**Ariana Hudita**

Ariana Hudita Ph.D. is a scientific researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the University of Bucharest, as well as in the Department of Drug Control of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Carol Davila". She is a dedicated researcher with a strong passion for cancer research, her primary focus being the development of innovative approaches to improve the current landscape of cancer-patient management. Her research interests encompass nanomedicine, in vitro 3D cancer modeling, tumor microenvironment characterization and manipulation, and the development of liquid biopsy protocols. These research directions are sustained by active collaborations with specialists and young researchers from diverse biomedical fields, multidisciplinary being the foundation of the research team of which Ariana Hudita Ph.D. is part. Moreover, recognizing the paramount importance that a multidisciplinary team has on cancer research, Miss Ariana Hudita co-founded the Romanian National OncoHub conference, and is currently the President of the Organizing Committee of this event that aims to bridge the gap between science and medicine, forging a path toward a brighter future in the fight against cancer.

#### **Bianca G ˇal ˇat¸eanu**

Bianca Galateanu Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Bucharest and also a Scientific Researcher in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the same university. She is an experienced researcher in the biomedical field of research, with over 15 years of experience in (i) adipose tissue engineering for regenerative purposes, (ii) the development of liquid biopsy approaches for cancer patients, (iii) the study of nano delivery systems for the targeted delivery of chemotherapy, (iv) colorectal cancer disease in vitro modeling, and (v) tumor microenvironment manipulation. Lastly, she is co-founder of OncoHub and President of the Romanian National OncoHub Conference, where famous scientists gather every year to approach multidisciplinary topics in the field of oncology and cancer research.
