Announcements
12 March 2025
Welcoming New Early Career Editorial Board Members of Biomedicines
Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059) is pleased to announce the following 40 researchers, who have been added to our group of 2025–2026 Early Career Editorial Board Members. Please join us in congratulating them on joining the Biomedicines community!
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Name: Dr. Jyoti Bala Kaushal Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Radiation Oncology, College of Medicine, Fred & Pamela Buffet Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA Keywords: cancer research; tumor microenvironment; therapeutics; molecular signaling; cellular biochemistry; cell death mechanism; cancer metastasis; metabolism; ciliary pathways; endocrinology Website: https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/2021/11/11/jyoti-kaushal-phd-honored-for-excellence-in-research/ |
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Name: Dr. Wenjun Mao Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Affiliated Wuxi People’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Wuxi 214023, China Keywords: tumor microenvironment; cancer multi-omics research; lung cancer Website: http://202.195.181.96/gmis5/dsfc/dsfcgrxx/5F947233936C9D4E87C772F727F35A3C |
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Name: Dr. Hamid Hammad Enezei Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Anbar, Al Ramadi 31001, Iraq Keywords: oral and maxillofacial surgery; dentistry; bone wound healing; bone regeneration; tissue engineering; stem cells; in vitro & in vivo research work; cell engineering; researching cell signaling; drug delivery; molecular research; osseointegration and implant dentistry Website: https://www.uoanbar.edu.iq/English/staff-page.php?ID=774 |
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Name: Dr. Carmen María Galvez Sánchez Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Murcia, Building 31, 30100 Murcia, Spain Keywords: chronic pain; fibromyalgia syndrome; syndromes of central sensitization to pain; gender; health; neuropsychology; forensic psychology; mental health; quality of life; wellbeing; personality Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1927-0292 |
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Name: Dr. Kaiying Yang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 510623, China Keywords: pediatric vascular tumors; endothelial cell metabolism; multi-omic analysis; infantile hemangioma; kaposiform hemangioendothelioma; endothelial cell angiogenesis; glycolysis; pediatric vascular malformation Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5847-1938 |
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Name: Dr. Yang Wang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Xian Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China Keywords: hypertension; kidney injury; target organ damage; metabolic abnormalities; salt intake Website: https://esc365.escardio.org/ESC-Congress/speakers/520505 |
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Name: Dr. Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh Email: [email protected] Affiliations: 1. Internal Medicine, Directorate of Clinical Services, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, IRRUA/EKPOMA +234, Irrua, Nigeria 2. Internal Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Ambrose University, IRRUA/EKPOMA +234, Irrua, Nigeria Keywords: infectious dermatoses; infectious diseases; mpox/monkeypox; neglected tropical diseases (NTDs); skin NTDs; scabies and rogenetic alopecia; alopecia; quality of life; psychometric tool validation; burnout; skin failure Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4258-5054 |
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Name: Dr. Giorgia Lüthi-Corridori Email: [email protected] Affiliations: 1. University Institute of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Liestal, Switzerland 2. Medical Faculty, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland 3. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - ECPE, Boston, MA, USA Keywords: clinical research; health services research; public health; internal medicine Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9956-3895 |
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Name: Dr. Rakesh Kumar Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Psychiatry, AI and Informatics; Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA Keywords: mood disorders; interventional psychiatry; TMS ; AI; RDoC; psychopharmacology Website: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/mood-fellowship-minnesota/meet-our-fellows/ |
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Name: Dr. Xiaona Wang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Henan Key Laboratory of Children's Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children's Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450000, China Keywords: neurophysiology; neuropharmacology; neural circuit; optogenetics; patch clamp electrophysiology; in-vivo multichannel recording Website: https://www.zzsetyy.cn/viewnews.aspx?id=13919 |
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Name: Dr. Zhongyan Zhou Email: [email protected] Affiliations: 1. Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China 2. Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China Keywords: cardiovacular disease; heart failure; cancer; cardio-oncology; cancer cachexia; neurodegenaration disease; hypertension; traditional Chinese medicine; cardiometabolic disease; stroke; zebrafish; ageing Website: https://www.pharma.hku.hk/en/Our-People/Professoriate-Staff/Research-Assistant-Professor/Zhongyan-ZHOU/Zhongyan-ZHOU-Profile |
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Name: Dr. Zhongpeng Dai Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Psychology, State Key Laboratory of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Keywords: computational neuroscience; neuroimaging; fMRI; EEG; psychiatry; neurology Website: https://sites.google.com/view/zhongpengdai/home |
