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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.

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:

• Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn, Ohio State University, USA.
  

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.

MDPI will be attending the 2025 American Control Conference (ACC) in Denver, USA, which will take place from 8 to 10 July 2025. The ACC is hosted annually by the American Automatic Control Council (AACC), the U.S. national member organization of the International Federation for Automatic Control (IFAC). The conference has numerous national and international society co-sponsors, including the following: the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA); American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE); American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE); American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); IEEE Control Systems Society (IEEE-CSS); Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS); International Society of Automation (ISA); Society for Modeling & Simulation International (SCS); and Society for Industrial & Applied Mathematics (SIAM).

The following open access journals will be represented:

• Applied Sciences;
• Electronics;
• Robotics;
• Drones;
• Inventions;
• Telecom;
• Actuators;
• Applied System Innovation;
• Automation;
• Eng;
• Machines;
• Processes;
• Technologies;
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• Modelling;
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025, which will be held on 17 May, marks 160 years since the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nation’s agency for digital technologies. WTISD is celebrated to raise awareness of the potential that the internet and other information and communications technologies (ICTs) can bring to societies and economies.

This year’s theme is focused on the promotion of gender equality in digital spaces to foster the equitable and inclusive use of telecommunications and ICTs. While global internet use is gradually moving toward gender parity, significant gaps persist, particularly in developing countries. Efforts to bridge the digital divide are essential to ensure the benefits of new technologies reach all.

In recognition of WTISD 2025, MDPI supports global efforts to promote equitable access to digital technologies. Through open access publishing, we invite you to explore selected articles, Special Issues, and journals that span fields such as computer science, engineering, and physical science, encouraging knowledge-sharing and collaboration with the aim of a more inclusive digital society.

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“Higher-Dimensional Communications Using Multimode Fibers and Compact Components to Enable a Dense Set of Communicating Channels”
by Daniel A. Nolan
Optics 2024, 5(3), 330–341; https://doi.org/10.3390/opt5030024

“A Joint Communication and Computation Design for Probabilistic Semantic Communications”
by Zhouxiang Zhao, Zhaohui Yang, Mingzhe Chen, Zhaoyang Zhang and H. Vincent Poor
Entropy 2024, 26(5), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/e26050394

“Medical Data in Wireless Body Area Networks: Device Authentication Techniques and Threat Mitigation Strategies Based on a Token-Based Communication Approach”
by Jan Herbst, Matthias Rüb, Sogo Pierre Sanon, Christoph Lipps and Hans D. Schotten Network 2024, 4(2), 133–149; https://doi.org/10.3390/network4020007

“Transceiver Optimization for Multiuser Multiple-Input Multiple-Output Full-Duplex Amplify-and-Forward Relay Downlink Communications”
by Yunlong Shao and Thomas Aaron Gulliver
Telecom 2024, 5(1), 216–227; https://doi.org/10.3390/telecom5010011

“Reliability of LoRaWAN Communications in Mining Environments: A Survey on Challenges and Design Requirements”
by Sonile K. Musonda, Musa Ndiaye, Hastings M. Libati and Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz
J. Sens. Actuator Netw. 2024, 13(1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/jsan13010016

“A Survey on Optimal Channel Estimation Methods for RIS-Aided Communication Systems”
by Stamatia F. Drampalou, Nikolaos I. Miridakis, Helen C. Leligou and Panagiotis A. Karkazis
Signals 2023, 4(1), 208–234; https://doi.org/10.3390/signals4010012

“Performance Optimization of 5G–Satellite Integrated Networks for IoT Applications in Smart Cities: A Two-Ray Propagation Model Approach”
by Mfonobong Uko, Sunday C. Ekpo, Sunday Enahoro and Fanuel Elias
Smart Cities 2024, 7(6), 3895–3913; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7060150

“Full-Scale Assessment of the “5GT System” for Tracking and Monitoring of Multimodal Dry Containers”
by Mariano Falcitelli, Sandro Noto, Paolo Pagano, Molka Gharbaoui, Agostino Isca, Francesco Fresi, Antonio Mancina, Massimo Toffetti, Antonio Amatruda, Nicola Bendoni et al.
IoT 2024, 5(4), 922–950; https://doi.org/10.3390/iot5040042

“Exploring IoT and Blockchain: A Comprehensive Survey on Security, Integration Strategies, Applications and Future Research Directions”
by Muath A. Obaidat, Majdi Rawashdeh, Mohammad Alja’afreh, Meryem Abouali, Kutub Thakur
and Ali Karime
Big Data Cogn. Comput. 2024, 8(12), 174; https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc8120174

