Announcements

MDPI is honored to announce the recipients of the 2025 Best Paper Awards, celebrating exceptional research for its scientific merit and broad impact. After a rigorous evaluation process conducted by Academic Editors, this year’s awards showcase papers that stand out for their innovation, relevance, and high-quality presentation.

Out of a highly competitive pool, 396 winning papers have been recognized for their exceptional contributions. We congratulate these authors for pushing the boundaries of their respective disciplines.

At MDPI, we are dedicated to broadening the reach of innovative science. To learn more about the award-winning papers and explore research projects in your field of study, please visit the following links:

• Biology and Life Sciences;
• Business and Economics;
• Chemistry and Materials Sciences;
• Computer Sciences and Mathematics;
• Engineering;
• Environmental and Earth Sciences;
• Medicine and Pharmacology;
• Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities;
• Physical Sciences;
• Public Health and Healthcare.

About MDPI Awards:

To reward the global research community and enhance academic dialogue, MDPI journals regularly host award programs across diverse scientific disciplines. These awards, serving as a source of inspiration and recognition, help raise the influence of talented individuals who have been credited with outstanding achievements and whose work drives the advancement of their fields.

Explore the Best Paper Awards open for participation, please click here.

MDPI is delighted to announce the establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award. Named in honor of Professor Michele Parrinello, the award celebrates his exceptional contributions and his profound impact on the field of computational physical science research.

The award will be presented biennially to distinguished scientists who have made outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of computational physical science—spanning physics, chemistry, and materials science.

About Professor Michele Parrinello

"Do not be afraid of new things. I see it many times when we discuss a new thing that young people are scared to go against the mainstream a little bit, thinking what is going to happen to me and so on. Be confident that what you do is meaningful, and do not be afraid, do not listen too much to what other people have to say.”

——Professor Michele Parrinello

Born in Messina in 1945, he received his degree from the University of Bologna and is currently affiliated with the Italian Institute of Technology. Professor Parrinello is known for his many technical innovations in the field of atomistic simulations and for a wealth of interdisciplinary applications ranging from materials science to chemistry and biology. Together with Roberto Car, he introduced ab initio molecular dynamics, also known as the Car–Parrinello method, marking the beginning of a new era both in the area of electronic structure calculations and in molecular dynamics simulations. He is also known for the Parrinello–Rahman method, which allows crystalline phase transitions to be studied by molecular dynamics. More recently, he has introduced metadynamics for the study of rare events and the calculation of free energies.

For his work, he has been awarded many prizes and honorary degrees. He is a member of numerous academies and learned societies, including the German Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften, the British Royal Society, and the Italian Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, which is the major academy in his home country of Italy.

Award Committee

The award committee will be chaired by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, a computational condensed matter physicist, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and professor at the Department of Physics, Fudan University. Professor Xin-Gao Gong will lead a panel of several senior experts in the field to oversee the evaluation and selection process. The Institute for Computational Physical Sciences at Fudan University (Shanghai, China), led by Professor Xin-Gao Gong, will serve as the supporting institute for the award.

"We hope the Michele Parrinello Award will recognize scientists who have made significant contributions to the field of computational condensed matter physics and at the same time set a benchmark for the younger generation, providing clear direction for their pursuit—this is precisely the original intention behind establishing the award."

——Professor Xin-Gao Gong

The first edition of the award was officially launched on 1 November 2025. Nominations will be accepted before the end of March 2026. For further details, please visit mparrinelloaward.org.

About the MDPI Sustainability Foundation and MDPI Awards

The Michele Parrinello Award is part of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation, which is dedicated to advancing sustainable development through scientific progress and global collaboration. The foundation also oversees the World Sustainability Award, the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award, and the Tu Youyou Award. The establishment of the Michele Parrinello Award will further enrich the existing award portfolio, providing continued and diversified financial support to outstanding professionals across various fields. 

