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Coinciding with the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, this forum underscores the importance of recognizing outstanding achievements that push the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. It represents a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on the advancements driving scientific progress and to inspire the next generation of gifted scientists.

General topics of discussion for this event will include the following:

• Breakthrough research shaping the future of physiology or medicine;
• Reflecting on past Nobel Prize-winning work and its legacy;
• The key trends driving innovation in physiology or medicine today;
• Exploring the societal and scientific contributions of physiology or medicine research.

Date: 6 October 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. CEST | 9:30 a.m. EDT | 9:30 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 852 3554 5031

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Program:

Webinar Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Jacek Z. Kubiak, CNRS/University Rennes UMR 6290, Institute of Genetics and Development of Rennes (IGDR), Rennes, France;
• Prof. Dr Carlos S. Moreno, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Urology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA;
• Prof. Dr Claus Jacob, Division of Bioorganic Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Saarland, Saarland, Germany.

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/NPR2025PM.

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The International Day for Interventional Cardiology is observed annually on 16 September. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the field of interventional cardiology and its role in treating heart diseases through minimally invasive procedures. It highlights advancements and achievements in the field, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular health and innovative medical interventions.

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 cardiovascular diseases and procedures, related complications, prevention and care.

“Cellular and Molecular Bases for the Application of Polyphenols in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease”
by Carlo Caiati and Emilio Jirillo
Diseases 2025, 13(7), 221; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13070221

“Comparative Analysis of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Engaging in Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training: A Systematic Review”
by Sayed Alireza Mousavi Zadeh, Giuseppe Caminiti, Maurizio Aracri, Massimo Pieri, Anna Paola Mitterhofer, Antonino De Lorenzo, Sergio Bernardini, Pasquale Farsetti, Maurizio Volterrani, Rosario Barone et al.
Diabetology 2025, 6(5), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/diabetology6050038

“Medical Therapy Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients with Myocardial Bridging from a National Population-Based Cohort Study: The Use of Big Data Analytics”
by Chayakrit Krittanawong, Song Peng Ang, Fernando Alexis Padilla, Yusuf Kamran Qadeer, Zhen Wang, Nicola Gaibazzi, Samin K. Sharma, Carl J. Lavie, Hartzell V. Schaff and Ernst R. Schwarz
Cardiogenetics 2025, 15(2), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/cardiogenetics15020010

“Computed Tomography Angiography Identified High-Risk Coronary Plaques: From Diagnosis to Prognosis and Future Management”
by Kyriakos Dimitriadis, Nikolaos Pyrpyris, Panagiotis Theofilis, Emmanouil Mantzouranis, Eirini Beneki, Panagiotis Kostakis, George Koutsopoulos, Konstantinos Aznaouridis, Konstantina Aggeli and Konstantinos Tsioufis
Diagnostics 2024, 14(15), 1671; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14151671

“Emerging Transcatheter Therapies for Valvular Heart Disease: Focus on Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Procedures”
by Nikolaos Ktenopoulos, Odysseas Katsaros, Anastasios Apostolos, Maria Drakopoulou, Grigorios Tsigkas, Constantinos Tsioufis, Periklis Davlouros, Konstantinos Toutouzas and Antonios Karanasos
Life 2024, 14(7), 842; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14070842

“Zero-Fluoroscopy Catheter Ablation of Right Appendage Focal Atrial Tachycardia in a Pregnant Woman”
by Federica Troisi, Noemi Valenti, Federico Quadrini, Nicola Vitulano, Antonio Di Monaco, Imma Romanazzi, Rosa Caruso, Rocco Orfino and Massimo Grimaldi
Clin. Pract. 2024, 14(3), 946-953; https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14030075

“In-Stent Restenosis Overview: From Intravascular Imaging to Optimal Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Management”
by Neda Shafiabadi Hassani, Lucas Carlini Ogliari, Pedro Rafael Vieira de Oliveira Salerno, Gabriel Tensol Rodrigues Pereira, Marcelo Harada Ribeiro and Luis Augusto Palma Dallan
Medicina 2024, 60(4), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60040549

“The Application of Precision Medicine in Structural Heart Diseases: A Step towards the Future”
by Grigorios Chrysostomidis, Anastasios Apostolos, Amalia Papanikolaou, Konstantinos Konstantinou, Grigorios Tsigkas, Antigoni Koliopoulou and Themistokles Chamogeorgakis
J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(4), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm14040375

“Different Mechanisms in Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy: Impact of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations”
by Hien C. Nguyen, Jefferson C. Frisbee and Krishna K. Singh
Hearts 2024, 5(1), 54-74; https://doi.org/10.3390/hearts5010005

