Announcements

Conference: The 146th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (Osaka)
Date: 26–29 March 2026
Location: Osaka, Japan

MDPI will be attending the 146th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (Osaka) as an exhibitor, which will be held from 26 to 29 March 2026, and we welcome researchers from diverse backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

Pharmaceutical sciences are comprehensive sciences that require expertise from a wide range of academic fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, medical sciences, and clinical sciences. In order to overcome the various challenges surrounding pharmaceutical sciences today, cross-disciplinary collaboration beyond traditional boundaries has become increasingly important and will be emphasized and discussed during the 146th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (Osaka).

The conference is organized by the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan and chaired by Prof. Takashi Ohshima from the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University. The theme is Promoting the Ecosystem in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Future Innovation through Cross-disciplinary Collaboration. This conference will bring together around 5,000 scientists and students to share research advances covering a wide range of scientific topics. The sessions include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Pharmaceutical Chemistry; (2) Pharmaceutical Physics; (3) Pharmaceutical Biology; (4) Pharmaceutical Health Science and Environmental Toxicology; (5) Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences; and (6) Others.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Pharmaceuticals;
• Diseases;
• Pharmacy;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Antibodies;
• Biomedicines;
• Future Pharmacology;
• JPBI;
• JPM;
• Marine Drugs;
• Medicines;
• Pharmaceutics;
• Pharmacoepidemiology.

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.

We are honored to recognize the 2024 MDPI Top 1000 Reviewers—scholars whose exemplary commitment to rigorous and constructive peer review is vital in upholding the highest standards of academic publishing.

Selected from a distinguished pool of 215,000 reviewers from 65 countries and regions worldwide, these honorees stand out for their exceptional expertise, diligence, and dedication to advancing research through timely and thoughtful reviews. Their constructive and impartial feedback ensures the publication of high-quality, impactful research, while their timely reviews facilitate swift revisions and faster publication of innovative work.

Peer review is the invisible foundation of academic progress. With gratitude and respect, we celebrate these 1000 scholars who made that foundation stronger in 2024. We respected all privacy preferences, with part of nominees opting for limited attribution.

The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

International Universal Health Coverage Day, observed annually on 12 December, is a global response to the rallying cry: “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!” This day confronts the stark reality that millions are excluded from essential care due to financial barriers and mobilizes the world to transform health systems from privileges into universal rights.

Aligned with this year’s theme and Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, MDPI underscores that research is not an academic exercise—it is a vital tool for diagnosing system failures and prescribing equitable solutions. From health economics studies that expose catastrophic spending, to innovations in low-cost diagnostics and community-based insurance models, researchers are providing the evidence and innovations to turn public frustration into actionable policy.

Join us in observing International Universal Health Coverage Day and supporting efforts to turn the promise of health for all into a tangible reality.

“Trends, Challenges, and Socioeconomic Impacts of HIV in Bangladesh: A Data-Driven Analysis (2000–2024)”
by Awnon Bhowmik, Mahmudul Hasan, Mrinal Saha and Goutam Saha
Sexes 2025, 6(3), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6030034

“Development and Metrological Characterization of Low-Cost Wearable Pulse Oximeter”
by Andrea Cataldo, Enrico Cataldo, Antonio Masciullo and Raissa Schiavoni
Bioengineering 2025, 12(3), 314; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12030314

“Consequences of Hospital Closures for the Health Insurance Industry in the United States”
by Rainer W. G. Gruessner
Hospitals 2025, 2(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/hospitals2010002

“Enhancing Therapy Adherence: Impact on Clinical Outcomes, Healthcare Costs, and Patient Quality of Life”
by Urszula Religioni, Rocío Barrios-Rodríguez, Pilar Requena, Mariola Borowska and Janusz Ostrowski
Medicina 2025, 61(1), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina61010153

“Human Rights and Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in Health and Well-Being Policy Documents Relevant to Children and Young People in Ireland”
by Megan Lambert and Joanne McVeigh
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(9), 1252; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21091252

“Multidimensional Impact of Dupilumab on Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: A Complete Health Technology Assessment of Clinical, Economic, and Non-Clinical Domains”
by Ignazio La Mantia, Giancarlo Ottaviano, Martina Ragusa, Matteo Trimarchi, Emanuela Foglia, Fabrizio Schettini, Daniele Bellavia and Elena Cantone
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040347

