Editorial Announcement

The Editorial Board extends its sincere thanks to Francesco Maria Galassi for his dedicated service and valuable contributions as Editor. His commitment to scholarly quality has strengthened the journal, and we wish him every success in his future work.

As of September 2026, we are pleased to welcome Paulina Pruszkowska‑Przybylska of the University of Łódź as our new Editor. 

Paulina Pruszkowska-Przybylska is a biological anthropologist. Her research focuses on medical anthropology, human growth and development, and developmental epidemiology, with particular emphasis on the biological and environmental determinants of health across the life course. She investigates child and adolescent growth, pediatric obesity, circadian rhythms, sleep behaviors, and their implications for metabolic health and well-being.

In recent years, her scientific interests have expanded to include epigenetic research aimed at understanding the mechanisms through which environmental exposures, lifestyle factors, and early-life experiences influence human development and health outcomes. Her work contributes to the field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD), integrating perspectives from biological anthropology, epidemiology, and biomedical sciences.

Pruszkowska-Przybylska has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in international scientific journals and actively participates in national and international research collaborations. Her interdisciplinary research bridges biological anthropology, public health, and biomedicine, advancing knowledge on the complex interactions between genes, environment, and human health.