Announcements

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.

The journal Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-9032) is looking for new Editorial Board Members to help further our mission of open science and scientific exchange.

All manuscripts published by MDPI are made immediately available worldwide under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) which means that every paper is free to access and receives maximum exposure.

Healthcare covers topics related to all aspects of medicine and healthcare research. We welcome applications from outstanding researchers, particularly in the following areas:

• Medical Specialties and Procedures;
• Conditions and Diseases;
• Nursing;
• Healthcare Management and Quality;
• Health Promotion;
• Psychological and Behavioral Health;
• Pharmacy and Medication;
• Healthcare in Special and Vulnerable Groups.

More details can be found at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/healthcare/about.

Editorial Board Members are responsible for upholding the academic and scientific quality of MDPI publications. The initial term lasts for 2 years.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members are as follows:

• Pre-screening and making decisions on new submissions related to your research interests;
• Setting up at least one Special Issue during your term on a topic related to your research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
• Helping to attract suitable expert authors and invite young scholars to join the Topical Advisory Panel;
• Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
• Helping to promote the journal among your peers or at conferences;
• Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
• Reviewing manuscripts.

The benefits of being an Editorial Board Member are as follows:

• Contributing to open science and exchange;
• Increasing your knowledge of your research field by exposure to new research and the research of your peers;
• Expanding your research network by collaborating with other Editorial Board Members of the journal;
• Advancing your career by being active in your research field through your contribution to the journal;
• Receiving a full waiver on one publication per year once accepted by the journal.

If you are interested in joining us, please provide your academic CV or your official website and a list of keywords related to your research interests to the Editorial Office (healthcare@mdpi.com).

Healthcare Editorial Office

Conference: The Annual Meeting of the American Psychological Association 2025
Organization: The American Psychological Association
Date: 7–9 August 2025
Place: Denver, USA
Booth: 141

The Annual Meeting of American Psychological Association is organized annually. The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, with over 146,000 members, including scientists, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students.

APA 2025 will provide in-person engagement with professionals in psychology—including practitioners, researchers, scientists, academicians, students, and others—who are developing solutions to the challenges that they face within the field. 

The following open access journals will be represented:

• J. Intell.;
• Sexes;
• Adolescents;
• Psychology International;
• EJIHPE;
• Youth;
• Behavioral Sciences;
• Education Sciences;
• Psychiatry International;
• Children;
• Healthcare;
• Social Sciences.

If you plan on attending this conference, please feel free to stop by our booth, 141. 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://convention.apa.org/.

Conference: ESC Congress 2025
Date: 29 August–1 September 2025
Location: Madrid, Spain

We will be attending the ESC Congress 2025 together with the World Congress of Cardiology as an exhibitor. The event will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 29 August to 1 September 2025.

Organized by the European Society of Cardiology, the ESC Congress 2025 will focus on the theme “Cardiology Beyond Borders – Global Health”, highlighting the evolving role of cardiovascular disease within the broader global health landscape.

The following Open Access journals will be represented:

• JCM;
• JCDD;
• Healthcare;
• Biomedicines;
• Cardiogenetics;
• IJTM;
• Hearts;
• Medicina;
• IJERPH;
• Diseases;
• Genes;
• EJIHPE;
• JPM;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Tomography.

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 booth #B206 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.escardio.org/Congresses-Events/ESC-Congress.

Conference: The National Nursing Forum
Date: 23–25 July 2025
Place: Canberra, Australia

We are excited to announce that MDPI will participate as an exhibitor at the National Nursing Forum, from 23 to 25 July 2025.

The National Nursing Forum (NNF) is the Australian College of Nursing’s signature annual leadership and educational event, bringing together nurses, students, and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe.

With the theme of Courage, Compassion, Connection – Empowering Nurses for the Future, this year’s forum will explore and highlight how nurses are shaping the future of healthcare. With a strong line-up of speakers, the forum sessions will focus on workforce, digital health, planetary health, and clinical innovations.

Attendees will enjoy a full and rich forum experience with face-to-face presentations and interactions with the nursing network, the opportunity to connect with valuable sponsors and exhibitors to learn about the latest products, and more.

The following MDPI journals will be presenting at the conference:

• Nursing Reports;
• Healthcare;
• International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;
• Pediatric Reports;
• Emergency Care and Medicine;
• Hospitals;
• Geriatrics.

If you are planning to attend the conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at Booth #15 and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: https://www.acn.edu.au/events/national-nursing-forum.

MDPI is excited to collaborate with the University of Fernando Pessoa Canarias, Spain, to host an exclusive scientific publishing exchange in Spanish aimed at empowering researchers with the knowledge and tools needed for successful scientific publishing. This workshop will cover key aspects of MDPI’s open access publishing model, including journal selection, editorial workflow, and publication ethics. Participants will receive practical tips on improving their scientific writing and addressing reviewer comments, guided by experienced editors. To learn more about this event, please visit our webpage at the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/SPE-2.