“Factors in Immigrant Children’s Use of Physician and Dentist Visits, Hospital Care, and Prescribed Medication in the United States”
by Tyrone C. Cheng and Celia C. Lo
Eur. J. Investig. Health Psychol. Educ. 2023, 13(10), 2251-2261; https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13100159

“Cost Analysis of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography in Cardiology: A Case Study of a University Hospital Complex in the Euro Region”
by Francisco Reyes-Santias, Carlos García-García, Beatriz Aibar-Guzmán, Ana García-Campos, Octavio Cordova-Arevalo, Margarita Mendoza-Pintos, Sergio Cinza-Sanjurjo, Manuel Portela-Romero, Pilar Mazón-Ramos and Jose Ramon Gonzalez-Juanatey
Healthcare 2023, 11(14), 2084; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11142084

“Financial Toxicity and Out-of-Pocket Costs for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer”
by Justin Smith, Justin Yu, Louisa G. Gordon and Madhavi Chilkuri
Curr. Oncol. 2023, 30(5), 4922-4935; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol30050371

“Disentangling the Cost of Orphan Drugs Marketed in the United States”
by Hana Althobaiti, Enrique Seoane-Vazquez, Lawrence M. Brown, Marc L. Fleming and Rosa Rodriguez-Monguio
Healthcare 2023, 11(4), 558; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11040558

“3D Printing in LMICs: Functional Design for Upper Limb Prosthetics in Uganda”
by Ali Hussaini, Peter Kyberd, Benedict Mulindwa, Robert Ssekitoleko, William Keeble, Laurence Kenney and David Howard
Prosthesis 2023, 5(1), 130-147; https://doi.org/10.3390/prosthesis5010011

The 1st International Online Conference on Clinical Reports Organizer: MDPI and Reports Volume Editor: Toshio Hattori Highlights Improving Bone Protection Provision for Patients with Fragility Fractures by Aaron Goldberg Leveraging Digital Health for Pandemic Response: Reliable Telemonitoring and Personalized Patient Care by Maria Montserrat Pérez García et al. Click here to read the full list of papers.

We are pleased to announce updates to our article template, aimed at improving the readability and visual appeal of our publications. The following updates will be applied to articles published in volumes in 2026, starting from 19 December 2025.

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In November 2025, the Brazilian Society of Personalized Medicine (SBMP) became affiliated with the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426). As part of this collaboration, all members of SBMP enjoy a discount on the article processing charge (APC) when submitting articles to the Journal of Personalized Medicine.

The Brazilian Society of Personalized Medicine (SBMP) is a national scientific medical association. It is composed of physicians from various specialties and other health professionals who believe in individualized patient care and preventive treatment of chronic diseases and conditions. The goal is to share information about the importance of individualized treatment, innovations, and new therapeutic strategies in personalized medicine for medical professionals, other healthcare professionals, and the general public.

SBMP is a professional organization whose mission is closely aligned with the scope of JPM, and we look forward to collaborating to publish state-of-the-art research from its members in this field.

We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers on rheumatology that were published in Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426). We would also like to promote some Special Issues on this topic that are currently open for submission and may be of interest to you.

1. “The Inflammatory Profile Orchestrated by Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus”
by Corina Daniela Ene and Ilinca Nicolae
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(6), 934; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13060934
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/6/934
Cited by 10 | Viewed by 2235+

2. “Association of Oral Health with Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Nationwide Cohort Study”
by Yoonkyung Chang, Min Kyung Chung, Jung-Hyun Park and Tae-Jin Song
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(2), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13020340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/2/340
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 3390+

3. “Sex Bias in Diagnostic Delay: Are Axial Spondyloarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis Still Phantom Diseases in Women? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Francesca Bandinelli, Bianca Martinelli-Consumi, Mirko Manetti and Maria Sole Vallecoccia
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/91
Cited by 9 | Viewed by 2765+

4. “An AI Approach to Identifying Novel Therapeutics for Rheumatoid Arthritis”
by Jency R. Rajan, Stephen McDonald, Anthony J. Bjourson, Shu-Dong Zhang and David S. Gibson
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(12), 1633; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13121633
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/12/1633
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 3275+

