors and readers, and upholds the quality and relevance of published content.

MDPI highlights its commitment to this model by investing in research integrity specialists, AI tools for plagiarism detection, and administrative support, all aimed at empowering editors to make independent, informed decisions.

Stefan Tochev
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG

29 May 2025
Prof. Dr. Dawen Zhao Appointed Section Editor-in-Chief of Section “Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis” in Cancers


We are pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Dawen Zhao has been appointed as Section Editor-in-Chief of “Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis” in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694).

Prof. Dr. Dawen Zhao is a Full Professor of biomedical engineering, cancer biology, and translational neuroscience at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA. He has a broad range of interests in the area of cancer research, including cancer imaging, artificial intelligence in imaging, imaging probes, imaging-guided drug delivery, and nanotechnology. His lab has developed several nanoparticle-based imaging probes and therapeutic agents for MRI-guided drug delivery to brain tumors. More recently, his group has published a number of high-impact articles, reporting a novel nano-immunotherapeutic system that effectively mitigates the immune cold tumor microenvironment and enhances anti-cancer immunotherapy against several types of cancer and metastasis. Benefiting from his prior training in clinical medicine and cancer biology, Prof. Dr. Zhao has been actively involved in diverse fields of disease-oriented translational research by integrating genomics and cancer biology with cutting-edge imaging and nanotechnologies. His research is continuously supported by extramural funding. Prof. Dr. Zhao is recognized as an expert in the field, as evidenced by numerous peer-reviewed publications and serving as a standing member of an NIH study section.

The following is a short Q&A with Prof. Dr. Dawen Zhao, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views on the research area and open access publishing:

1. What aspects of the journal attracted and motivated you to become its Section Editor-in-Chief?
Cancers is committed to advancing rigorous and innovative research. Combined with its global reach within the academic community, Cancers can help shape discourse and guide research priorities. I was motivated by the opportunity to help advance these priorities, support my peers in the research community, and elevate the overall quality of the journal.

2. What is your vision for this Section?
My vision for the Section is to showcase the next generation of cancer diagnostics and treatment. Ultimately, I want this Section to be a leading platform for the research community.

3. What does the future of this field of research look like?
I believe that the future is incredibly bright for cancer research. With the emergence of AI and new diagnostics and treatments, the future will look very different, but it is truly an exciting time to be in research.

4. Do you have any suggestions for young researchers in this field?
Stay curious and persistent! There is no substitute for hard work. Engaging with the research community helps foster a continued interest in science.

5. What do you think of the development of open access in the publishing field?
Open access has democratized the field of research. While challenges remain, I believe that the future of research lies in sustainable, open models.

We warmly welcome Prof. Dr. Dawen Zhao as the Section Editor-in-Chief of “Cancer Causes, Screening and Diagnosis” in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694), and we look forward to him leading Cancers to achieve many more milestones.

28 May 2025
Cancers | 2024 Editor’s Choice Articles and Special Issues Related to “Tumor Microenvironment” Section


We are delighted to share some of the most viewed papers in the “Tumor Microenvironment” Section that were published in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) in 2024. In addition, a few Special Issues on this topic are open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that may be of interest to you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below:

“The Role of Curcumin in Cancer: A Focus on the PI3K/Akt Pathway”
by Vasiliki Zoi, Athanassios P. Kyritsis, Vasiliki Galani, Diamanto Lazari, Chrissa Sioka, Spyridon Voulgaris and Georgios A. Alexiou
Cancers 2024, 16(8), 1554; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16081554
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/8/1554

“TP53 Mutation-Mediated Immune Evasion in Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications”
by Chuqi Wang, Jordan Yong Ming Tan, Nishtha Chitkara and Shruti Bhatt
Cancers 2024, 16(17), 3069; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16173069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/17/3069

“Metabolic Signature of Warburg Effect in Cancer: An Effective and Obligatory Interplay between Nutrient Transporters and Catabolic/Anabolic Pathways to Promote Tumor Growth”
by Marilyn Mathew, Nhi T. Nguyen, Yangzom D. Bhutia, Sathish Sivaprakasam and Vadivel Ganapathy
Cancers 2024, 16(3), 504; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16030504
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/3/504

“Enhancing Tumor Targeted Therapy: The Role of iRGD Peptide in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems”
by Dragana Nikitovic, Ekaterina Kukovyakina, Aikaterini Berdiaki, Alexandros Tzanakakis, Anna Luss, Elizaveta Vlaskina, Anne Yagolovich, Aristides Tsatsakis and Andrey Kuskov
Cancers 2024, 16(22), 3768; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16223768
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/22/3768

“CSF-1R in Cancer: More than a Myeloid Cell Receptor”
by Francesca Cersosimo, Silvia Lonardi, Cristina Ulivieri, Paolo Martini, Andrea Morrione, William Vermi, Antonio Giordano and Emanuele Giurisato
Cancers 2024, 16(2), 282; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16020282
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/2/282

Special Issues:

Epigenetic Regulation in Hematologic Malignancies
Guest Editor: Dr. Travis S. Johnson
Submission deadline: 30 June 2025

Extracellular Matrix Proteins in Cancer
Guest Editors: Dr. Dragana Nikitovic and Dr. Aikaterini Berdiaki
Submission deadline: 31 July 2025

Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Gastric Cancers
Guest Editors: Dr. Chandrani Sarkar and Dr. Debanjan Chakroborty
Submission deadline: 25 December 2025

Feature Papers in Section “Tumor Microenvironment”
Guest Editor: Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to Cancers using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.

