Scientific breakthroughs are driven not only by discovery, but also by dialogue.

Over the past decade, ferroptosis has emerged as one of the most rapidly expanding areas of biomedical research. At the same time, advances in oxidative stress and redox biology have continued to reshape our understanding of cell fate, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic opportunities. Together, these interconnected fields have contributed to advances in cancer biology, neuroscience, immunology, metabolism, and regenerative medicine.

As research continues to accelerate, so does the need for sustained scientific exchange. Many of today's most important questions can no longer be answered within a single laboratory or discipline-they require conversations that connect diverse expertise, challenge existing ideas, and inspire new collaborations across the global scientific community.

At Ferroptosis and Oxidative Stress (FOS), we believe that a scientific journal should do more than publish high-quality research. It should also create opportunities for scientists to engage in meaningful discussion, exchange perspectives, and collectively shape the future of the field.

With this vision, FOS is proud to launch the FOS Global Ferroptosis Forum Series-a new international webinar series initiative dedicated to advancing scientific dialogue in ferroptosis, oxidative stress, redox biology, and related regulated cell death pathways.

Designed as a long-term global forum, the series will bring together internationally recognized scientists, emerging leaders, and translational researchers to discuss cutting-edge discoveries, unresolved scientific questions, and future opportunities in biomedical research. Through keynote lectures, expert panel discussions, and interactive engagement, the Forum Series aims to strengthen international collaboration while fostering a vibrant and connected research community.

Inaugural Forum
The inaugural forum will feature Prof. Scott J. Dixon (Stanford University), who co-discovered and defined ferroptosis as a distinct form of regulated cell death. His pioneering work has fundamentally shaped modern understanding of ferroptosis and continues to influence research across multiple disciplines.

Lecture
Exploring Novel Inducers of Ferroptosis and Related Cell Death Mechanisms

Moderator
Prof. Rachid Skouta (University of Massachusetts)

Date
August 4, 2026

Time
8:00 AM (California, PT)
4:00 PM (Central European Summer Time, CEST)

Following the lecture, Prof. Dixon will be joined by a select panel of invited experts for an in-depth discussion on emerging concepts, unresolved challenges, and future directions in ferroptosis research, encouraging thoughtful scientific dialogue with the international audience.

Panelists
Prof. Valerian E. Kagan (University of Pittsburgh) Prof. Jessalyn M. Ubellacker (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health)
Prof. Hülya Bayır (Columbia University)
Prof. Yilei Zhang (Xi'an Jiaotong University)
Dr. Kenichi Shimada (Harvard Medical School)

Webinar registration link
https://sciexplor.com/webinars/fos/47

A Forum Beyond the Lecture

Although the inaugural session focuses on ferroptosis, the FOS Global Ferroptosis Forum Series is envisioned as a broader platform embracing oxidative stress, redox biology, regulated cell death, lipid metabolism, and their implications for human health and disease.

Future forums will continue to feature distinguished investigators from leading universities, research institutes, and medical centers worldwide, reflecting the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of the research published by FOS.

By integrating scientific publishing with ongoing academic dialogue, FOS seeks to build more than a journal-it seeks to build a global scientific community where ideas are exchanged openly, collaborations emerge naturally, and innovation is accelerated.

We warmly invite researchers from around the world to join us as we launch the FOS Global Ferroptosis Forum Series and begin this exciting new chapter together.