“Translational Relevance of Advanced Age and Atherosclerosis in Preclinical Trials of Biotherapies for Peripheral Artery Disease”
by Keith A. Webster
Genes 2024, 15(1), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15010135

“A Refractory Electrical Storm after Acute Myocardial Infarction: The Role of Temporary Ventricular Overdrive Pacing as a Bridge to ICD Implantation”
by Mijo Meter and Josip Andelo Borovac
Pathophysiology 2024, 31(1), 44-51; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology31010004

“Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Current Status and Future Indications”
by Manish Vinayak, Pier Pasquale Leone, Richard Tanner, Vishal Dhulipala, Anton Camaj, Rakhee Rajendra Kumar Makhija, Amit Hooda, Annapoorna S. Kini, Samin K. Sharma and Sahil Khera
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(2), 373; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020373

“Gender Disparities after Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement with Newer Generation Transcatheter Heart Valves: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”
by Angkawipa Trongtorsak, Sittinun Thangjui, Pabitra Adhikari, Biraj Shrestha, Jakrin Kewcharoen, Leenhapong Navaravong, Somsupha Kanjanauthai, Steve Attanasio and Hammad A. Saudye
Med. Sci. 2023, 11(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/medsci11020033

The 2025 CSBMB Annual Symposium, hosted by the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (CSBMB) and organized by Nanchang University, Jiangxi Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Shanghai Wang Yinglai Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Development Foundation and Center for Excellence in Molecular and Cellular Science (CAS), with the theme “Evolving Biochemistry”, will be held from 23 to 26 October 2025 in Nanchang, China.

Topics that will be covered include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Gene expression and regulation;
• RNA function and regulation;
• Protein structure and function;
• Carbohydrate and lipid biochemistry;
• Metabolic homeostasis and networks;
• Education and talent cultivation;
• AI-enabled biochemistry;
• Tumor biochemistry;
• Gene editing and precision medicine;
• Aging biochemistry;
• Marine biotechnology;
• International forum on molecular immunology;
• Development and reflection of omics.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at this conference:

• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• Biomolecules;
• Biophysica;
• Clocks & Sleep;
• SynBio;
• Antioxidants;
• International Journal of Translational Medicine;
• Kinases and Phosphatases;
• Life;
• Marine Drugs;
• Proteomes.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please feel free to reach out online and start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth #C07 and answering any questions you may have. For more information about this event, please click on the following link:  https://www.csbmb.org.cn/2025/.

Conference: The 26th National Symposium on Environmental Microbiology
Date: 26–29 September 2025
Location: Shanghai, China

MDPI will be attending the 26th National Symposium on Environmental Microbiology as an exhibitor. We welcome researchers from different backgrounds to visit and share their latest ideas with us.

The 26th National Environmental Microbiology Academic Symposium is co-organized by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Environmental Microbiology Professional Committee of the Chinese Society of Microbiology. The organizing committee sincerely invites experts and scholars engaged in environmental microbiology teaching, scientific research and environmental microbiology technology research and development from all over the country to gather in Shanghai, the city of wisdom.

This conference will provide a good platform for high-level academic exchanges, achievement presentations and project cooperation for the participating representatives. The conference will invite well-known experts and scholars in the field of environmental microbiology from all over the country to discuss the latest progress and development trends in environmental microbiology research.

Here is a list of just a few of the cutting-edge topics for all:
1. Frontiers and new technologies in environmental microbiology;
2. Microbial metabolism and remediation of polluted environment.;
3. Environmental microbiome and ecological mechanism;
4. Microbial interactions with the environment and the host;
5. Synthetic biology in ecology and environment;
6. Environmental microorganisms and engineering applications.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Microorganisms;
• Life;
• Microbiology Research;
• Viruses;
• Bacteria.

If you are planning to attend this conference, please do not hesitate to start an online conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have. For more information about the conference, please visit the following website: http://em26.tzrmt.com/.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a condition that, while currently incurable, is the focus of extensive research aimed at prevention and treatment to improve the health and quality of life for those affected. Each year, we observe World Duchenne Awareness Day to enhance public understanding of the profound health, social, and economic impacts of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and to bolster our efforts in combating this condition.