In addition to these foundation-level awards, MDPI journals also recognize outstanding contributions through a range of honors, including Best Paper Awards, Outstanding Reviewer Awards, Young Investigator Awards, Travel Awards, Best PhD Thesis Awards, Editor of Distinction Awards, and others. These initiatives aim to recognize excellence across disciplines and career stages, contributing to the long-term vitality and sustainability of scientific research.

Find more information on awards here.

MDPI will be attending the 129th Annual Meeting of the Japan Pediatric Society, which will be held from 17 to 19 Apr 2026 in Shimonoseki, Japan.

The Japan Pediatric Society was established on December 3, 1896, on the same day as the founding meeting of the Pediatric Research Society at the Nihon-bashi Kairakuen in Tokyo, and such was later recognized as the first general meeting. Previously (1890), several physicians working in the field of pediatrics at the Tokyo Imperial University had met under the name of the “Mumei-kai”. Two years later, the name was changed to the with the participation of Prof. Osa Hirota of the Department of Pediatrics, Tokyo Imperial University. The society had 45 members nationwide in 1895 and published 100 copies of the first edition of its official journal entitled “Pediatrics”.

The following open access journals will be represented at this conference:

• JCM;
• IJERPH;
• Pediatric Reports;
• Children;
• Women;
• Allergies;
• Medicina;
• Diseases;
• Epidemiologia.

If you are planning to attend this event, please feel free to visit our booth and speak to our representatives. We look forward to meeting you in person and will assist you with any queries that you may have.

For more information about this conference, please visit the official website via https://site2.convention.co.jp/129jps/index.html.

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal with a 2024 impact factor of 2.9 and a 5‑year impact factor of 3.3. On 16 February 2026, we successfully held the Editorial Board Meeting for the “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section. The meeting was hosted by the Section’s Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Nathan Wong, with nine Editorial Board Members in attendance to discuss the development of the “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section. We sincerely appreciate the valuable insights and constructive suggestions shared by members. We also welcome additional members to participate in our future online meetings and conference booths and to collaborate with us to advance the journal's development.

The meeting commenced with an overview presentation covering key information about the journal and its “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section, as detailed below:

• The journal’s performance data, distribution of scholars, editorial procedure details, and paper promotion channels;
• The journal’s diverse marketing activities, including conference sponsorship, free online webinars, virtual conferences, social media accounts, awards, and society collaborations;
• Publication statistics of the “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section over the past three years, the most popular publications and Special Issues within two years, and an overview of the Section Members.

The following topics were discussed at this Editorial Board meeting:

• Maintaining a rigorous peer review process, including implementing stricter pre-check standards to prioritize novel and adequately powered studies, and inviting reviewers with topic-specific expertise;
• Encouraging innovative and impactful research submissions;
• Expanding and diversifying the Editorial Board membership;
• Encouraging members to propose high-quality Special Issues, including joint cross-sectional Special Issues;
• Members recommended several emerging topics aligned with current research trends;
• Establishing collaborations with cardiovascular societies;
• Further promoting highly cited papers from the “Cardiovascular” Section.

Attendee list (ordered alphabetically):

• Prof. Dr. Axel Brandes, Esbjerg Hospital-University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Denmark;
• Prof. Dr. Jeffrey L. Anderson, Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Karol Kaminski, Medical University of Bialystok, Poland;
• Prof. Dr. Nathan Wong  (Section Editor-in-Chief), University of California Irvine, USA;
• Dr. Nicola Cosentino, Centro Cardiologico Monzino, Italy;
• Dr. Shemy Carasso, ¹ B Padeh Medical Center, Israel; ² Bar-Ilan University, Israel;
• Prof. Dr. Taulant Muka, Epistudia, Switzerland;
• Prof. Dr. Thierry H. Le Jemtel,  Tulane University Heart and Vascular Institute, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Tim A. Fischell, Borgess Heart Institute and Western Michigan University, USA.

To access additional statistics for the “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section, please click here.

We welcome you to participate in the free online conference “The 4th International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine”, which includes the “Cardiovascular Medicine” Section. Abstract submissions for this conference are open until 7 August 2026. For further details, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/events.

