**About the Editors**

#### **Silvia Dossena**

Silvia Dossena is senior scientist and Vice Chair of the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of Paracelsus Medical University of Salzburg (Austria).

She obtained a Master of Biology from the University of Milan (Italy) and a PhD in Physiology from the same university. Later, she moved to Austria, where she obtained a venia docendi in pharmacology and toxicology.

The research activity of Dr. Dossena deals with the functional and molecular characterization of membrane ion transport systems in non-excitable cells and their role in human physiology and pathology.

Her current projects are related to the study of ion transport dysfunction in genetic and oxidative stress-related diseases, with a focus on ion channels and the anion exchanger pendrin (SLC26A4).

#### **Angela Marino**

Angela Marino is Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences of the University of Messina, Italy.

The general interests of Prof. Marino deal with General Physiology, Cell Physiology, and Toxicology. Moreover, she teaches Human Physiology and Nutrition Physiology for studies in biology, medicine, and surgery.

Her scientific interests are related to membrane transport systems and cell volume regulation in invertebrates' cells, cultured cells, and erythrocytes; development of biological tests, such as hemolytic and cytolytic assays; and the impact of oxidative stress on cell homeostasis. Her current projects are related to the study of the anion exchanger Band 3 protein as a tool to monitor erythrocytes homeostasis and the impact of oxidative stress on Band 3 protein efficiency.
