**About the Editors**

**Daniela Bonofiglio**, an MD endocrinologist, is currently a Full Professor of Biotechnology and Methods in Laboratory Medicine at the Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Italy. Her scientific interests are devoted to dissecting the molecular mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of endocrine-related cancers with the main goal to identify novel markers and potential therapeutic targets for these diseases. Her achievements contributed to advancing scientific knowledge on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) biology, focusing on the inhibiting role of natural and synthetic ligands of PPARγ in cancer growth and progression. In the context of the natural products field, her research activity has been also focused on the beneficial role of different food compounds on human health. Specifically, in the last two decades, she investigated the iodine status of young and adult populations living in sufficient and deficient iodine areas. She is the author of more than 80 peer-review papers and 6 book chapters related to the subjects of endocrinology, metabolism, and cancer.

**Stefania Catalano**, an MD endocrinologist, is currently a Full Professor of Clinical Pathology at the Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Italy. Her research efforts, which have led to several seminal scientific discoveries, have been mainly dedicated to disclosing the clinically relevant vicious molecular relationship linking obesity and cancer, by deeply investigating the role of adipokines in sustaining tumor growth and progression. Alongside these research activities, her scientific interests have been also devoted to examining different endocrine disorders related to environmental deficiencies, with special attention to the role of iodine on human health. Dr. Catalano has authored more than 100 peer-review papers and 6 book chapters focusing on these specific topics.

Dedicated to Professor Andò, our brilliant mentor who catalyzes for greatness,

for constantly providing his guidance and support in setting up our own professional and research path.

With warm hearts and sincere gratitude Daniela & Stefania
