María Salcedo-Pérez-Juana, PhD, is a researcher and lecturer in Health Sciences at Rey Juan Carlos University (Spain). Her research focuses on pediatric disease, with particular interest in rare pediatric conditions and their impact on children’s and parents’ quality of life, the psychosocial impact of childhood illness, and person-centered approaches to care. She has experience in qualitative and mixed-methods research designs, exploring the perspectives of caregivers in the context of pediatric neurological and chronic conditions. Her work includes the study of family experiences, emotional well-being, and daily functioning in childhood disease. She is currently involved in research projects related to pediatric health and family-centered care and serves as Guest Editor for a Special Issue in Children focusing on qualitative and mixed-methods perspectives in pediatric disease.