As part of our ongoing review of our editorial structure, the Topical Advisor Panel (TAP) role will be discontinued effective January 1, 2027.
Topical Advisory Panel
- Animal Science Section
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Computational Biology Section
- Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering Section
- Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution Section
- Epidemiology Section
- Genomics and Proteomics Section
- Life Sciences Section
- Medical Research Section
- Microbiology Section
- Origins of Life Section
- Pharmaceutical Science Section
- Physiology and Pathology Section
- Plant Science Section
- Radiobiology and Nuclear Medicine Section
- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Section
- Synthetic Biology and Systems Biology Section
- Artificial Intelligence in the Life Sciences Section
Members
1. Department of Neurosciences, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
2. Unit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Interests: mood disorders; anxiety; psychosis; personality disorders; cardiovascular disorders; clinical psychopharmacology; psychiatric emergencies; peripartum; interpersonal violence
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2. Unit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
Interests: mood disorders; anxiety; psychosis; personality disorders; cardiovascular disorders; clinical psychopharmacology; psychiatric emergencies; peripartum; interpersonal violence
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1. Department of Dermatology, Stavanger University Hospital, 4011 Stavanger, Norway
2. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
Interests: dermatology; life quality; photodynamic therapy; phototherapy; skin cancer
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2. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, 4021 Stavanger, Norway
Interests: dermatology; life quality; photodynamic therapy; phototherapy; skin cancer
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Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana", University of Salerno, Baronissi, Salerno, Italy
Interests: ophthalmology; ocular ultrasound; medical retina; retinal diseases; glaucoma; optic nerve
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Interests: ophthalmology; ocular ultrasound; medical retina; retinal diseases; glaucoma; optic nerve
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General and Minimally Invasive Surgical Unit, San Paolo Hospital, 00053 Civitavecchia, Italy
Interests: general and minimally invasive surgery; coloproctological surgery and inflammatory bowel diseases; upper GI and bariatric surgery; surgical oncology
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Interests: general and minimally invasive surgery; coloproctological surgery and inflammatory bowel diseases; upper GI and bariatric surgery; surgical oncology
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Internal Medicine Unit, Clinics Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Iași University of Life Sciences Ion Ionescu de la Brad, Iasi, Romania
Interests: veterinary medicine; internal medicine; toxicology; dermatology
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Interests: veterinary medicine; internal medicine; toxicology; dermatology
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Department of Pediatric Research, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 73301, USA
Interests: exercise intervention; cancer biology; angiogenesis; tumor vasculature; skeletal muscle physiology; mitochondria; autophagy; protein metabolism; cancer cachexia
Interests: exercise intervention; cancer biology; angiogenesis; tumor vasculature; skeletal muscle physiology; mitochondria; autophagy; protein metabolism; cancer cachexia
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Umberto, Italy
Interests: orthognathic surgery; facial aesthetics surgery; head and neck surgery; craniofacial surgery; cleft lip and palate; orbit; facial trauma and surgery; facial fracture; cancer; stem cell; oncology; reconstructive surgery; microsurgery; tumor resection; squamous cell carcinoma; malformation; rare disease; craniofacial malformation; new technologies; CAD-CAM; genetics; oral surgery
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Interests: orthognathic surgery; facial aesthetics surgery; head and neck surgery; craniofacial surgery; cleft lip and palate; orbit; facial trauma and surgery; facial fracture; cancer; stem cell; oncology; reconstructive surgery; microsurgery; tumor resection; squamous cell carcinoma; malformation; rare disease; craniofacial malformation; new technologies; CAD-CAM; genetics; oral surgery
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Department of Bioinformatics and Telemedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 7, 30-688 Krakow, Poland
Interests: bioinformatics; computational geometry; computer science; data analysis; data visualization; hydrophobic core; optimization algorithms; protein folding; protein-protein interaction; python programming; web services and databases
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Interests: bioinformatics; computational geometry; computer science; data analysis; data visualization; hydrophobic core; optimization algorithms; protein folding; protein-protein interaction; python programming; web services and databases
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1. Department VI-Cardiology, University Clinic of Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Prevention and Cardiovascular Recovery, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
2. Research Centre of Timisoara Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
Interests: preventive medicine; cardiology; AI; evidence based medicine
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Interests: preventive medicine; cardiology; AI; evidence based medicine
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Vascular Biology & Inflammation, King's College London, London, UK
Interests: developmental neurobiology; neuronal migration; corticogenesis; nutrigenomics; in-vitro human BBB model; Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Interests: developmental neurobiology; neuronal migration; corticogenesis; nutrigenomics; in-vitro human BBB model; Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline.