Date: 23 May 2025
Time: 11:30–13:00
Venue: University of Fernando Pessoa Canarias, Spain
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ei1T6Yn-SG2LVgZolnW-Lw

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Conference: The 34th Annual Meeting of the Japan Federation of Gerontological Societies
Organization: Japan Federation of Gerontological Societies
Date: 27–29 June 2025
Place: Chiba, Japan

MDPI journals will be present as exhibitors at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Japan Federation of Gerontological Societies, which will be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, from 27 to 29 June 2025. The conference will be led by the “Japan Federation of Gerontological Societies" and co-organized by seven related societies. The aging rate in Japan exceeded 28 percent in 2018, and only the age group of 75 or older will increase in the future; by 2040, one in four people is expected to be over 75. In this unprecedented context of growing aging, leading institutes in Japan are comprehensively addressing issues such as Alzheimer's disease and homelessness. The importance of the Japan Federation of Gerontological Societies as a collection of multiple societies is increasing due to the country becoming super-aged; moreover, the problems of the elderly cannot be solved by a single field such as medical dentistry nursing, biology, or social sciences. The conference is held every two years, and the official website of the societies can be found at the following link: https://geront.jp/en/index.html.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Geriatrics;
• IJERPH;
• Healthcare;
• Nursing Reports;
• Diagnostics.

If you will be attending this conference, please feel free to visit our booth while you are there. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

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

Program:

International Nurses Day (IND) is an international day observed around the world on 12 May (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth) each year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society. The vital role of nurse’s work to raise the level of nursing in the region; to create evidence-based knowledge on nursing; and to influence national policies that will lead to the provision of high-quality, accessible, equitable, efficient and sensitive health services.

Building on the success of the 2024 IND theme, “The Economic Power of Care”, which demonstrated how strategic investment in nursing can bring significant economic and societal benefits, the 2025 theme shifts focus to the health and wellbeing of nurses. This theme underscores the critical role a healthy nursing workforce plays in strengthening economies, improving health systems, and ensuring better outcomes for communities worldwide.

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness of nursing.

“Exploring Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Critical Care Nursing: A Systematic Review”
by Elena Porcellato, Corrado Lanera, Honoria Ocagli and Matteo Danielis
Nurs. Rep. 2025, 15(2), 55; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/15/2/55

“European Nurses’ Burnout before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Patient Safety: A Scoping Review”
by Goitseone Mogomotsi and Jennifer Creese
Hospitals 2024, 1(2), 151–171; https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4524/1/2/13

“Potential of Assistive Robots in Clinical Nursing: An Observational Study of Nurses' Transportation Tasks in Rural Clinics of Bavaria, Germany”
by Domenic Sommer, Jakob Kasbauer, Dietmar Jakob, Sebastian Schmidt and Florian Wahl
Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 267–286; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/21

“Moral Resilience Reduces Levels of Quiet Quitting, Job Burnout, and Turnover Intention among Nurses: Evidence in the Post COVID-19 Era”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Nurs. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 254–266; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/14/1/20

“Association between Organizational Support and Turnover Intention in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Maria Malliarou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou and Daphne Kaitelidou
Healthcare 2024, 12(3), 291; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/3/291

“Association between Workplace Bullying, Job Stress, and Professional Quality of Life in Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa and Maria Mastrogianni
Healthcare 2024, 12(6), 623; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/6/623

“Quiet Quitting among Nurses Increases Their Turnover Intention: Evidence from Greece in the Post-COVID-19 Era”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Maria Malliarou, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou  and Daphne Kaitelidou
Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 79; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/1/79

“A Moderated Mediation Model of the Influence of Cynical Distrust, Medical Mistrust, and Anger on Vaccination Hesitancy in Nursing Staff”
by Athanasios Tselebis, Christos Sikaras, Charalampos Milionis, Eleni Paraskevi Sideri, Konstantinos Fytsilis, Styliani Maria Papageorgiou, Ioannis Ilias and Argyro Pachi
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(11), 2373–2387; https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/11/167

“Can Vitality and Mental Health Influence Upper Extremity Pain? A Prospective Cohort Study of 1185 Female Hospital Nurses”
by Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Ander Espin, Joaquín Calatayud, Sofía Pérez-Alenda, Carlos Cruz-Montecinos, Rubén López-Bueno, Jonas Vinstru, Markus D. Jakobsen and Lars Louis Andersen
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(10), 2192–2201; https://www.mdpi.com/2254-9625/13/10/154

