Call For Papers: All Biomembrane Research
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New Scope: All Biological and Synthetic Membrane Research from Eurkaryotic to Prokaryotic
We are pleased to announce that The Journal of Membrane Biology has updated its Aims and Scope to better reflect the breadth, depth, and evolving directions of contemporary membrane research.
These revisions strengthen the journal’s commitment to publishing high‑quality studies that advance fundamental understanding of biological membranes across all domains of life. The renewed scope highlights our interest in:
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- Chemical and biophysical approaches to membrane structure and function
- Membrane biology in plant, fungal, microbial, and diverse animal systems
- Membrane‑associated processes in human health and disease
- Bioenergetics and energy transduction mechanisms
- Foundational membrane biophysics, including transport, signaling, mechanics, and advanced imaging
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The updated scope also explicitly welcomes computational and theoretical studies, including molecular dynamics simulations, coarse‑grained modeling, and machine‑learning‑based approaches, when they provide meaningful insights into membrane structure, dynamics, or function.
At the same time, the journal clarifies that primarily clinical or descriptive population‑level studies fall outside its remit, unless they directly advance mechanistic understanding of membrane biology.
This new Aims & Scope ensures the journal remains an inclusive and forward‑looking home for research on:
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- lipid–protein interactions
- membrane organization and dynamics
- transport and signaling processes
- membrane‑associated energy pathways
- extracellular vesicles and exosomes
- synthetic and bioengineered biomembranes (biologically inspired or biologically relevant)
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The Journal of Membrane Biology
The Journal of Membrane Biology is a quartile 2 journal, led by Editor-in-Chief prof. Amitabha Chattopadhyay PhD, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, India. Amit is a celebrated scientist working in monitoring organization, dynamics, and function of biological membranes in healthy and diseased conditions. His research group has developed and applied novel and sensitive techniques such as the wavelength-selective fluorescence approach using fluorescence spectroscopy for monitoring solvent relaxation in membranes, membrane-mimetic media, and proteins. These pioneering studies have led to a better understanding of the dynamics of hydration of membranes and protein.
Prof. Chattopadhyay leads a highly interdisciplinary team of editors, all experts in their respective fields from leading institutions across the globe.
Francisco Barrera PhD
Ronald Clarke PhD
Sandro Keller PhD
Li Xue PhD
Durba Sengupta PhD
Irena Levitan PhD
Stavroula Sofou PhD
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The Journal of Membrane Biology
This journal focuses on publishing high-quality scientific research related to membrane biology, biochemistry, and biophysics.
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Biomembrane Research in China
The proposal for a special issue on Biomembrane Research in China is highly timely and significant, reflecting the rapid, innovative, and globally impactful progress made by Chinese researchers in the broad field of membrane biology, biochemistry, and biophysics. This collection aims to highlight outstanding Chinese work focused on:
-membrane–associated and membrane–embedded proteins
-model membrane systems
-membrane protein structure and function
-membrane–mediated signaling
-cell–cell communication
-lipid–protein interactions,
-genetic and regulatory mechanisms governing membrane behavior,
These aspects may be studied via multiple state–of–the–art experimental and computational approaches including cryo–electron microscopy, diffraction, NMR, computer simulations, and modern biochemical assays.
In line with the journal’s scope, we particularly encourage clinically relevant studies that bridge fundamental membrane science with translational implications, linking mechanistic insights into membrane structure, chemistry, and function to health, disease, and therapeutic development. While emphasizing mechanistic and structural understanding rather than purely descriptive or clinical narratives, this special issue showcases the depth, breadth, and translational potential of Chinese biomembrane research, fostering international visibility and scientific exchange.
Publishing Model: Hybrid
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
P-Type ATPase Meeting special issue
It is a pleasure to anounce that we have reached an agreement with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Membrane Biology, Professor Amitabha Chattopadhyay, that oral and poster presentations at the P-Type ATPase Meeting will form a special issue of the journal. If you will be presenting as-yet unpublished data at the meeting please keep this possibility in mind. For more information on the meeting, please see here: https://iupab.org/atpase-conference-2025/
Publishing Model: Hybrid
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