“Reliable and Resilient Wireless Communications in IoT-Based Smart Agriculture: A Case Study of Radio Wave Propagation in a Corn Field”
by Blagovest Nikolaev Atanasov, Nikolay Todorov Atanasov and Gabriela Lachezarova Atanasova
Telecom 2024, 5(4), 1161–1178; https://doi.org/10.3390/telecom5040058 

“High-Altitude-UAV-Relayed Satellite D2D Communications for 6G IoT Network”
by Jie Wang, Tao Hong, Fei Qi, Lei Liu and Xieyao He
Drones 2024, 8(10), 532; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones8100532

“IoT-Enabled Precision Agriculture: Developing an Ecosystem for Optimized Crop Management”
by Shadi Atalla, Saed Tarapiah, Amjad Gawanmeh, Mohammad Daradkeh, Husameldin Mukhtar, Yassine Himeur, Wathiq Mansoor, Kamarul Faizal Bin Hashim and Motaz Daadoo
Information 2023, 14(4), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/info14040205 

“A Review of Wireless Positioning Techniques and Technologies: From Smart Sensors to 6G”
by Constantina Isaia and Michalis P. Michaelides
Signals 2023, 4(1), 90–136; https://doi.org/10.3390/signals4010006

“Virtual Tasting in the Metaverse: Technological Advances and Consumer Behavior Impacts”
by Farouk Adéwalé Moustapha, Myriam Ertz and Chourouk Ouerghemmi
Multimodal Technol. Interact. 2024, 8(10), 92; https://doi.org/10.3390/mti8100092

“Digital Skills and Gender Equity: Perceptions and Practices of Portuguese Primary Education Teachers”
by Ana Mouraz and Ana Nobre
Digital 2024, 4(3), 710–725; https://doi.org/10.3390/digital4030036

“Securing Data Exchange with Elliptic Curve Cryptography: A Novel Hash-Based Method for Message Mapping and Integrity Assurance”
by Younes Lahraoui, Saiida Lazaar, Youssef Amal and Abderrahmane Nitaj           
Cryptography 2024, 8(2), 23; https://doi.org/10.3390/cryptography8020023

“Cybersickness in Virtual Reality: The Role of Individual Differences, Its Effects on Cognitive Functions and Motor Skills, and Intensity Differences during and after Immersion”
by Panagiotis Kourtesis, Agapi Papadopoulou and Petros Roussos
Virtual Worlds 2024, 3(1), 62–93; https://doi.org/10.3390/virtualworlds3010004

Eng. Proc., 2024, IEEE ICEIB 2024 2024 IEEE 4th International Conference on Electronic Communications, Internet of Things and Big Data Taipei. Taiwan | 19–21 April 2024 Volume Editors: Teen-Hang Meen, National Formosa University, Taiwan Shu-Han Liao, Tamkang University, Taiwan Cheng-Fu Yang, National University of Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan Full list of the conference proceedings

MDPI is excited to collaborate with Toronto Metropolitan University to host an engaging Scientific Publishing Workshop aimed at empowering scholars with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in academic publishing. This workshop will delve into the key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing framework, offering an in-depth exploration of journal selection, the editorial workflow, and the essentials of publication ethics. Participants will also gain practical advice on improving their scientific writing and effectively addressing reviewer comments, with guidance from an experienced professional. This session promises to equip attendees with valuable skills to elevate their publishing journey.

Workshop Highlights:

• Learn How to Better Write and Structure a Research Article;
• How to Choose Where to Publish Academic Work;
• How to Respond to Reviewer Comments;
• Reasons for Rejection During Pre-Check;
• How to Navigate Through Ethics and AI Use.

Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Venue: Toronto Metropolitan University

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Conference: ITS Asia Pacific Forum 2025 (ITSAP 2025)
Date: 28–30 May 2025
Location: Suwon, Republic of Korea

MDPI will be attending the ITS Asia Pacific Forum 2025 (ITSAP 2025) as an exhibitor. This event will be held from 28 to 30 May 2025, and we welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.

The 2025 Suwon ITS AP Forum, themed “Hyper-Connected Cities by ITS”, will be held over three days, featuring insightful meetings, sessions, exhibitions, business-focused programs, and technical visits and demonstrations, as well as citizen participation activities. Gathering high-level officials, government representatives, industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders, the event aims to strengthen regional partnerships in advancing future mobility technologies, such as C-ITS, automated driving, MaaS, digital twins, and UAM. Acting as a catalyst for exchanging ITS innovations and emerging technologies across the region, it promises to offer an exceedingly comprehensive and enriching experience in both scale and content.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Logistics;
• Drones;
• WEVJ;
• Future Transportation;
• Vehicles;
• Digital;
• Smart Cities;
• AI;
• BDCC;
• Technologies.

