Professor McCulloch named MBP editor-in-chief
Published: 5 August 2021
Institute Head of Parasitology Professor Richard McCulloch has been appointed to the editorial board as an editor-in-chief for Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology (MBP) by Elsevier.
Institute Head of Parasitology Professor Richard McCulloch has been appointed to the editorial board as an editor-in-chief for Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology (MBP) by Elsevier.
MBP is recognized as a medium for rapid publication of investigations of the molecular biology and biochemistry of parasitic protozoa and helminths and their molecular interactions with their definitive and intermediate hosts and vectors.
The journal covers a wide range of related subjects, including parasite biomolecules, host- parasite relationships, metabolism, drug targets, gene function, and more.
Professor McCulloch and Patrick Kelly, Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Infectious Disease and Global Health at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, have taken over from long-serving Editors Keith Matthews and Philip LoVerde.
Professor McCulloch said: “I was honored to be invited to be an editor for Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, following in the esteemed footsteps of Keith Matthews.
“I'm sure my view of Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology as being one of the most well- respected journals in the field is shared by many researchers.
"I would hope to be able, as editor, to reflect the changing technologies being adopted and adapted in the parasitology field, which have the promise to accelerate and deepen our understanding of parasite biology.”
Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology is one of more than 160 Transformative journals, which are actively being transitioned into fully open access journals.
Richard added: “Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology is an esteemed parasitology journal and so any paper published here will be seen as being central and important to the field.
“As discussions continue about how to ensure wide accessibility of published work at manageable cost, Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology offers both open access and subscription publishing options.
"Finally, there are ongoing discussions about increasing the impact of the journal through greater social media presence and by sponsorship of meetings and conference presentations by parasitologists; it is my privilege to be able to contribute to these initiatives.”
First published: 5 August 2021