Announcements

Conference: The 57th European Human Genetics Conference (ESHG 2024)
Organization: European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Date: 1–4 June 2024
Place: Berlin, Germany
Booth: #840 

MDPI will be attending ESHG 2024 as an exhibitor. This meeting will be held in Berlin, Germany, from 1 to 4 June 2024.

The enormous achievements in the field of human genetics during the last years are changing not only our understanding of genetics of diseases but also our research approaches and daily work in the clinic. Due to these new developments and insights, the traditional borders between clinical genetics, cytogenetics and molecular genetics as well as between research into monogenic and complex disorders are getting blurry. The Scientific Programme Committee (SPC) of the ESHG decided to reflect these changes in its updated abstract submission categories and discuss those results during the conference.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Genes;
• IJMS;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Epigenomes;
• JMP;
• JDB;
• Biologics;
• CIMB;
• Cardiogenetics.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://2024.eshg.org/.

MDPI will attend the 12th World Biomaterials Congress (WBC 2024) as an exhibitor. We invite researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The WBC is a large-scale academic conference supported by the IUSBSE, a global association in the field of biomaterials. The 12th World Biomaterials Congress will attract more than 4,000 participants from all over the world. Participating experts can gather and share the latest information and knowledge in the diverse areas within biomaterials research.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Bioengineering;
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Journal of Functional Biomaterials;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease;
• Materials;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• Cosmetics;
• Fibers;
• Metals.

If you are planning to attend the above conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.wbc2024.com/.

Conference: The 48th FEBS Congress
Date: 29 June–3 July 2024
Location: Milan, Italy

MDPI will be attending the 48th FEBS Congress at Booth #30, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit us and share their latest ideas.

The Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (SIB), founded in 1951, will host the event. The 48th FEBS Congress—“Mining biochemistry for human health and well-being”—welcomes scientists from Europe and other parts of the world.

The 48th FEBS Congress will present a broad-spectrum and ground-breaking scientific program in a fruitful collaboration with FEBS journals and representatives from FEBS Constituent Societies. The SIB and biochemical community are focusing on human health and well-being through molecular and cellular science approaches; this is a key social issue amid ongoing global transitions. Besides presenting the latest and emerging developments in biochemical sciences, the Congress will include dedicated education-oriented sessions, symposia organized by young biochemists, and biochemistry-related economic discussions. Industry representatives will also give presentations on the latest advances in commercial instrumentation.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Biomedicines;
• IJMS;
• JMP;
• Antioxidants;
• Applied Biosciences;
• BioMedInformatics;
• Biomolecules;
• Dietetics;
• Life;
• Medical Sciences;
• Molecules;
• Biology;
• Cancers;
• CIMB;
• Pharmaceutics.

If you plan to attend this conference, please start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering your questions. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://2024.febscongress.org/.

The 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting will take you to discover state-of-the-art research, groundbreaking treatments, and visionary insights, igniting your passion for oncology. This year's program will feature over 200 sessions, complementing Dr. Lynn Schuchter’s Presidential theme “The Art and Science of Cancer Care: From Comfort to Cure”.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Cancers;
• JPM;
• Pharmaceutics;
• Healthcare;
• JCM;
• CIMB;
• Medical Sciences;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Onco;
• Current Oncology;
• Dermato;
• Pharmacy;
• Biomedicines;
• Diseases;
• Immuno;
• Biologics;
• Vaccines;
• Diagnostics;
• Hemato;
• Venereology.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at the booth at the conference and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding the conference, please visit the following link: https://conferences.asco.org/am/attend.

The 2024 Annual Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR 2024) is a four-day congress engaged in basic, preclinical and translational cancer research across a myriad of topics that is aiming to spotlight, inspire and unite the cancer research community to innovate, build knowledge, and create collaborations.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Cancers;
• Cells;
• IJMS;
• Healthcare;
• JCM;
• CIMB;
• Medical Sciences;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Onco;
• JMP;
• Current Oncology.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to contact us online. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://2024.eacr.org/.

MDPI will be attending the 20th Annual International Conference of the Metabolomics Society (Metabolomics 2024) held in Osaka, Japan, from 16 to 20 June 2024. The conference is the official annual meeting of the Metabolomics Society, and the largest metabolomics meeting worldwide. This is the third time that the conference will be held in Japan, following the 2005 and 2014 conferences held in Tsuruoka. We look forward to welcoming the metabolomics community, building strong connections, and discussing world-class research in a relaxed collegial environment. Let us build on the momentum of the incredible Niagara Falls and Valencia conferences that brought us back together in person, and make it the best meeting of 2024 together!

During this conference, MDPI will welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest views and research with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Metabolites;
• Biomolecules;
• Plants;
• IJMS;
• Life;
• Cells;
• Agronomy;
• Nutrients;
• Cancers;
• CIMB;
• Genes;
• Antioxidants.

If you plan on attending this conference, feel free to stop by our booth. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person to answer any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following link: https://www.metabolomics2024.org/.

Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB, ISSN: 1467-3045) is a peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles and reviews in all areas of molecular biology. To expand our contribution to molecular biology, Current Issues in Molecular Biology is recruiting researchers to join our Editorial Boards of the following Sections:

• “Molecular Medicine”
• “Bioinformatics and Systems Biology”
• “Bioorganic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry”
• “Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology”
• “Molecular Pharmacology”
• “Molecular Plant Sciences”
• “Molecular Microbiology”

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

• Making decisions on whether a manuscript should be accepted based on the reports we collect;
• Suggesting special topics or editing a Special Issue on a topic related to your research;
• Promoting CIMB and increasing its visibility at relevant academic conferences;
• Advising on our journal’s development;
• Helping to check Special Issue proposals.

If you are interested in this position, know of potential candidates you would recommend, or wish to request further information, please contact the CIMB Editorial Office. We look forward to hearing from you. 

CIMB Editorial Office

The Editorial Office of the Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB, ISSN: 1467-3045) is pleased to announce that applications are open for the Topical Advisory Panel. Should you decide to serve on the Topical Advisory Panel, you would be responsible for some of the following tasks, depending on your availability:

• Providing regular reviews of manuscripts;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue in partnership with a senior researcher within two years of taking on the role and proposing a detailed strategy plan for the Special Issue. The topic of the proposal should be within the scope of CIMB. The scope of the Special Issue should be broad enough to attract a reasonable number of submissions but narrow enough to provide a cohesive collection of articles. The Special Issue should cover a small part of the scope of CIMB;
• Providing a detailed strategy plan for the Special Issue, including assisting in preparing the Special Issue’s title, aim and scope, summary, and keywords, soliciting papers, and promoting the Special Issue;
• Supporting Special Issues related to your expertise when the Guest Editor is unavailable. This includes Special Issue promotion via social media and advising on some scientific cases;
• Promoting our journal at conferences (adding one to two slides into presentations, distributing flyers, recommending the journal to your colleagues, etc.), on social media, and other relevant platforms;
• Working with Editorial Board Members or the Editorial Office to promote high-quality/featured papers (for example, writing summaries or highlights for editor-selected papers).

To qualify as a Topical Advisory Panel Member, applicants must:

• Have expertise and experience in the field related to CIMB;
• Have completed their Ph.D.;
• Have published at least six papers in the last 5 years as a first or corresponding author.

Each year, the members’ performance is evaluated, and outstanding members are promoted to the Editorial Board by the Editor-in-Chief. Please click on the following link to submit your application: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cimb/topical_advisory_panel_application.

Please do not hesitate to contact the CIMB Editorial Office for further details and clarification.

CIMB Editorial Office

Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB, ISSN: 1467-3045) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open access journal on all aspects of molecular biology.

The CIMB editorial team is pleased to announce an open call for Special Issue proposals. This Special Issue will offer a group of authors the opportunity to work on an interconnected set of papers on an innovative topic. We welcome high-quality proposals that will be evaluated in an ongoing selection process throughout the year.

In order to ensure that the topic of your proposal is within the scope of CIMB, please read the aim and scope of Current Issues in Molecular Biology at the following website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cimb/about.

Proposals for Special Issues should be sent to the Editorial Office or submitted via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journalproposal/sendproposalspecialissue/cimb.

The following information should be provided in a proposal:

• A 150–200-word summary that clearly states the significance, novelty, technical advancement, and adherence to the scope of the journal of the proposed topic;
• A list of 5–10 keywords related to the topic;
• A brief resume of the proposed Guest Editors, together with their information (title, name, email, affiliation, personal website, and keywords of their research interests);
• A proposed submission deadline (a Special Issue will usually be open for submissions for 6–8 months);
• A list of at least 20 potential contributors or a list of 8 planned papers.

As a Guest Editor, you would be responsible for:

• Inviting your peers to submit papers to be published in your Special Issue. These papers will be able to take advantage of the high publicity offered by our open access publishing, our rapid and high-quality peer review process, and immediate publication after acceptance;
• Checking the suitability of abstracts/manuscripts submitted to the Special Issue;
• Making pre-check decisions regarding whether to send a new submission to peer review;
• Making final decisions regarding whether to accept a paper based on peer review outcomes.

As a Guest Editor, you would have the following privileges:

• A certificate of recognition as a Guest Editor of CIMB;
• The ability to publish one Feature Paper in your Special Issue;
• The ability to invite authors to submit high-quality papers to be published in your Special Issue with discounts;
• If the Special Issue is successful and features at least 10 manuscripts accepted after full peer review, we can organize it into a printed book and send you a free copy as a gift.

The Editorial Office will set up the Special Issue website, arrange the promotional material, assist with invitations for paper contributions, take care of the administrative tasks associated with peer review, including inviting reviewers, collating reports, contacting authors, and arranging professional production before publication.

Please do not hesitate to contact our Editorial Office if you are interested and would like further details or clarification.

We look forward to receiving your proposals.

CIMB Editorial Office