The day marks the birthday of Guillaume Duchenne, the physician who first described the disorder in the 19th century, thus setting the stage for advancements in diagnosis and care. It is our hope that esteemed journals in the fields of Biology, Life Sciences, and Medicine & Pharmacology at MDPI will continue to act as forums for the dissemination of cutting-edge research and innovative concepts related to the prevention and treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

“CRISPR/Cas9-Targeted Myostatin Deletion Improves the Myogenic Differentiation Parameters for Muscle-Derived Stem Cells in Mice”
by Mohamed I. Elashry, Victoria C. Schneider, Manuela Heimann, Sabine Wenisch and Stefan Arnhold
J. Dev. Biol. 2025, 13(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/jdb13010005

“Evaluation of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation on the Gastrocnemius Muscle of Mice with Muscular Dystrophy: A Preliminary Study”
by Victor Augusto Ramos Fernandes, Gabriela Pereira dos Santos, Amilton Iatecola, Daniela Vieira Buchaim, Ionaly Judith Faria Garcia, Carlos Henrique Bertoni Reis, Lívia Maluf Menegazzo Bueno, Bruna Trazzi Pagani, Rogerio Leone Buchaim and Marcelo Rodrigues da Cunha
Pathophysiology 2025, 32(1), 2; https://doi.org/10.3390/pathophysiology32010002

“Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Index Is Positively Related to Mediterranean Diet Adherence in University Students”
by Paraskevi Detopoulou, Olga Magni, Ioanna Pylarinou, Despoina Levidi, Vassilios Dedes, Milia Tzoutzou, Konstantina Argyri, Evangelia Fappa, Aristea Gioxari and George Panoutsopoulos
Diseases 2025, 13(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13010003

“MRI-Based Circumferential Strain in Boys with Early Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Cardiomyopathy”
by Zhan-Qiu Liu, Nyasha G. Maforo, Patrick Magrath, Ashley Prosper, Pierangelo Renella, Nancy Halnon, Holden H. Wu and Daniel B. Ennis
Diagnostics 2024, 14(23), 2673; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14232673

“An Updated Analysis of Exon-Skipping Applicability for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Using the UMD-DMD Database”
by Jamie Leckie, Abdullah Zia and Toshifumi Yokota
Genes 2024, 15(11), 1489; https://doi.org/10.3390/genes15111489

“A Comprehensive Workplace Exercise Intervention to Reduce Musculoskeletal Pain and Improve Functional Capacity in Office Workers: A Randomized Controlled Study”
by Konstantina Karatrantou and Vassilis Gerodimos
Healthcare 2024, 12(9), 915; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12090915

“Evaluation of Neuromuscular Diseases and Complaints by Quantitative Muscle MRI”
by Lara Schlaffke, Robert Rehmann, Anne-Katrin Güttsches, Matthias Vorgerd, Christine H. Meyer-Frießem, Hubert R. Dinse, Elena Enax-Krumova, Martijn Froeling and Johannes Forsting
J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13(7), 1958; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13071958

“Nuclear Small Dystrophin Isoforms during Muscle Differentiation”
by Tina Donandt, Vanessa Todorow, Stefan Hintze, Alexandra Graupner, Benedikt Schoser, Maggie C. Walter and Peter Meinke
Life 2023, 13(6), 1367; https://doi.org/10.3390/life13061367

“Orphan Drugs in Neurology—A Narrative Review”
by Carmen Adella Sirbu, Raluca Ivan, Francois Jerome Authier, Florentina Ionita-Radu, Dragos Catalin Jianu, Octavian Vasiliu, Ciprian Constantin and Sorin Tuță
J. Pers. Med. 2023, 13(3), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm13030420

“Muscle Wasting, Aging, and Cancer: The Effects of Physical Exercise” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Paula Tavares Submission deadline: 28 November 2025	“Genetic Diagnosis and Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” Guest Editor: Dr. Liubov V. Gushchina Submission deadline: 20 December 2025
“Muscular Dystrophy: From Molecular Basis to Therapies: 2nd Edition” Guest Editor: Dr. Francesca Sciandra and Dr. Kinga I. Gawlik Submission deadline: 15 January 2026	“Dysfunctions or Approaches of the Musculoskeletal System” Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Paloma Moro and Prof. Dr. Jorge Rodriguez Submission deadline: 28 February 2026
“Neuromuscular Diseases and Musculoskeletal Disorders” Guest Editor: Dr. Anna Christakou Submission deadline: 28 February 2026	“Mitochondrial Function and Dysfunction in Developmental Biology Metabolism” Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Simon J. Conway Submission deadline: 15 March 2026

Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m
Location: The Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto

MDPI is thrilled to announce our participation in the University of Toronto’s largest career fair, taking place at the St. George Downtown Campus. This exciting event brings together thousands of students, graduates, and professionals looking to connect with top employers and explore career opportunities.