This webinar explores cutting-edge biomedical research in neurodegeneration and dementia. It focuses on advances in the critical clinical, social, and financial domains. The first two relate to the devastation that can come from the loss of those faculties that most define and connect us as humans, and the last relates to both microeconomic (affecting individuals and their families) and macroeconomic (costs to healthcare systems and state and national governments) challenges. These topics are relevant to a wide variety of professionals working in this field. The discussion will begin with a broad overview of our current understanding and provide a careful examination of how well that understanding is (or is not) supported by the current evidence. We will then present basic and translational scientific advances that challenge widely held (though inadequately supported) views, then conclude with a look at new and promising therapeutic approaches.

Date: 12 March 2026
Time: 3:00–4:55 p.m. EDT | 8:00–9:55 p.m. CET
Webinar ID: 819 6355 0694
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/JCM-21

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic or institutional email addresses will be prioritized. 

Unable to attend? Feel free to still register; we will inform you when the recording is available.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Daniel H. Silverman, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, USA;
• Prof. Michael S. Wolfe, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Kansas, USA;
• Prof. John R. Lukens, Center for Brain Immunology and Glia, University of Virginia, USA;
• Dr. Miranda E. Orr, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, USA;

Conference: 35th International Congress of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
Date: 16–19 June 2026
Location: Valletta, Malta

MDPI will be attending the 35th International Congress of the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, which will be held from 16 June to 19 June 2026, as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from various backgrounds to visit our booth and share their latest ideas with us.

The European Society for Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) is the world’s premier paediatric and neonatal critical care medicine society. ESPNIC is one of the oldest and largest paediatric scientific societies in Europe and the only one exclusively dedicated to critical care, that is, to the sickest children affected by complex disorders needing vital support, complex techniques, and multidisciplinary emergency management.

The ESPNIC promotes the delivery of the highest quality of care to critically ill children throughout Europe. The core values are truly multidisciplinary and multi-professional, focusing on intensive care medicine for the most critically ill patients and their families that we are daily taking care of in the neonatal (NICU) and the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

The ESPNIC will be held from 16 June to 19 June 2026, at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. We invite you to join us in Valletta, Malta, as we work together to promote the collective advancement of domestic research levels in the field of intensive care medicine.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Children;
• Pediatric Reports;
• IJERPH;
• Trends in Public Health;
• Clinics and Practice;
• Anesthesia Research;
• JCM;
• Reports;
• Diagnostics;
• Antibiotics;
• Diseases;
• Therapeutics;
• Nursing Reports.

Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383) invites you to explore our selected, highly cited Special Issues published between 2023 and 2025. These Special Issues have attracted significant attention and achieved high citation impact. They cover a wide range of topics, including temporomandibular disorders, myopia, pulmonary embolism, inflammatory skin diseases, and infertility. We hope these Special Issues can provide insights and references for scholars in related fields.  In addition, we encourage you to explore the official website of JCM (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm) for additional engaging activities. We are also open to suggestions. Please contact the JCM Editorial Office at jcm@mdpi.com.

	1. “Gynecologic and Obstetric Pathologies: From Birth to Menopause” Guest Editor: Dr. Panagiotis Christopoulos Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/84XSDXLLL5
	2. “Advanced Research in Myopia and Other Visual Disorders” Guest Editors: Dr. Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina, Dr. Clara Martinez-Perez and Dr. Miguel Angel Sánchez-Tena Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/H1GN2KR3RJ
	3. “Recent Advances in Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombosis” Guest Editors: Dr. Andrea Boccatonda and Dr. Mauro Silingardi Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/627ZWHN1UZ
	4. “Chronic Inflammatory Skin Diseases: An Update for Clinician—Part II” Guest Editor: Dr. Matteo Megna Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/86Q9H3743L
	5. “Chronic Complications of Diabetes: Prevalence, Prevention and Management” Guest Editor: Dr. Ilias Migdalis Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/0W1S1Y24ED
	6. “Pulmonary Embolism and Its Complications: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment” Guest Editor: Dr. Brett J. Carroll Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/V34ZG68712
	7. “Review Special Issue Series: Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Medicine” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Nandu Goswami Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/0514666176
	8. “Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Konstantinos A. Zikopoulos Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/233D25OURQ
	9. “The Current Trend in the Management of Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders” Guest Editor: Dr. Luís Eduardo Almeida Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/UC2M34998J
	10. “Clinical Advances in Head and Neck Imaging including Dentistry” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Erich Sorantin Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/G8LV42N253
	11. “(Cardio-)Vascular System in Health and Disease: Current Update and Perspectives—Volume II” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Nandu Goswami Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jcm/special_issues/0SI4NJX5QI

