Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry is a forum dedicated to reviewing areas of interest for medicinal chemists and others in related disciplines. Each issue focuses on a specific topic and contains 6 to 9 review articles, providing readers with a comprehensive survey of the field. Each issue is compiled by a guest editor who is an expert in the reviewed topic. The scope of Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry encompasses all areas of medicinal chemistry, including rational drug design, synthetic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, compound diversity measurement, drug absorption, drug distribution, metabolism, new and emerging drug targets, natural products, pharmacogenomics, and structure-activity relationships. Medicinal chemistry is a rapidly evolving discipline, and understanding the relationship between structure and function is essential for grasping the molecular basis of life. The aim of Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry is to foster the growth of scientific knowledge and insights and to facilitate the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents to combat debilitating human diseases. This journal is indispensable for every medicinal chemist who wishes to stay updated on the latest and most significant advancements.