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Name: Dr. Yi Huang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Ningbo Key Laboratory of Nervous System and Brain Function, The First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Ningbo 315000, China Keywords: stroke; subarachnoid hemorrhage; neurodegenerative diseases; brain injury; neural regeneration and repair Website: https://zhaosheng.eol.cn/11646/tutors/index/daoshidetail?school_id=461&m_id=37393&ds_id=21371 |
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Name: Dr. Meng-Yao Li Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Shanghai Cancer Research Institute, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200017, China Keywords: cancer; drug; patient-derived model Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7054-448X |
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Name: Dr. Elham Pashaei Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA Keywords: computational biology; bioinformatics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; health informatics; algorithms Website: https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/68626/pashaei-elham |
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Name: Dr. Cindy Martinez Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Clínica Infantil Colsubsidio, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá 111221, Colombia Keywords: pediatric cancer; acute lymphoblastic leukemia; childhood cancer; hemophilia; hemoglobinopathies; leukemia; lymphoma; immunotherapy; survivorship; late effects Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1756-6812 |
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Name: Dr. Yuchen Lei Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA Keywords: cell biology; autophagy; membrane trafficking and immunology Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2112-4144 |
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Name: Dr. Yuqin Ye Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an, 710032, China Keywords: traumatic brain injury; neurogenesis; neural stem cells; neuroinflammation; neurogenic niche; augmented reality; image guided-neurosurgery; neuronavigation Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ye-Yuqin |
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Name: Dr. Yuxuan Song Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Urology, Second Clinical School of Medicine, Peking University People's Hospital, Peking University, Beijing 100044, China Keywords: urothelial carcinoma; bladder cancer; upper tract urothelial carcinoma; urological oncology; single-cell sequencing; multi-omics; immune microenvironment; intratumoral microbiota; evidence-based medicine; meta analysis; immunotherapy; andrology Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8326-0948 |
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Name: Dr. Kumud Chapagain Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan 56700, Nepal Keywords: clinical pharmacology; rational prescribing; drug safety; pharmacovigilance; pharmacoepidemiology; pharmacoeconomics; medication adherence; drug utilization studies; evidence-based medicine; precision medicine Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5572-8128 |
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Name: Dr. Anna Skotny Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Executive and Continuing Education, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02120, USA Keywords: CAR-T; ATMP; medical devices; biomedical engineering; telemedicine Website: https://hsph.harvard.edu/exec-ed/ppcr-team/ |
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Name: Dr. Sireesh Kumar Teertam Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison 53705, WI, USA Keywords: cutaneous melanoma; cancer; brain metastasis; skin cancer Website: https://dermatology.wisc.edu/research/laboratory-research/ayuso-lab/#team |
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Name: Dr. José-Noel Ibrahim Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Lebanese American University (LAU), Beirut 13-5053, Lebanon Keywords: inflammation; auto-inflammatory diseases; familial Mediterranean fever (FMF); cancer; epigenetics; cytokines; genetics Website: https://soas.lau.edu.lb/about/people/jose-noel-ibrahim.php |
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Name: Dr. Alexandru Vlasa Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Oral-Dental Diagnosis, Faculty of Dental Medicine, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences and Technology of Tirgu-Mures, Gh. Marinescu 38, 540138 Tirgu-Mures, Romania Keywords: dental mecicine; periodontology; dental implantology; dental materials Website: https://www.umfst.ro/fileadmin/f_medicina_dentara/cadre_didactice/cv/vlasa.alexandru.pdf |
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Name: Dr. Lavinia Rech Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Division of Cardiology, University Heart Center Graz, Medical University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria Keywords: cardioimmunology; cardiac remodeling; in-vivo CVD models; cardiac surgery; pediatric cardiac surgery Website: https://www.cardioscience-and-more.com/ |
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Name: Dr. Qimanguli Saiding Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Keywords: tissue engineering; regenerative medicine Website: https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/220815 |
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Name: Dr. Paweł Turek Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Manufacturing Techniques and Automation, The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Rzeszów University of Technology, Rzeszów 35‐959, Poland Keywords: additive manufacturing; polymer material; quality control; surgical guide; implants; anatomical models; computer tomography Website: https://turek.v.prz.edu.pl |
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Name: Dr. Weixin Li Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA Keywords: aging; neurodegenerative diseases; cognitive impairment; dementia; clinical trial Website: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/light-health/team |