If you plan to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at booth #G-40 and answering any questions that you may have.

For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.itsap2025.org/.

A message from the webinar Chair:

Vegetation cover maps, whether they focus on structural attributes, ecological aspects, or biomass content, are invaluable for understanding Earth’s ecosystems in a spatial context.

The advent of Earth Observation data has transformed vegetation mapping and trend analysis, delivering datasets with various spatial and spectral resolutions on a global scale. Vegetation mapping and analysis provide critical insights into the distribution and density of vegetation, while also highlighting the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity and ecosystems. The accurate interpretation of this remote sensing data necessitates sophisticated analytical techniques to manage their complexity and vastness.

Join us for an insightful webinar that explores cutting-edge machine learning methodologies and their role in vegetation analysis using Earth Observation (EO) data. This webinar features four scholars presenting their latest research on how machine learning and EO data can enhance vegetation monitoring and mapping. This will facilitate the exchange of insights and ideas among participants while fostering opportunities for future collaboration.

We are privileged to welcome esteemed research scientists and academics from recognized research institutions and universities in Australia. They will share their expertise and findings on the effective application of machine learning technology in Earth Observation data in obtaining essential information related to climate change, land use planning, ecosystem conservation, weed management, and agricultural management.

Webinar: EO&GEO Series: Investigating State-of-the-Art Machine Learning Approaches in Vegetation Analysis through Earth Observation Data
Date: 15 May 2025
Time: 3.00 p.m. AEST | 1.00 p.m. CST | 7.00 a.m. CEST
Webinar ID: 854 2945 1681
More information: https://sciforum.net/event/topics-34

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Webinar Chairs and Speakers:

• Dr. Arnick Abdollahi, University of Technology Sydney, New South Wales, Australia;
• Dr. Chandrama Sarker, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia;
• Dr. Catherine Ticehurst, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia;
• Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia;
• Dr. Roozbeh Valavi, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia);
• Dr. Kate Giljohann, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia.

Relevant Special Issue:

“Investigating State-of-the-Art Machine Learning Approaches in Vegetation Analysis through Earth Observation Data”
Guest Editors: Dr. Arnick Abdollahi and Dr. Chandrama Sarker
Deadline for submission: 25 May 2025

Relevant Papers:
“Retrieval of Crop Canopy Chlorophyll: Machine Learning vs. Radiative Transfer Model”
by Mir Md Tasnim Alam, Anita Simic Milas, Mateo Gašparović and Henry Poku Osei
Remote Sens. 2024, 16(12), 2058; https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16122058

“A Robust Dual-Mode Machine Learning Framework for Classifying Deforestation Patterns in Amazon Native Lands”
by Julia Rodrigues, Mauricio Araújo Dias, Rogério Negri, Sardar Muhammad Hussain and Wallace Casaca
Land 2024, 13(9), 1427; https://doi.org/10.3390/land13091427

“Evaluating Land Surface Temperature Trends and Explanatory Variables in the Miami Metropolitan Area from 2002–2021”
by Alanna D. Shapiro and Weibo Liu
Geomatics 2024, 4(1), 1-16; https://doi.org/10.3390/geomatics4010001

“A GIS-Based Framework to Analyze the Behavior of Urban Greenery During Heatwaves Using Satellite Data”
by Barbara Cardone, Ferdinando Di Martino, Cristiano Mauriello and Vittorio Miraglia
ISPRS Int. J. Geo-Inf. 2024, 13(11), 377; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi13110377

“UAV-Based Wetland Monitoring: Multispectral and Lidar Fusion with Random Forest Classification”
by Robert Van Alphen, Kai C. Rains, Mel Rodgers, Rocco Malservisi and Timothy H. Dixon
Drones 2024, 8(3), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/drones8030113

Join us for an engaging and insightful webinar that delves into the transformative role of drone technology and simulation tools in wildfire prevention and management, as explored within the European TREEADS project. As wildfires become increasingly frequent and devastating, especially in areas where forests and urban environments meet, innovative approaches are urgently needed. This session will present how drones are being used not only for detailed forest mapping and the analysis of socio-economic impacts caused by wildfires, but also for assessing risks in Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) zones—critical hotspots where human lives and infrastructure are most at risk. Moreover, we will explore how simulations and UAVs are shaping the planning and management of strategic areas during wildfire events, offering faster, data-driven responses for emergency services and forest managers. Do not miss this opportunity to discover how technology is advancing the way we understand, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.