5. “ReLiFiRa (Real Life Filgotinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis): Retrospective Study of Efficacy and Safety in Common Clinical Practice”
by Maurizio Benucci, Marco Bardelli, Massimiliano Cazzato, Elenia Laurino, Francesca Bartoli, Arianna Damiani, Francesca Li Gobbi, Anna Panaccione, Luca Di Cato, Laura Niccoli et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(9), 1303; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13091303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/9/1303
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 2755+

6. “The Effects of Smoking, Alcohol, and Dietary Habits on the Progression and Management of Spondyloarthritis”
by Mauro Fatica, Eneida Çela, Mario Ferraioli, Luisa Costa, Paola Conigliaro, Alberto Bergamini, Francesco Caso and Maria Sole Chimenti
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(12), 1114; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14121114
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/12/1114
Cited by 6 | Viewed by 2640+

7. “Ultrasonographic Insights into Peripheral Psoriatic Arthritis: Updates in Diagnosis and Monitoring”
by Karina Rossi Bonfiglioli, Fernanda Oliveira de Andrade Lopes, Letícia Queiroga de Figueiredo, Luis Fernando Fernandes Ferrari and Lissiane Guedes
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 550; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14060550
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/6/550
Cited by 4 | Viewed by 5120+

8. “Drug Survival, Effectiveness and Safety of Secukinumab in Axial Spondyloarthritis up to 4 Years: A Real-Life Single Center Experience”
by Alexandra-Diana Diaconu, Cristina Pomîrleanu, Mara Russu, Georgiana Strugariu, Eugen Ancuța, Irina Ciortescu, Cristina Bologa, Bianca Codrina Morărașu, Mihai Constantin and Alexandr Ceasovschih
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040417
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/4/417
Cited by 3 | Viewed by 2587+

Special Issues:

You can view the abovementioned articles and submit relevant papers to JPM via https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

We are delighted to share some of the highly cited papers on artificial intelligence that were published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine (JPM, ISSN: 2075-4426). We would also like to promote some Special Issues on this topic that are currently open for submission and may be of interest to you.

1. “Advancing Patient Care: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Healthcare”
by Diana Gina Poalelungi, Carmina Liana Musat, Ana Fulga, Marius Neagu, Anca Iulia Neagu, Alin Ionut Piraianu and Iuliu Fulga
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(8), 1214; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13081214
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/8/1214
Cited by 100 | Viewed by 20,895+

2. “Challenging ChatGPT 3.5 in Senology—An Assessment of Concordance with Breast Cancer Tumor Board Decision Making”
by Sebastian Griewing, Niklas Gremke, Uwe Wagner, Michael Lingenfelder, Sebastian Kuhn and Jelena Boekhoff
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(10), 1502; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13101502
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/10/1502
Cited by 53 | Viewed by 4510+

3. “Digital Twins’ Advancements and Applications in Healthcare, Towards Precision Medicine”
by Konstantinos Papachristou, Paraskevi F. Katsakiori, Panagiotis Papadimitroulas, Lidia Strigari and George C. Kagadis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(11), 1101; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14111101
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/11/1101
Cited by 41 | Viewed by 8605+

4. “Intelligent Digital Twins for Personalized Migraine Care”
by Parisa Gazerani
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(8), 1255; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13081255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/8/1255
Cited by 39 | Viewed by 5545+

5. “Breaking Barriers—The Intersection of AI and Assistive Technology in Autism Care: A Narrative Review”
by Antonio Iannone and Daniele Giansanti
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010041
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/41
Cited by 36 | Viewed by 11,990+

6. “Leveraging Machine Learning for Personalized Wearable Biomedical Devices: A Review”
by Ali Olyanasab and Mohsen Annabestani
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(2), 203; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14020203
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/2/203
Cited by 29 | Viewed by 14,055+

7. “Revolutionizing Cancer Research: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Biobanking”
by Chiara Frascarelli, Giuseppina Bonizzi, Camilla Rosella Musico, Eltjona Mane, Cristina Cassi, Elena Guerini Rocco, Annarosa Farina, Aldo Scarpa, Rita Lawlor, Luca Reggiani Bonetti et al.
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(9), 1390; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13091390
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/9/1390
Cited by 28 | Viewed by 5135+

8. “Applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia: A Systematic Review”
by Isabella Veneziani, Angela Marra, Caterina Formica, Alessandro Grimaldi, Silvia Marino, Angelo Quartarone and Giuseppa Maresca
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(1), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14010113
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/1/113
Cited by 27 | Viewed by 7745+