Istituto Europeo di Oncologia, 20141 Milano, Italy
Interests: breast reconstruction
Interests: breast reconstruction
1. Intraoperative Imaging Unit, Chair and Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 10, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
2. Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, 10, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
Interests: neuro-oncology; epigenetics; DNA methylation; miRNA; oxidative stress; biomarkers; experimental therapy; pharmacoepigenetics; CNS drug development; intraoperative imaging; pain; philosophy
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2. Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotraumatology, Heliodor Swiecicki Clinical Hospital, 10, 61-701 Poznan, Poland
Interests: neuro-oncology; epigenetics; DNA methylation; miRNA; oxidative stress; biomarkers; experimental therapy; pharmacoepigenetics; CNS drug development; intraoperative imaging; pain; philosophy
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1. Division of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK
2. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: ophthalmology; retina; vitreoretinal diseases; ocular pharmacology; ophthalmic imaging; in silico studies; medical statistics
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2. Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: ophthalmology; retina; vitreoretinal diseases; ocular pharmacology; ophthalmic imaging; in silico studies; medical statistics
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Jamil-ur-Rahman Center for Genome Research, Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi 75270, Pakistan
Interests: genomics; microbiology; computational biology; drug design; molecular docking; dynamics simulation
Interests: genomics; microbiology; computational biology; drug design; molecular docking; dynamics simulation
Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-153 Lodz, Poland
Interests: internal medicine diseases; diabetology; clinical pharmacology
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Interests: internal medicine diseases; diabetology; clinical pharmacology
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Department of Neuroscience, Genetics, and Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Ave, The Bronx, NY 10461, USA
Interests: cortical development; inhibitory circuits; visual processing; neurodevelopmental disorders
Interests: cortical development; inhibitory circuits; visual processing; neurodevelopmental disorders
1. Associazione Naso Sano, Umbria Regional Registry of Volunteer Activities and Research, 06121 Perugia, Italy
2. The Hospital of Gubbio and Gualdo Tadino, 06024 Gubbio, Italy
Interests: immunological research; chemosenses; infectious diseases research; cancer research; otorhinolaryngology; sinus surgery; lacrymal surgery
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2. The Hospital of Gubbio and Gualdo Tadino, 06024 Gubbio, Italy
Interests: immunological research; chemosenses; infectious diseases research; cancer research; otorhinolaryngology; sinus surgery; lacrymal surgery
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1. Regional Biocontainment Lab (RBL), Center for Predictive Medicine for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (CPM), University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40222, USA
2. Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
Interests: bacterial and viral vaccine; antivirals against emerging infectious diseases; host-pathogen interactions; immune responses against infections
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2. Bioengineering Department, J.B. Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292, USA
Interests: bacterial and viral vaccine; antivirals against emerging infectious diseases; host-pathogen interactions; immune responses against infections
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Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
Interests: clinical ophthalmology; glaucoma; tonometry; ocular hypertension; visual field testing; OCT; pachymetry; refractive errors; cornea; dry eye disorders; stem cells; corneal wound lesions; ocular surface; lid diagnostics and treatments
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Interests: clinical ophthalmology; glaucoma; tonometry; ocular hypertension; visual field testing; OCT; pachymetry; refractive errors; cornea; dry eye disorders; stem cells; corneal wound lesions; ocular surface; lid diagnostics and treatments
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1. Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Health Science (DISSAL), University of Genova, Genoa, Italy
2. Nuclear Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy
Interests: imaging biomarkers; positron emission tomography; nuclear neurology; prostate cancer; nuclear cardiology; theranostics
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2. Nuclear Medicine Unit, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Hospital, Genoa, Italy
Interests: imaging biomarkers; positron emission tomography; nuclear neurology; prostate cancer; nuclear cardiology; theranostics
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Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Golikov Research Center of Toxicology, 192019 St. Petersburg, Russia
Interests: neuroscience; neuron; cell; apoptosis; apoptosis signaling cascades, aging; epilepsy; inflammation
Interests: neuroscience; neuron; cell; apoptosis; apoptosis signaling cascades, aging; epilepsy; inflammation
Department of Biotechnology, University of Rijeka, R. Matejcic 2, O-224, 51 000 Rijeka, Croatia
Interests: molecular biology; biochemistry; cell culture; developmental biology; cell biology; signaling pathways
Interests: molecular biology; biochemistry; cell culture; developmental biology; cell biology; signaling pathways
CSIC - Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas (CIB), Madrid, Spain
Interests: glaucoma; ageing; autophagy; neuroprotection; neuroinflammation
Interests: glaucoma; ageing; autophagy; neuroprotection; neuroinflammation
Cardiology Department, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Targu Mures, Targu Mures, Romania
Interests: coronary artery disease; vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque; acute coronary syndromes; multimodality cardiovascular imaging; coronary CT angiography and cardiac MRI; systemic inflammation and epicardial adipose tissue; myocardial viability; heart failure; interventional cardiology; 3D printing and computational modelling in cardiovascular disease; preventive cardiology
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Interests: coronary artery disease; vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque; acute coronary syndromes; multimodality cardiovascular imaging; coronary CT angiography and cardiac MRI; systemic inflammation and epicardial adipose tissue; myocardial viability; heart failure; interventional cardiology; 3D printing and computational modelling in cardiovascular disease; preventive cardiology
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Dipartimento di Sicurezza e Bioetica, Sezione di Malattie Infettive, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
Interests: host–pathogen interaction; infectious diseases; bioinformatics; virus evolution
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Interests: host–pathogen interaction; infectious diseases; bioinformatics; virus evolution
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Molecular Imaging Center Antwerp (MICA), University of Antwerp, Universiteitsplein 1, Wilrijk, Belgium
Interests: neuroscience; CNS; nuclear medicine; biomarker; neurodegenerative disorder; imaging methodology; molecular imaging
Interests: neuroscience; CNS; nuclear medicine; biomarker; neurodegenerative disorder; imaging methodology; molecular imaging
Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgeon U.O.C. of Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Microsurgery Unit, Santa Chiara Hospital, AOU Pisa, Street Roma 67, 56126 Pisa (PI), Italy
Interests: breast cancer; breast reconstruction; breast surgery; regenerative medicine; mesenchymal stem cell; migraine; migraine surgery
Interests: breast cancer; breast reconstruction; breast surgery; regenerative medicine; mesenchymal stem cell; migraine; migraine surgery
Center for Public Health and Technology, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701,USA
Interests: public health; technology; health promotion; disease prevention; adherence; reproductive health; chronic diseases; epidemiology; biostatistics
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Interests: public health; technology; health promotion; disease prevention; adherence; reproductive health; chronic diseases; epidemiology; biostatistics
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ENT and Audiology Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation, University Hospital of Ferrara, Via Aldo Moro, 8, 44124 Cona FE, Italy
Interests: head and neck surgery; head and neck oncology; audiology; plastic surgery; rhinology; laringology; phonosurgery
Interests: head and neck surgery; head and neck oncology; audiology; plastic surgery; rhinology; laringology; phonosurgery
Department of Biology, West Virginia Universitydisabled, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA
Interests: proteins; genetics; protein kinases; drosophila developmental genetics; protein interactions
Interests: proteins; genetics; protein kinases; drosophila developmental genetics; protein interactions
