Leone Spiccia will be remembered as an outstanding scientist with a warm and generous personality. At the time of his death he was at the pinnacle of his scientific career with much more yet to be achieved. However, his legacy will continue to inspire new exciting science. Leone's scientific research was truly multidisciplinary and his friends and colleagues honour his memory with this special issue.
Keywords: 2018; Leone Spiccia; editorial; special issue.
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