Daniela Bonofiglio, MD, Endocrinologist, is currently a Full Professor of Advanced Medical and Surgical Technology and Methodology in the Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Italy. Her scientific interests are devoted to dissecting the molecular mechanisms involved in the initiation and progression of endocrine-related cancers, with the main goal of identifying novel markers and potential therapeutic targets for these diseases. In the context of anticancer natural compounds, some of her studies have focused on the anti-tumoral properties and the preventive activities of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and their derivatives in breast cancer. In addition, her research activity has also focused on the beneficial role of different food compounds on human health. Specifically, in the last two decades, she has investigated the iodine status of young and adult populations living in sufficient and deficient iodine areas. As a clinical counterpart, she has assessed the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) pattern and promoted the health benefits of the MD in adults and adolescents living in Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean areas. Keywords: Mediterranean diet; natural compounds; omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; iodine deficiency; breast cancer. Publications links to Orcid (orcid.org/0000-0002-4142-0496), Scopus (www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603246592) and PubMed (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=bonofiglio+d)