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Name: Dr. Mihnea-Alexandru Gaman Email: [email protected] Affiliations: 1. Department of Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Stefan S. Nicolau Institute of Virology, Romanian Academy, 030304 Bucharest, Romania 2. Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania Keywords: hematology; AML; APL; MPNs; TTP; multiple myeloma; amyloidosis; lymphoma; PNH; ITP; HSCT Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7133-8875 |
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Name: Dr. Hongjian Zhang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: The Center of Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China Keywords: biomaterials; bioceramics; 3D printing; 3D bioprinting; tissue regeneration; regenerative medicine Website: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0195-8012 |
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Name: Dr. Lingdi Yin Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Pancreas Center, the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China Keywords: pancreatic cancer; cancer genetics; tumor microenvironment; general surgery; bioinformatics Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1432-4626 |
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Name: Dr. Yupei Li Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China Keywords: hemoperfusion; continuous renal replacement therapy; extracorporeal blood purification; sepsis; damage-associated molecular patterns; extracellular histones; endotoxin adsorption Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7364-3731 |
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Name: Dr. Song-Wei Li Email: [email protected] Affiliation: School of Medicine, Shanghai University, Shanghai 200444, China Keywords: marine natural products; soft corals; sponges; mollucks; terpenoids; cembrane Website: https://medicine.shu.edu.cn/info/1123/8197.htm |
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Name: Dr. Rui Yan Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Department of Oncology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100020, China Keywords: malignant tumor; treatment resistance; tumor immunity; cell biology Website: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-5052-4377 |
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Name: Dr. Kun Zhang Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Histology and Developmental Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300070, China Keywords: liver fibrosis; hepatic stellate cells; liver macrophages; G protein-coupled receptors; lncRNA; transcription factors Website: https://tutors.eol.cn/web/index/details?service_id=1&tutor_id=21501&act=do&rel=1 |
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Name: Dr. Bowen Li Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, 430060, China Keywords: aortic dissection; aortic aneurysm; smooth muscle cell; trained immunity; inflammation Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9285-1758 |
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Name: Dr. Wei Gao Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital of School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China Keywords: ageing; cardiovascular diseases; sarcopenia; obesity; diabetes Website: https://seu.teacher.360eol.com/teacherBasic/preview?teacherType=&teacherId=25703 |
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Name: Dr. Paolo Boffano Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara 28100, Italy Keywords: cancer; oral surgery; head and neck surgery; maxillofacial; facial trauma Website: https://upobook.uniupo.it/paolo.boffano |
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Name: Dr. Minhong (Neenah) Huang Email: [email protected] Affiliations: 1. Department of Epidemiology, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA 2. Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA Keywords: neurodegenerative disease; neuroscience/brain research; prostate cancer; colorectal cancer; translational research; clinical study; epidemiology; precision medicine Website: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9159-6484 |
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Name: Dr. Damilare Rotimi Email: [email protected] Affiliation: Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, 1985 Zonal Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA Keywords: reproductive toxicology; endocrine disruptors; natural products; oxidative stress Website: https://profiles.sc-ctsi.org/damilareemmanuel.rotimi |
27 February 2025
Meet Us at the 13th Chinese National Conference on Chemical Biology, 11–15 April 2025, Changsha, China
27 February 2025
More than 300 MDPI Journals Indexed in Web of Science
MDPI is pleased to share a significant milestone in its mission to advance scholarly research and promote the dissemination of knowledge—300+ MDPI journals are now indexed in Web of Science (WoS). This milestone highlights the global recognition, interdisciplinary impact and enhanced visibility of our journals. It also reflects our adherence to rigorous editorial standards, scientific integrity, and our mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.
To explore the full list of our journals indexed in WoS, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals/wos. Beyond expanding the coverage of our publications in the leading academic databases, we are dedicated to ensuring that our journals are included in as many scope-specific databases as possible. This increases the visibility of our authors’ work and extends the reach of their significant data.
This milestone would not have been possible without the efforts and expertise of our academic editors, reviewers and authors. Their commitment and collaboration have been instrumental in creating an inclusive, accessible, and impactful publishing platform. We also extend our gratitude to the global research community for their trust as we continue to break new ground in academic publishing. This milestone is not just a celebration of MDPI’s progress but also recognition of the collective strides made by researchers worldwide.
As we celebrate this remarkable accomplishment, MDPI remains steadfast in its commitment to open access publishing and ensuring that high-quality research reaches and inspires a global audience.
21 February 2025
MDPI Open Science Insights: Academic Publishing Essentials—Hosted by the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Held on 14 February 2025
On 14 February 2025, MDPI hosted an informative and engaging Academic Publishing Essentials Workshop in collaboration with the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Publishing Manager, Dr. Colin Wee, and Head of Author Services, Mr. Kurtis Jackson, shared practical advice and tips on navigating the academic publishing process and discussed the benefits of open access publishing.
The session brought together researchers at various stages from the Dementia Research Centre at NTU. Assoc. Prof. Nagaendran Kandiah delivered the opening speech, highlighting the importance of academic writing skills, which are essential for structuring a research paper that resonates with readers.
The workshop covered the following key areas:
Introduction to MDPI and Open Access
Participants learned about the different open access models offered by MDPI and the advantages of open access publishing, including increased visibility and higher citation rates of published research.
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers
Tips on how to address reviewer feedback professionally were shared.
How to Write and Structure an Academic Paper
Participants gained insights into refining their writing skills, with a focus on structuring an academic paper to enhance clarity and brevity in presenting their research.
Publication Trends and Hot Topic Identification
Tips for identifying hot research topics and publication trends using Web of Science and a third-party application, VOSviewer, were discussed.
Q&A Session
The workshop concluded with a Q&A session addressing concerns about the perception that open access publishing is inferior to subscription-based models. In response, Dr. Colin Wee clarified the differences as follows: In subscription models, readers pay for access, while in open access, articles are free to readers, but the authors pay an article processing charge. He emphasised that open access publications often receive more views, downloads, and citations, thus benefiting researchers in the long term.
Equipping the Academic Community
MDPI is dedicated to equipping the academic community with a deeper understanding of the publishing process and practical strategies to tackle common challenges. Positive feedback was received regarding the session, with many expressions of appreciation for the valuable tips on improving manuscripts for publication success.
Looking Forward
MDPI extends its gratitude to the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine for contributing to the success of the event, with special thanks to Assoc. Prof. Nagaendran Kandiah for making it possible.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the academic community, MDPI looks forward to organising more events to assist researchers on their publishing journeys. Stay connected for updates on future Academic Publishing Essentials Workshop and other initiatives!
For those interested in collaborating through academic events, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or visit https://www.mdpi.com/offices/singapore/Academic_Publishing_Essentials for more information.
19 February 2025
Meet Us Virtually at the 3rd International Online Conference on Clinical Medicine (IOCCM 2025), 17–19 November 2025
17 February 2025
MDPI Celebrates Excellence in Medical Research with Early Career Researcher Awards
MDPI, a pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, and the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), Singapore, proudly announce the successful conclusion of the first edition the MDPI Early Career Researcher Awards. The awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to medical and biomedical research, were presented to six exceptional researchers during an awards ceremony held at LKCMedicine HQ Building on 28 November 2024.
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Honoring Excellence in Research
The awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students who have demonstrated outstanding originality, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. We are honored to announce the winners of the 2024 edition:
Early Career Researcher (Postdoc) Award:
- Dr. Theresia Handayani Mina, “Adiposity and Metabolic Health in Asian Populations: An Epidemiological Study Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry in Singapore”;
- Dr. Erfan Rezvani Ghomi, “Wound Healing Improvement by Novel Aligned Antimicrobial Nanofibrous 3D Scaffolds”;
- Dr. Yadollah Ranjbar Slamloo, “Functional Alterations of The Prefrontal Circuit Underlying Cognitive Aging in Mice”.
Early Career Researcher (Ph.D.) Award:
- Pritisha Rozario, “Mechanistic Basis for Potassium Efflux-Driven Activation of the Human NLRP1 Inflammasome”;
- Michelle Law Cheok Yien, “Chikungunya Virus Nonstructural Protein 1 is a Versatile RNA Capping and Decapping Enzyme”;
- Yin Ruoyu, “The Use of Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Tools in Older Adults: A Mixed Method Study”.
Our collaboration highlights a shared commitment to recognizing exceptional talent and research within the academic community, addressing today’s healthcare challenges, and inspiring continued innovation.
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Looking Ahead to 2025
Building on the success of the first edition, MDPI and LKCMedicine are excited to announce that the 2025 MDPI Early Researcher Awards will continue to celebrate excellence and innovation in medical research. The next edition promises to expand its scope, introducing new categories and providing even greater recognition for impactful research.
