Bio.Natural Meeting aims to be a forum for researchers that are developing projects exploring the multiple applications offered by natural products. These compounds are being screened as new ‘drug lead’ on drug discovery, or being modified by rational drug design and semi-synthesis, in order to offer innovative therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases or other health problems. Other studies are focused on the potential of marine, herbal, or mineral materials as bioactive agents for cosmetics or medical devices. Moreover, the proven benefits of nutrients from naturally sourced ingredients are demanding new approaches for research on food and food supplements for human nutrition