We are delighted to present the Rising Stars in Thyroid Endocrinology 2023 article collection. This collection showcases the high-quality work of internationally recognized researchers in the early stages of their independent careers. All Rising Star researchers were individually nominated by the Frontiers in Endocrinology editors in recognition of their potential to influence the future directions in their respective fields. The work presented here highlights the diversity of research performed across the entire breadth of thyroid endocrinology and presents advances in theory, experiment and methodology with applications to compelling problems.

Veterinary patients, from companion to farm animals, play a key role in our society and economy as members of families which provide leisure or sustenance. Therefore, their health and welfare are of utmost importance and should be supported by all means available. The field of regenerative medicine offers new opportunities to understand and treat diseases, with a growing interest to benefit animals not only as models but also as patients. The rapid expansion of the veterinary regenerative medicine field demands for continuous innovation. A big share of the affiliated research is contributed by dedicated young researchers willing to advance the standard of animal care.