Cancers Editorial Office

28 May 2025
Cancers | Editor’s Choice Articles Published in 2024 in the “Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis in Cancer Research” Section


We are delighted to share some of the most viewed papers in the “Systematic Review or Meta-Analysis in Cancer Research” Section that were published in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) in 2024. The following is a list of articles that may be of interest to you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below:

“Sacituzumab Govitecan in Triple Negative Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials”
by Marcelino Pérez-Bermejo, Mónica Caballero-Pascual, María Ester Legidos-García, Miriam Martínez-Peris, Jorge Casaña-Mohedo, Francisco Llorca-Colomer, Ignacio Ventura, Francisco Tomás-Aguirre, Adalberto Asins-Cubells and María Teresa Murillo-Llorente
Cancers 2024, 16(21), 3622; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16213622
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16213622

“Depiction of the Genetic Alterations and Molecular Landscapes of Thymic Epithelial Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Xin Wang, Hongming Jin, Xiaotong Feng, Zhijian Liang, Ruoyi Jin and Xiao Li
Cancers 2024, 16(17), 2966; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16172966
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16172966

“FDG PET-CT for the Detection of Occult Nodal Metastases in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Danaé Guedj, Sophie Neveü, Minerva Becker and Maxime Mermod
Cancers 2024, 16(17), 2954; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16172954
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16172954

“Methods for Overcoming Chemoresistance in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Keeping the Focus on Cancer Stem Cells, a Systematic Review”
by Maria Eleonora Bizzoca, Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio, Lorenzo Lo Muzio, Pier Paolo Claudio and Antonio Cortese
Cancers 2024, 16(17), 3004; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16173004
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16173004

“Axitinib after Treatment Failure with Sunitinib or Cytokines in Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma—Systematic Literature Review of Clinical and Real-World Evidence”
by Anand Sharma, Amit Bahl, Ricky Frazer, Esha Godhania, Nicholas Halfpenny, Kristina Hartl, Dorothea Heldt, John McGrane, Sera Şahbaz Gülser, Balaji Venugopal et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(15), 2706; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152706
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152706

“Tumor-Like Lesions in the Craniovertebral Junction: A Case Series, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis”
by Maria Mihaela Pop, Dragos Bouros, Artsiom Klimko, Laura Ancuta Pop, Paula Topal, Anil Topal and Ioan Stefan Florian
Cancers 2024, 16(16), 2788; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16162788
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16162788

“Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Delay of Melanoma Diagnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Cristina Pellegrini, Saverio Caini, Aurora Gaeta, Eleonora Lucantonio, Mirco Mastrangelo, Manfredo Bruni, Maria Esposito, Chiara Doccioli, Paola Queirolo, Giulio Tosti et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(22), 3734; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16223734
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16223734

“Para-Aortic Lymphadenectomy in Ovarian, Endometrial, Gastric, and Bladder Cancers: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials”
by Souhail Alouini and Younes Bakri
Cancers 2024, 16(19), 3394; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16193394
Available online: https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16193394

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to Cancers using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.

Cancers Editorial Office

28 May 2025
Cancers | Editor’s Choice Articles Published in 2024 and Special Issues in the “Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life” Section


We are delighted to share editor’s choice articles in “Cancer Survivorship and Quality of Life” Section that were published in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) in 2024. In addition, a few Special Issues on this topic are open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that may be of interest to you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below:

“Impact of Six Months of Three Different Modalities of Exercise on Stress in Post-Treatment Breast Cancer Survivors”
by Daniel C. Hughes, Jessica Gorzelitz, Alexis Ortíz, Lorenzo Cohen, Dorothy Long Parma, Terri Boggess, Nydia Tijerina Darby, Shragvi Balaji and Ameila G. Ramirez
Cancers 2024, 16(19), 3398; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16193398
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/12/2207

“Disparities in Testicular Cancer: A Review of the Literature”
by Domenique Escobar and Siamak Daneshmand
Cancers 2024, 16(20), 3433; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16203433
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/20/3433