We invite all attendees to visit the MDPI booth to discover how you can be part of one of the world’s leading open access academic publishers. Whether you are passionate about scientific research, editorial work, marketing, or supporting global innovation in publishing, we want to meet YOU!

What to expect at our booth:

• Learn more about MDPI’s mission and global impact;
• Explore exciting career opportunities in publishing, editorial, communications, and more;
• Network with our team and ask questions about working at MDPI.

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to take the next step, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with MDPI. Bring your resume, your curiosity, and your questions—we look forward to seeing you there!

For additional information on the Career Fair and Open MDPI positions, please visit the following links:

• Learn more about the U of T Career Fair;
• Explore Careers with MDPI Canada.

Conference: 2025 International Conference of the Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB 2025)
Booth Number: 72
Date: 29 September–2 October 2025
Location: ICC Jeju, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea

The Korean Society for Molecular and Cellular Biology (KSMCB) was founded in 1988 and has expanded to become one of the largest and most prominent academic societies in the field of life sciences in Korea. The KSMCB aims to advance research, communication, collaboration, and education in the field of biological sciences, from fundamental molecular biology to biomedical and agricultural research. The programs featured in the ICKSMCB offer a platform to cultivate bioscience research and disseminate scientific discoveries, cutting-edge information, and innovative ideas.

MDPI will be attending the 2025 International Conference of the KSMCB (ICKSMCB) as an exhibitor. This event will be held from 29 September to 2 October, and we welcome all researchers to visit our booth and discuss their latest research with us.

The following MDPI journals will be represented at the conference:

• Life;
• Sci;
• Biophysica;
• Cells;
• Biologics;
• BioMed;
• Biomedicines;
• Biomolecules;
• BioTech;
• Cancers;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology;
• Genes;
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences;
• Metabolites;
• Microorganisms;
• Non-Coding RNA;
• Plants.

Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person at our booth and answering any questions you may have. For more information regarding this conference, please visit the following website: https://www.ksmcb.or.kr/icksmcb2025/main.html.

On behalf of the journals Life (ISSN: 2075-1729) and Cosmetics (ISSN: 2079-9284), it is a great pleasure to invite you to webinar: “Animal-free Innovation in Cosmetics and Drugs Safety Assessment.”

This important event brings together leading voices and cutting-edge perspectives on the transition towards more ethical, sustainable, and scientifically advanced methods in safety testing. We are honored to be joined by a distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Kathrin Herrmann, a passionate advocate and specialist in biomedical ethics and humane science; Professor Emanuela Corsini, renowned for her work on immunotoxicology and human-relevant safety models; and Professor Thomas Hartung, a global pioneer in toxicology and alternative testing methods.

Together, they will explore the progress, challenges, and future of animal-free approaches in ensuring the safety of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals—topics that are not only scientifically urgent but ethically imperative.

Let’s make this webinar an opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to a more humane and innovative future in safety science.

Date: 22 September 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT | 9:00 p.m. CST (Asia)
Webinar ID: 892 4787 8720

Register now for free

Program:

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

Unable to attend? Please register anyway, the session will be recorded and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.

Webinar Chairs and Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Maria Pilar Vinardell, Department Biochemistry and Physiology, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain;
• Dr. Kathrin Herrmann, Johns Hopkins University Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) USA.
• Prof. Dr. Emanuela Corsini, Department of Pharmacological and Biomolecular Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy;
• Prof. Dr Thomas Hartung, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA;

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Topics-40.

If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

Topics Webinar Secretariat

Conference: National Congress of Plant Biology 2025
Organization: Botanical Society of China, Chinese Society of Plant Biology, Genetics Society of China, Chinese Society for Cell Biology, Crop Science Society of China
Date: 12–15 October 2025
Place: Changsha, China

MDPI will be attending the National Congress of Plant Biology 2025 as an exhibitor. This event will be held at the Changsha International Conference Center, Changsha, China, from 12 to 15 October 2025. The conference aims to promote the latest achievements and progress in plant biology research in China, the cross-integration and development of plant science, and the construction of new biological productivity. It additionally seeks to strengthen academic exchanges and collaboration between scientific researchers in related fields.

This event will cover the following topics:

1. Plant science and life health;
2. Plant science and agricultural development;
3. Plant science and ecological environments.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Plants;
• Agronomy;
• International Journal of Plant Biology (IJPB);
• Epigenomes;
• Horticulturae;
• Taxonomy;
• Current Issues in Molecular Biology (CIMB);
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS);
• Genes;
• Diversity;
• Life.

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