“The Impact of Transformational Leadership in the Nursing Work Environment and Patients' Outcomes: A Systematic Review”
by Line Miray Kazin Ystaas, Monica Nikitara, Savoula Ghobrial, Evangelos Latzourakis, Giannis Polychronis and Costas S. Constantinou
Nurs. Rep. 2023, 13(3), 1271–1290; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/13/3/108

“Increased Job Burnout and Reduced Job Satisfaction for Nurses Compared to Other Healthcare Workers after the COVID-19 Pandemic”
by Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Evangelia Meimeti and Daphne Kaitelidou
Nurs. Rep. 2023, 13(3), 1090–1100; https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4403/13/3/95

“Nurses' Organization of Work and Its Relation to Workload in Medical Surgical Units: A Cross-Sectional Observational Multi-Center Study”
by Federica Maria Pia Ferramosca, Maddalena De Maria, Dhurata Ivziku, Barbara Raffaele, Marzia Lommi, Maria Ymelda Tolentino Diaz, Graziella Montini, Barbara Porcelli, Anna De Benedictis, Daniela Tartaglini et al.
Healthcare 2023, 11(2), 156; https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/2/156

Celebrated on 8 May, International Thalassaemia Day is dedicated to raising awareness among the general public and decision-makers about thalassaemia, supporting the lifelong and challenging journey of patients living with this severe blood disease, and honouring the memory of those we have lost, while renewing our commitment to finding a final cure.

Thalassaemia is more than just a disease. It transcends numbers and statistics, touching the lives of real people with real challenges and lived experiences. This year, we proudly embrace the theme, “Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritizing Patients”, and stand united under the powerful slogans “#WeAre1” and “PatientsFirst”.

In recognition of this important day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine. We believe that promoting such research contributes to enhanced public awareness and a greater understanding of thalassaemia.

“Childhood Anemia in Mozambique: A Multilevel Mixed-Effects Analysis of 2011–2022/23 Population-Based Surveys”
by Réka Maulide Cane, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Ronald Wasswa, Maria Patrícia Gonçalves, Luís Varandas and Isabel Craveiro
Healthcare 2025, 13(6), 635; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13060635

“Challenges of Iron Chelation in Thalassemic Children”
by Alkistis Adramerina and Marina Economou
Thalass. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 1-9; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep14010001

“A Case Report of Hyperhemolytic Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease, with a Special Focus on Avoiding the Use of Transfusions”
by Omar Obajed Al-Ali, György Pfliegler, Ferenc Magyari, Fanni Borics, László Imre Pinczés, Árpád Illés and Boglárka Brúgós
Thalass. Rep. 2024, 14(1), 18-25; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep14010003

“Vamifeport: Monography of the First Oral Ferroportin Inhibitor”
by Federica Pilo and Emanuele Angelucci
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(18), 5524; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13185524

“Prognostic Role of Multiparametric Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Neo Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia”
by Antonella Meloni, Laura Pistoia, Paolo Ricchi, Aurelio Maggio, Valerio Cecinati, Filomena Longo, Francesco Sorrentino, Zelia Borsellino, Alessandra Salvo, Vincenza Rossi et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(5), 1281; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13051281

“Pancreatic T2* Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Prediction of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia”
by Antonella Meloni, Laura Pistoia, Paolo Ricchi, Vincenzo Positano, Filomena Longo, Zelia Borsellino, Valerio Cecinati, Giuseppe Messina, Elisabetta Corigliano, Rosamaria Rosso et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6015; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186015

“Health-Related Quality-of-Life Profile of Pediatric Patients with β Thalassemia after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation”
by Olga Mulas, Fabio Efficace, Maria Grazia Orofino, Antonio Piroddi, Eugenia Piras, Adriana Vacca, Susanna Barella, Alessandro Costa, Johannes M. Giesinger, Giorgio La Nasa et al.
J. Clin. Med. 2023, 12(18), 6047; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12186047

“Association between Glomerular Filtration Rate and β-Thalassemia Major: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Shahad Saif Khandker, Nurani Jannat, Deepannita Sarkar, Alif Hasan Pranto, Ismoth Ara Hoque, Jemema Zaman, Md. Nizam Uddin and Ehsan Suez
Thalass. Rep. 2023, 13(3), 195-205; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep13030018

“Bone Marrow Transplantation in Nonmalignant Haematological Diseases: What Have We Learned about Thalassemia?”
by Luca Castagna, Stefania Tringali, Giuseppe Sapienza, Roberto Bono, Rosario Di Maggio and Aurelio Maggio
Thalass. Rep. 2023, 13(2), 122-130; https://doi.org/10.3390/thalassrep13020011

“Emerging Therapies and Strategies in Thalassemia: Toward a New Era in Management—2nd Edition”	“Feature Papers in Thalassemia Reports”