Date: 08 May 2025
Time: 02:00 p.m. CEST | 08:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 884 7109 5338
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Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez, Department of Mining Technology, Topography and Structures, University of León, Spain;
• Dr. Diogo Vallim, Department of Management, Society and Communication, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark;
• Mr. Andreas Lefkatis, ACCELIGENCE, Greece;
• Prof. Dr. Diego Gonzalez-Aguilera, Cartographic and Land Engineering Department, University of Salamanca, Spain.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Drones for Wildfire and Prescribed Fire Science”
Guest Editors: Brian K. Gullett, Johanna Aurell, Pantelis Velanas and Diego González-Aguilera
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2025

“Understanding Disasters in a Changing Landscape: Causes, Impacts and Mitigation Strategies”
Guest Editors: Dr. Fotis Maris, Panagiotis Angelidis and George Papaioannou
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025

We are honored to introduce the award committee for the 2024 Tu Youyou Award, composed of distinguished scientists from around the world whose research covers diverse areas of natural product chemistry, pharmacognosy, and drug discovery. Their broad expertise and pioneering contributions have significantly advanced medicinal and natural products research.

Through their collective insights, rigorous evaluation, the committee has carefully selected this year’s award recipients, recognizing exceptional achievements in the field.

We sincerely thank these distinguished scholars for their efforts and dedication to upholding the standards of the Tu Youyou Award.  Below is the list of committee members. For more information about the Tu Youyou Award, please visit https://tuyouyouprize.org/. 

Chair:

Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn Ohio State University, USA

Prof. Dr. A. Douglas Kinghorn is a leading expert in pharmacognosy and natural products research. He is recognized for his key contributions to discovering bioactive compounds from plants, especially in anticancer, cancer chemopreventive, and substances with a sweet taste and taste-modifying agents. His prolific contributions include over 590 peer-reviewed works and book chapters and edited or co-edited 40 scientific volumes.

Prof. Angelo Fontana University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy	Angelo Fontana is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Naples “Federico II” in Italy and serves as Director of the Institute of Biomolecular Chemistry at the National Research Council (CNR). His research focuses on bioactive small molecules derived from marine eukaryotes, with a particular interest on their pharmaceutical applications in immunology and oncology. He also explores their potential as molecular tools for probing and modulating complex biological systems. Prof. Fontana is a co-founder of BioSEArch SRL and has been recognized with numerous grants and honors, including the Apivita Award from the Phytochemical Society of Europe.
Prof. Binghe Wang Georgia State University, USA	Prof. Binghe Wang’s lab works on drug design, drug delivery, click chemistry, chemical biology, new diagnostics, and gaseous signaling molecules such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide. His interdisciplinary research supports advances in cancer, infectious diseases, organ protection, inflammation, and other areas.
Dr. Diana Pinto University of Aveiro, Portugal	Dr. Diana Pinto, an Associate Professor at the University of Aveiro, specializes in organic synthesis of bioactive heterocyclic compounds, sustainable catalysis (organo-, heterogeneous, and biocatalysis), and natural product research, including isolation, characterization, and total synthesis.
Prof. Hideaki Kakeya Kyoto University, Japan	Prof. Hideaki Kakeya conducts cutting-edge research in chemical biology, high-throughput screening, and biosynthesis of bioactive natural products for system chemotherapy and other therapeutic applications.
Dr. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel University of Strathclyde, UK	Prof. RuAngelie Edrada-Ebel heads the Natural Products Metabolomics Group (NPMG), specializing in marine natural products discovery and metabolomics-driven drug development. A recognized expert in bioactive metabolites, she collaborates with industry and academia to address antimicrobial resistance and sustainable bioprospecting. She serves on the Editorial Board of Marine Drugs and holds two patents in the field.
Prof. Thomas Prisinzano University of Kentucky, USA	Prof. Thomas Prisinzano combines medicinal and natural product chemistry to explore neurotransmitter systems and develop treatments for drug abuse and pain. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Innovator Award from the College on Problems of Drug Dependence.
Prof. Wei Li University of Tennessee Health Science Center, USA	A distinguished professor and Director of the Drug Discovery Center, Prof. Wei Li is also the founder of SEAK Therapeutics, and the 2025 Chair-Elect of the Drug Discovery and Development Division of the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). His work focuses on medicinal chemistry and small molecule drug discovery, with over 200 publications and 15 issued US patents.

Drones (ISSN: 2504-446X) is pleased to announce the following 25 researchers, who have been added to our group of 2025–2026 Early Career Editorial Board Members. Please join us in congratulating them on joining the Drones community!