Introducing Uterine Research
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I am delighted to announce that the recently launched Uterine Research, dedicated to exploring uterine physiology, function, and pathology as well as prevention and treatment of diseases, is open for submissions!
Uterine Research is an open access, peer reviewed journal publishing research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and disease including clinical, translational and basic science research. It is the only journal focused exclusively on both uterine health and pathology.
Publish Free in Our First Year
To mark our inaugural year, the journal will be APC-free for all accepted submissions until early 2027. By waiving APCs during our first year, we aim to remove financial barriers and encourage broad participation from researchers across disciplines, institutions, and global regions. This initiative reflects our commitment to equity, accessibility, and the rapid dissemination of impactful uterine research.
A Highly Respected and Multidisciplinary Editorial Board
Our editorial board brings together internationally recognised leaders in uterine biology, reproductive medicine, gynecologic pathology, and translational science. The board is united by a shared commitment to scientific rigour and constructive peer review. We have built a team that values methodological excellence, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Professor Warren B. Nothnick, Editor-in-Chief, provides the editorial leadership for Uterine Research. Warren is based at the University of Kansas Medical Center where he is the Vice-Chairman of Cell Biology and Physiology. He also serves as the director for the Center of Reproductive Sciences and Scientific Advisor for the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources at KUMC. He brings extensive expertise in uterine diseases including endometriosis, adenomyosis and endometrial cancer along with a distinguished record of scholarship experience.
I feel the journal can contribute to the identity of uterine research as a field which encompasses and expands beyond the traditional boundaries of reproduction to reflect what is happening in the real world.
An Editorial That Defines Our Vision
We recently published an editorial outlining the journal’s mission and priorities. The piece highlights our dedication to better understanding basic uterine concepts as well as discovering new players in the field of uterine biology and disease.
Our goals for Uterine Research are that it becomes a reliable source of information and that it contributes to the ongoing conversation within the research community among basic, translational, and clinical scientists.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Uterine Research
We invite researchers, clinicians, and scholars to be part of this new chapter.
Submit your original research, reviews, and case reports and help shape a journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, equity, and excellence in uterine health.
We are excited to develop a journal dedicated to advancing knowledge of the uterus, serving as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and stakeholders committed to improving uterine health and reproductive outcomes.
Before joining Springer Nature in 2021, Tamara completed an MBio in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Warwick and now manages a portfolio of fully open access journals focused on women's health and implementation science. In addition, she chairs the Springer Nature SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being) working group.
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This is an open access, peer reviewed journal that aims to provide a forum for high-quality basic, clinical and translational research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and diseases.
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New Approaches to Understanding Uterine Function and Dysfunction
The uterus is a dynamic, hormonally responsive organ that undergoes significant structural and functional changes across the reproductive lifespan. While substantial progress has been made in understanding uterine biology, key gaps remain in defining the cellular, molecular, and spatial mechanisms that govern normal uterine function and contribute to dysfunction and disease. Recent advances in experimental models and analytical methodologies offer new opportunities to address these challenges.
This Collection focuses on emerging and innovative approaches that advance the study of uterine development, physiology, and pathology. We welcome submissions that use advanced in vitro systems, including uterine and endometrial organoids, spheroids, and other three‑dimensional culture models, as well as novel or refined animal models, particularly mouse models developed to investigate uterine development, hormonal regulation, and disease mechanisms. Studies applying recent methodological advances, such as spatial transcriptomics or other spatially resolved and single‑cell techniques, are encouraged where they provide new insight into uterine tissue organization, cellular heterogeneity, or pathophysiology.
The Collection encompasses basic and translational research aligned with the journal’s focus on uterine function and dysfunction across the lifespan. Contributions that link methodological innovation with biologically or clinically relevant questions—such as fertility, implantation, or uterine disorders—are particularly welcome.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Uterine and endometrial organoids, spheroids, and other 3D culture models
- Novel or improved animal models for studying uterine development, function, and disease
- