Celebrating the Successful 'Extracellular Vesicles and RNA-based Innovations: Bridging Precision Medicine and Therapeutic Breakthroughs' Sub-Forum and Inaugural In-Person Editorial Board Meeting of EVCNA in Greater China!

On November 23, 2024, Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids (EVCNA) successfully held the sub-forum themed "Extracellular Vesicles and RNA-based Innovations: Bridging Precision Medicine and Therapeutic Breakthroughs" and its Inaugural In-Person Editorial Board Meeting in the Greater China Region, during the 2024 China (Guangxi) - ASEAN International Cancer Precision Medicine Conference. These events fostered in-depth academic discussions and collaboration opportunities, further advancing the journal's mission in extracellular vesicles and circulating nucleic acids research.

Sub-Forum Highlights

Chaired by Prof. Weiliang Xia, Associate Editor-in-Chief of EVCNA, the sub-forum featured 11 expert presentations covering cutting-edge topics such as the role of extracellular vesicles in diseases, biomarker discovery, drug delivery, non-coding RNA therapeutics, miRNAs in aging, and protein-protein interactions in anti-cancer drug research. These presentations showcased the latest innovations and therapeutic applications, providing valuable insights into the future of precision medicine.

Prof. Weiliang Xia, the chair of the sub-forum and Associate Editor-in-Chief of EVCNA, from Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Photos of the speakers. Top left: Prof. Anil K. Sood (MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA); Top right: Dr. Yoke Peng Loh (NIH, USA; Editor-in-Chief of EVCNA); Bottom left: Prof. Tiebang Kang (Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, China); Bottom right: Prof. Song Wu (Shenzhen University, China)

Photos of the speakers. Top left: Dr. Yidong Shen (Center for Excellence in Molecular Cell Science, CAS, China); Top right: Prof. Bo Xiao (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China); Bottom left: Prof. Shenglin Huang (Fudan University, China); Bottom right: Prof. Yong Cheng (Minzu University of China, China)

Photos of the speakers. Top left: Prof. Xudong Zhang (Sun Yat-sen University, China); Top right: Prof. Jin Huang (East China University of Science and Technology, China); Bottom left: Dr. Han Liu (Shanghai University, China)

Group photo of Editorial Board members and the journal's editorial team with Dr. Yoke Peng Loh, Editor-in-Chief of EVCNA.

Editorial Board Meeting

Following the sub-forum, the Editorial Board convened for its inaugural in-person meeting. Discussions focused on EVCNA’s achievements, positioning, and future development. Prof. Xia presented a detailed update on the journal’s progress, while Min Fan, CEO of OAE Publishing Inc., shared OAE’s journey in academic publishing, OAE’s vision, and its commitment to supporting EVCNA’s development.

Left: Prof. Weiliang Xia presenting the progress of the EVCNA journal. Right: CEO Min Fan presenting OAE Publishing Inc.

Photo of attendees at the Inaugural In-Person Editorial Board Meeting of EVCNA in Greater China.

Acknowledgments and Future Vision

The success of these events would not have been possible without the unwavering support and contributions of our distinguished experts and editorial board members. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone. The EVCNA journal will continue to uphold its mission of advancing innovative research in the field, integrating the invaluable feedback and insights from these discussions to enhance its scientific impact and global reach. We look forward to future collaborations and are excited about the ongoing progress and contributions that will shape the future of EVCNA and its role in the broader research landscape.

Editor: Sally Hang
Language Editor: Catherine Yang
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully submitted by the Editorial Office of Extracellular Vesicles and Circulating Nucleic Acids