Message from the webinar Chair:

This webinar focuses on at-risk mental states (ARMSs) and pertains to the Special Issue in the Journal of Clinical Medicine (JCM, ISSN: 2077-0383). The program will address core psychopathological and clinical dimensions, with particular emphasis on aberrant salience mechanisms, the high rate of psychiatric comorbidity in ARMSs, and the clinical rationale and emerging evidence for the use of long-acting therapies. This webinar aims to provide an updated, evidence-based framework for early detection, risk stratification, and intervention strategies for individuals at risk for psychosis.

Date: 11 March at 1:30 p.m. CET | 8:30 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 880 8133 1435
Webinar webpage: https://sciforum.net/event/JCM-20

Register now for free!

Program:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Giovanni Camardese, ¹ Department of Life Science, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy; ² Department of Neuroscience, Head-Neck and Chest, Section of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy;
Prof. Michele Ribolsi, Department of Life Science, Health, and Health Professions, Link Campus University, Rome, Italy;
Dr. Federico Fiori Nastro, Chair of Psychiatry, Department of Systems Medicine, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Santa Lucia Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy;
Dr. Lorenzo Moccia, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.

Relevant Special Issue:
“Advances in Schizophrenia and Related Psychotic Disorders”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Giovanni Camardese and Dr. Michele Ribolsi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026

We are delighted to invite you to the World Kidney Day 2026 Webinar, taking place on 12 March 2026, with the theme of “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”. This webinar highlights the urgent need to advance prevention, early detection, and equitable access to kidney care while also addressing the environmental impact of kidney disease and its treatments. Climate-related risks such as air pollution, heat stress, and dehydration are increasingly linked to kidney disease, and the resource-intensive nature of some therapies underscores the importance of more sustainable healthcare practices.

The webinar will feature leading experts from research, clinical practice, and public health who will share insights and strategies to improve kidney health outcomes across diverse populations. The session aims to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and support actions that protect both people and the planet through more equitable and sustainable kidney care.

Date: 12 March 2026 at 6.00 p.m. CET | 1.00 p.m. EST | 10.00 a.m. PST
Webinar ID: 812 9109 9546
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/MWKD2026-2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

Register now for free!

Program (Session 2):

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Surya Nauli, Chapman University, United States;
• Prof. Yuri Battaglia, University of Verona, Italy.

We are delighted to invite you to the World Kidney Day 2026 Webinar, taking place on 12 March 2026, with the theme of “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet”. This webinar highlights the urgent need to advance prevention, early detection, and equitable access to kidney care while also addressing the environmental impact of kidney disease and its treatments. Climate-related risks such as air pollution, heat stress, and dehydration are increasingly linked to kidney disease, and the resource-intensive nature of some therapies underscores the importance of more sustainable healthcare practices.

This webinar will feature leading experts from research, clinical practice, and public health who will share insights and strategies to improve kidney health outcomes across diverse populations. The session aims to foster collaboration, raise awareness, and support actions that protect both people and the planet through more equitable and sustainable kidney care.

Date: 12 March 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CET | 8:00 p.m. JPT | 7:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 827 1459 8486
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/MWKD2026-1

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations made with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch online.

Register now for free!

Program (Session 1):

Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. Kunitoshi Iseki, Nakamura Clinic, Japan;
• Dr. Jing Miao, Mayo Clinic, USA;
• Dr. Saisho Yoshifumi, Saisho Diabetes Clinic, Japan.