9. “Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare: An Overview of the Applications of Digital Technologies in Diet Management”
by Tagne Poupi Theodore Armand, Hee-Cheol Kim and Jung-In Kim
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(3), 254; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14030254
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/14/3/254
Cited by 23 | Viewed by 7265+

10. “AI-Driven Decision Support for Early Detection of Cardiac Events: Unveiling Patterns and Predicting Myocardial Ischemia”
by Luís B. Elvas, Miguel Nunes, Joao C. Ferreira, Miguel Sales Dias and Luís Brás Rosário
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(9), 1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13091421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/9/1421
Cited by 20 | Viewed by 4490+

Special Issues:

You can view the abovementioned articles and submit relevant papers to JPM via https://www.mdpi.com/journal/jpm.

1 December is World AIDS Day, the day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days.

In recognition of this day, we recommend the following related articles, Special Issues, and journals spanning multidisciplinary fields, including clinical medicine and biology. We believe that sharing such research can raise the public’s awareness and understanding of AIDS. The aim is to strengthen scientific cooperation in response to increased awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic.

“Progress and Challenges in HIV-1 Vaccine Research: A Comprehensive Overview”
by Alex C. Boomgarden and Chitra Upadhyay
Vaccines 2025, 13(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13020148

“Drug-Drug Interactions Between HIV Antivirals and Concomitant Drugs in HIV Patients: What We Know and What We Need to Know”
by Emanuela De Bellis, Danilo Donnarumma, Adele Zarrella, Salvatore Maria Mazzeo, Annarita Pagano, Valentina Manzo, Ines Mazza, Francesco Sabbatino, Graziamaria Corbi, Pasquale Pagliano et al.
Pharmaceutics 2025, 17(1), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics17010031

“High Prevalence of High-Risk HPV Among People with and Without HIV: Insights into Risk Factors for Tailored Screening Approaches”
by Elena Bruzzesi, Federica Gandini, Sara Diotallevi, Riccardo Lolatto, Massimo Cernuschi, Caterina Candela, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Flavia Passini, Andrea Marco Tamburini, Roberto Burioni et al.
Microorganisms 2024, 12(12), 2571; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12122571

“Association Between Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Inflammation, and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in HIV-Positive Patients on Antiretroviral Therapy”
by Madalina-Ianca Suba, Bogdan Hogea, Ahmed Abu-Awwad, Voichita Elena Lazureanu, Ovidiu Rosca, Daniela Gurgus, Sorina Maria Denisa Laitin and Alina Abu-Awwad
Diseases 2024, 12(12), 313; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases12120313

“NSC95397 Is a Novel HIV-1 Latency-Reversing Agent”
by Randilea Nichols Doyle, Vivian Yang, Yetunde I. Kayode, Robert Damoiseaux, Harry E. Taylor and Oliver I. Fregoso
Viruses 2024, 16(11), 1783; https://doi.org/10.3390/v16111783

“HIV Self-Testing: A Discussion on the Benefits, Limitations, and Implications for Public Health with a Focus on Poland”
by Aleksandra Kozieł, Igor Domański, Aleksandra Szymczak, Tomasz Dudzik, Brygida Knysz and Bartosz Szetela
Diagnostics 2024, 14(22), 2475; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14222475

“Tumor Initiation and Progression in People Living on Antiretroviral Therapies”
by Seun E. Olufemi, Daniel A. Adediran, Temitope Sobodu, Isaac O. Adejumo, Olumide F. Ajani and Elijah K. Oladipo
Biologics 2024, 4(4), 390-406; https://doi.org/10.3390/biologics4040024

“J3ExoA: A Novel Anti-HIV Immunotoxin Fusion of Anti-Gp120 J3VHH and PE38 Fragment of Pseudomonas Exotoxin A”
by Seth H. Pincus, Kun Luo, Tami Peters, James T. Gordy, Frances M. Cole, Grant Klug, Kelli Ober, Tamera K. Marcotte and Richard B. Markham
Pharmaceuticals 2025, 18(9), 1305; https://doi.org/10.3390/ph18091305

“A Memo on Factors Associated with Perception of Stigma Attached to PrEP: Evidence from the Keeping It LITE Study”
by Shahin Davoudpour, Gregory L. Phillips II, Pedro A. Serrano, Audrey L. French and Sybil G. Hosek
Sexes 2024, 5(3), 300-316; https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes5030023