Further details on the 2025 awards, including nomination criteria and timelines, will be shared in the coming months. We remain committed to fostering a culture of research excellence and collaboration within the global scientific community.
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5 February 2025
MDPI INSIGHTS: The CEO's Letter #20 - Beijing, Singapore, Bangkok, JAMS, Jisc
Welcome to the MDPI Insights: The CEO's Letter.
In these monthly letters, I will showcase two key aspects of our work at MDPI: our commitment to empowering researchers and our determination to facilitating open scientific exchange.
Opening Thoughts
2024 Annual Meeting – Beijing (15 January 2025)
You haven’t truly experienced a New Year’s celebration until you’ve attended one of MDPI’s Chinese Annual Meeting festivities. This year I visited our annual meeting in Beijing, held on the 15th of January.
Imagine this: stepping into a banquet hall filled with 140 tables and about 1,400 colleagues from our Beijing offices, all gathered to share in a six-hour event. The agenda included year-end speeches and presentations, a variety of performances by our colleagues, a selection of awards honouring local employees for their work, group photos for the memories, and a dinner.
This may have been one of the largest events I have attended. For those unaccustomed to such an event, it might seem overwhelming, but it was quite the opposite. The atmosphere was one of celebration as everyone came together to support their peers and celebrate the achievements of 2024.
I was honoured to deliver the opening speech and a presentation highlighting our growth and investment in MDPI’s most valuable asset: our people.
“Our editorial teams represent MDPI at its finest”
I want to give special recognition to the editorial department, across all of our offices, which forms the heart of our business. These teams are the frontline communicators with our authors, reviewers, and guest editors, creating a smooth experience of processing our manuscripts. Their professionalism and kindness are often highlighted as key drivers of satisfaction with MDPI. For this, I extend my deepest gratitude to all our editorial staff, across every office. They truly represent MDPI at its finest.
Beijing is home to two of our offices, with just over 800 employees in Tongzhou and over 600 in Haidian. Thank you to our administrative teams and everyone involved in organizing these New Year’s celebrations across all offices. These events provide a moment to reflect on our shared accomplishments and appreciate the positive impact each of you has on our culture.
MDPI Offices in China
While the history of MDPI begins in Basel, Switzerland, the story of MDPI is very much rooted in China. Below is a list of MDPI’s current offices in China and their respective dates of inauguration:
- 2008: Beijing (Tongzhou, Haidian)
- 2013: Wuhan (Hankou, Guanggu)
- 2019: Tianjin
- 2021: Dalian
- 2021: Nanjing
To date, over 381,000 MDPI research articles have been published by authors affiliated with Chinese institutions, making China our largest market. This is reflected not only in the volume of publications but also in the scale of our workforce supporting local operations and contributing to global success.
While no new offices in China were launched between 2022 and 2024 due to the pandemic and strategic planning, we remain committed to future growth here. Our plans include expanding operations as we continue to build our global workforce.
We look forward to a year filled with continued collaboration, growth, and shared success.
“We remain committed to future growth in China”
Impactful Research
MDPI and Jisc Consortium Extend Open Access Agreement for 2025
I’m pleased to share that MDPI has extended its agreement with the Jisc consortium in the UK for 2025. This renewal strengthens our partnership with UK institutions and reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing open access publishing.
Jisc is the UK’s not-for-profit digital, data, and technology agency supporting tertiary education, research, and innovation. Through initiatives such as our agreement, Jisc helps institutions access essential digital resources and infrastructure to support researchers. Currently, 62 UK institutions are part of our Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) through this partnership.
Authors from participating institutions benefit from discounts on article processing charges (APCs), with even greater support for institutions that centrally fund APCs. This helps researchers focus on their work while simplifying the publishing process.
A full list of participating institutions can be found here.
As Becky Castellon, our Institutional Partnerships Manager, puts it: “Extending our agreement with Jisc is a reward for the strong partnership we’ve built with research institutions throughout the UK.”
At MDPI, we are dedicated to making research more accessible while reducing administrative burdens for institutions and authors. Open access publishing is at the heart of what we do, and we’re proud to expand its reach in the UK and beyond.
Inside MDPI
Visit to MDPI's Singapore office
During my January trip to some of our APAC offices, I also had the pleasure of visiting our Singapore office for the first time. It’s exciting to see how much the team has grown, now numbering over 55 staff members, with more joining us in February.
Welcoming and Supporting New Team Members
“Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring new hires”
I had the opportunity to connect with both experienced colleagues and new team members who are currently embarking on their careers. This visit reminded me of what it was like when I was in their shoes. I encourage all of us to engage new colleagues with empathy, as we have all been in their position. By creating a welcoming and supportive environment, we can help them settle in and learn about the corporate world, MDPI and our mission.
Experienced staff play an important role in mentoring and guiding new hires, most of whom are transitioning from academia to their first job. I’m especially grateful to colleagues such as Colin Chen, Alicia Ren, Yu Nwe Soe, Colin Wee, Amy Cham and other senior members who have contributed to shaping the culture and work environment in Singapore.
Building MDPI’s Positive Reputation
During my visit, I spoke with the office staff about the importance of their roles in building a positive reputation that helps create trust in MDPI. I shared how every interaction and communication point contributes to the marketing of MDPI and our journals. I also highlighted the career development opportunities available as MDPI continues to grow.
Connecting with the Singapore Marketing Team
I also spent time connecting directly with the Singapore Marketing team, which has quickly grown to 15 young and ambitious members. They are eager to learn and are actively contributing to our journal and corporate marketing activities. I shared insights into our corporate marketing structure and strategy and look forward to supporting them as they grow.
During the visit, I was joined by my colleague Dr. Constanze Schelhorn, Head of Indexing, who provided training on indexing. This training was greatly appreciated by the local staff.
Meeting with Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta
Lastly, we had the privilege of meeting Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of Technologies since 2016 and Section EiC of Metals.
Prof. Gupta is an active decision-maker for the journal and a great brand ambassador for MDPI.
Prof. Gupta has helped sustainably scale Technologies, which now has a 4.2 Impact Factor and a 6.7 CiteScore, ranking Q1 in the JCR category of Engineering and Q1 in the CiteScore category of Computer Science.
During our meeting, we discussed strategies for Institutional Open Access Partnership agreements and ways to promote MDPI journals in Singapore.
PS. During the visit, we also had the chance to participate in Lo Hei, also known as Yee Sang or the “prosperity toss.” This is a raw fish salad traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year and is particularly popular among Chinese communities in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Everyone gathers around the table as the ingredients are added one by one, and then the salad is mixed together. It was a fun experience to take part in this New Year tradition!
Coming Together for Science
JAMS – Journal & Article Management System
I am excited to announce the official relaunch of JAMS (Journal & Article Management System), one of MDPI’s key initiatives to support academic publishers worldwide.
With this relaunch, JAMS now offers new pricing models and flexible solutions for small-scale journals, commercial publishers, and university presses. We have also redesigned the JAMS website to enhance the user experience.
“JAMS is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process”
Explore the new website here: jams.pub
It’s also great to see the JAMS team expanding our presence at conferences and on social media to engage more effectively with the academic community.
Recently, Facundo Santomé (Senior Marketing Manager) and Alex Ramos (Senior Marketing Specialist) represented JAMS at the APE 2025 conference in Berlin, highlighting how our platform empowers small and independent publishers to streamline and scale their journal management.
JAMS was built to change that by adapting to the unique requirements of each publisher.
At MDPI, we continually invest in our growth – not only by expanding our operations and staff but also by developing innovative products that serve the academic and publishing community at large. JAMS, with its comprehensive suite of journal management tools, is a testament to our commitment to simplifying the publishing process for our partners.
Imagine a submission system that frees up your time for strategy, innovation, and impactful publishing.
Under the leadership of Silvano Bonfatti (Product Manager, MDPI), the JAMS team has conducted in-depth market research to understand the challenges publishers face: endless administrative tasks, inefficient workflows, and systems that don’t always meet their needs.
If you believe JAMS could benefit any of your network contacts, please share our website. Contact the JAMS team. They are always ready to assist with your publishing needs.
What Sets JAMS Apart?
- Scalability – Whether you're a niche journal or managing thousands of submissions, JAMS grows with you.
- End-to-End Workflow – From submission to peer review and final publication, everything is in one place.
- Automation That Works for You – Say goodbye to chasing reviewers and formatting issues, so that you can focus on quality instead.
- Built by Publishers, for Publishers – JAMS is backed by MDPI’s expertise; we know exactly what it takes to run a journal smoothly.