“Prior Advanced Care Planning and Outcomes of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Emergency Department of a Comprehensive Cancer Center”
by Adriana H. Wechsler, Marcelo Sandoval, Jayne Viets-Upchurch, Maria Cruz Carreras, Valda D. Page, Ahmed Elsayem, Aiham Qdaisat and Sai-Ching J. Yeung
Cancers 2024, 16(16), 2835; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16162835
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/16/2835

Overall Survival in Real-World Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Receiving Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Versus Sorafenib or Lenvatinib as First-Line Therapy: Findings from the National Veterans Health Administration Database
by David E. Kaplan, Ruoding Tan, Cheryl Xiang, Fan Mu, Sairy Hernandez, Sarika Ogale, Jiayang Li, Yilu Lin, Lizheng Shi and Amit G. Singal
Cancers 2024, 16(20), 3508; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16203508
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/16/20/3508

Special Issues:

The Exercise Therapy in Cancers and Hematological Disease Rehabilitation
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Anna Lubkowska
Submission deadline: 3 April 2026

Neurosurgery Research on Brain Tumors
Guest Editor: Dr. Toshihide Tanaka
Submission deadline: 10 April 2026

Rehabilitation Opportunities in Cancer Survivorship
Guest Editors: Dr. Marie Carmen Valenza and Dr. Alejandro Heredia-Ciuro
Submission deadline: 8 May 2026

Updates on Depression Among Cancer Patients (2nd Edition)
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Wen-Yu Hu, Dr. Yun-Chen Chang and Dr. Elsa Vitale
Submission deadline: 30 May 2026

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to Cancers using the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.

Cancers Editorial Office

27 May 2025
Cancers | Editor’s Choice Articles Published in 2024 and Special Issues in the “Cancer Biomarkers” Section


We are delighted to share some of the editor’s choice articles in the “Cancer Biomarkers” Section that were published in Cancers (ISSN: 2072-6694) in 2024. In addition, a few Special Issues on this topic are open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that may be of interest to you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below:

“Decoding the Dynamics of Circulating Tumor DNA in Liquid Biopsies”
by Khadija Turabi, Kelsey Klute and Prakash Radhakrishnan
Cancers 2024, 16(13), 2432; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132432
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132432

“Unraveling the Regulatory Role of HuR/microRNA Axis in Colorectal Cancer Tumorigenesis”
by Vikas Yadav, Tejveer Singh, Deepika Sharma, Vivek Kumar Garg, Payel Chakraborty, Souvik Ghatak and Shakti Ranjan Satapathy
Cancers 202416(18), 3183; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16183183
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16183183

“Differential miRNA and Protein Expression Reveals miR-1285, Its Targets TGM2 and CDH-1, as Well as CD166 and S100A13 as Potential New Biomarkers in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma”
by Theodoros Kolokotronis, Britta Majchrzak-Stiller, Marie Buchholz, Vanessa Mense, Johanna Strotmann, Ilka Peters, Lea Skrzypczyk, Sven-Thorsten Liffers, Louise Massia Menkene, Mathias Wagner et al.
Cancers 2024, 16(15), 2726; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152726
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16152726

“Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Reveals New Molecular Interactions Associated with Melanoma Pathogenesis”
by Mohamed N. Saad and Mohamed Hamed
Cancers 202416(14), 2517; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16142517
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16142517

“Protein Tyrosine Kinase 7 (PTK7) in Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Analysis of Tumour Expression and Association with Clinical Outcome”
by Kate Lacey, Megan R. Greener, Tangkam R. Marak, Emad A. Rakha, Andrew R. Green, Ian O. Ellis, Stewart G. Martin and Sarah J. Storr
Cancers 202416(18), 3206; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16183206
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16183206

“Citrullinated Histone H3, a Marker for Neutrophil Extracellular Traps, Is Associated with Poor Prognosis in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Developing in Patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa”
by Hélène Ragot, Sonia Gaucher, Mathilde Bonnet des Claustres, Justine Basset, Rose Boudan, Maxime Battistella, Emmanuelle Bourrat, Alain Hovnanian and Matthias Titeux
Cancers 202416(13), 2476; https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132476
Available online:  https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers16132476

Special Issues:

Immune Biomarkers in Solid Tumors: From Peripheral Blood Parameters to Tissue-Based Indicators for Prognosis and Therapy Response
Guest Editors: Dr. Ioannis P. Trontzas and Dr. Konstantinos Syrigos
Submission deadline: 28 April 2026

Diagnosis and Biomarkers for Hematologic Malignancies
Guest Editors:  Dr. Luis Colomo and Prof. Dr. Francesco Lanza
Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Faulty Ribosome Biogenesis and Cancer: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Perspectives
Guest Editors:  Dr. Paola Bellosta and Dr. Marianna Penzo
Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Decision-Making Biomarkers in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Guest Editors:  Dr. Norihiro Imai and Dr. Dongming Liu
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to Cancers using the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers.

Cancers Editorial Office

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