“Effects of E-Cigarettes on the Lung and Systemic Metabolome in People with HIV”
by Aline Zaparte, Courtney J. Christopher, Connie Arnold, Lauren Richey, Adairre Castille, Kyle Mistretta, Christopher M. Taylor, Huiyi Lin, Steve Nelson, John P. Kirwan, John W. Apolzan, Shawn R. Campagna and David A. Welsh
Metabolites 2024, 14(8), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/metabo14080434

“Bone Tissue Changes in Individuals Living with HIV/AIDS: The Importance of a Hierarchical Approach in Investigating Bone Fragility”
by Jelena Jadzic, Gordana Dragovic, Relja Lukic, Bozana Obradovic and Marija Djuric
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(8), 791; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14080791

“Advanced Therapies for Human Immunodeficiency Virus”
by Daniel Josef Lindegger
Med. Sci. 2024, 12(3), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci12030033

“Antiretroviral Therapy Switch in HIV-Infected Adults from a Regional HIV/AIDS Center in NE Romania”
by Isabela Ioana Loghin, Șerban Alin Rusu, Andrei Vâţă, Mihaela Cobaschi, Ion Cecan, Carmen Manciuc and Carmen Mihaela Dorobăţ
Medicina 2024, 60(6), 854; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60060854

“Alterations in the Gut Microbiome Composition of People Living with HIV in the Asia–Pacific Region: A Systematic Review”
by Paul Benedic U. Salvador, Patrick Josemaria d. R. Altavas, Mark Angelo S. del Rosario, Eric David B. Ornos and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 846-861; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030066

“Systematic Review: HIV, Aging, and Housing—A North American Perspective, 2012–2023”
by Arthur S. Chaminuka, Gayle Prybutok, Victor R. Prybutok and William D. Senn
Healthcare 2024, 12(10), 992; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12100992

“The Role of MicroRNAs in HIV Infection”
by Nicolas Morando, Mara Cecilia Rosenzvit, Maria A. Pando and Jens Allmer
Genes 2024, 15(5), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15050574

“HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics” Guest Editor: Dr. Boris Kevin Tchounga Submission deadline: 15 March 2026	“HIV Expression in Diverse Cell Types: Mechanisms, Regulation, and Pathogenesis” Guest Editor: Dr. Rosemary Kiernan Submission deadline: 20 March 2026
“Research on HIV/AIDS Vaccine” Guest Editors: Dr. Portia Chipo Mutevedzi and Dr. Nagesh Kolishetti Submission deadline: 31 May 2026	“Gene and Cell Therapy: New Findings from Medical Research and Treatment” Guest Editors: Dr. Lorella Tripodi and Dr. Antonio Di Stasi Submission deadline: 30 June 2026
“Emerging Knowledge on Human Immunodeficiency Virus” Guest Editors: Dr. Giota Lourida and Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Paraskevis Submission deadline: 22 July 2026	“Nutrition Intervention in HIV Patients” Guest Editors: Dr. Meena Mahadevan Submission deadline: 10 August 2026

In support of World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week 2025, MDPI is delighted to invite you to our special webinar, “MDPI World AMR Awareness Week Webinar 2025”. This year’s theme, “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future”, serves as a powerful call to immediate action against one of the most pressing global health threats—antimicrobial resistance.

Through this webinar, we aim to highlight the latest research, innovations, and cross-sector collaborations addressing AMR. We hope these discussions will inspire collective action to promote the prudent use of antimicrobials, strengthen prevention and surveillance systems, and accelerate global efforts to safeguard human, animal, and environmental health.

Thank you for joining us as we raise awareness, exchange insights, and reaffirm our shared commitment to a healthier, more resilient future.

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Webinar Speakers:

• Dr. José Cobo-Díaz, Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, University of Leon, Spain;
• Dr. Ana Alastruey-Izquierdo, National Microbiology Center, Carlos III Health Institute, Spain;
• Dr.  Anam Ahsan, Clinical & Health Sciences / Centre for Pharmaceutical Innovation, University of South Australia, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. Michaela Lackner, Medical University of Innsbruck (MUI), Institute of Hygiene and Medical Microbiology (HMM), Austria;
• Dr.  Elena Perrin, Department of Biology, University of Florence, Italy.