- Flexible & Fair Pricing – Supporting journals of all sizes, with special rates for non-profits and publishers in the Global South.
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Closing Thoughts
Visit to MDPI's Bangkok office
To conclude my APAC trip, I had the pleasure of visiting our Bangkok office from 22 to 24 January. The office has grown significantly, closing 2024 with a total of 445 colleagues across various departments, including Editorial, Production, Conference, Training, Journal Relationship Specialists (JRS), Managing Editors, and supporting teams in HR, Admin, IT, and Finance.
I would like to praise our Bangkok management team for their excellent work in supporting our growth and creating a positive work environment. Our colleagues here are humble, talented, hardworking, and appreciative of MDPI’s mission.
Thailand was among MDPI’s top 30 markets in 2024 for total publications. With our office in Bangkok, we have an opportunity to further promote open access while supporting local researchers and institutions. This includes open access discounts, author training sessions, conference sponsorships, and other initiatives. We currently have 25 Editorial Board Members (EBMs) from Thailand and will work on expanding this network.
Engaging with Group Leads
“Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment”
During my visit, I met with our group leads to highlight their crucial role in managing journal performance and mentoring new employees, especially given our increased hiring targets. Many new hires are early in their careers and require training, development, and support. Group leads play an important role in creating a safe, positive environment that fosters professional growth while maintaining MDPI’s reputation for service quality.
To wrap up the session, I added a personal touch by holding the door and giving everyone high-fives – a small gesture to show appreciation, boost morale, and strengthen team spirit. It’s important for our colleagues to feel seen, heard, and valued.
University Visit: King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB)
We also visited King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) to explore collaboration opportunities.
Our discussions focused on: Institutional Open Access Partnership (IOAP), Author training sessions, Conference sponsorships, Student employment initiatives, and more.
This visit reinforced the importance of building strong relationships with local universities, ensuring we continue to support and engage with the academic community in Thailand.
“My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring”
My time in Bangkok was productive and inspiring. The senior team has done a great job in growing the office and creating a supportive, high-performing environment. I look forward to seeing continued success from our colleagues in Thailand.
Chief Executive Officer
MDPI AG
21 January 2025
MDPI’s Newly Launched Journals in December 2024
Nine new journals covering multiple subjects launched their inaugural issues in December 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.
We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the Editorial Board Members, and each journal will ensure its high-quality output by using excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.
Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.
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Prof. Dr. Zhaoyang Dong |
energy storage technologies; energy storage system management; energy storage applications; strategies in renewable energy generation grid integration; distributed storage systems; economics and markets for energy storage View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Yang-Hui He 1. London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Royal Institution, UK 2. University of Oxford, UK Editorial | View inaugural issue |
Euclidean geometry; differential geometry; algebraic geometry; complex geometry; discrete geometry; computational geometry; geometric group theory; convex geometry View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Michel Planat Université de Franche-Comté, France Editorial | View inaugural issue |
differential topology; algebraic topology; manifold topology; homology theory; low-dimensional topology; fuzzy sets View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Rashid Al Abri 1. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2. Oman Medical Association, Oman Editorial | View inaugural issue |
clinical practices as well as research and innovation in medical education, risk management in healthcare, and patient safety View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili* New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA *Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili passed away before the completion of the inaugural issue. His dedication and vision for JPBI will always be remembered and serve as a guiding inspiration. Editorial | View inaugural issue |
early drug discovery and development; product characterization and pre-clinical testing; drug delivery systems and drug design; active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Weiyong Liu Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
theories, methodologies, technologies, and applications in the fields of laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar University of Granada, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue |
scientometrics; informetrics; bibliometrics; altmetrics; webometrics; research evaluation View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Prof. Dr. Fei Fan Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China Editorial | View inaugural issue |
regional growth theory and methods; regional system modeling and optimization; regional development policy; regional spatial evolution; environmental policy and instrument choice View journal scope | Submit an article |
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Dr. Kevin Cianfaglione Université Catholique de Lille, France Editorial | View inaugural issue |
wild species and their habitats; wild environments and biodiversity; natural environment management; wild land preservation View journal scope | Submit an article |
We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee ([email protected]) if you would like to create more new journals.
21 January 2025
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Biomedicines in 2024
17 January 2025
Meet Us at the 145th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan, 26–29 March 2025, Fukuoka, Japan
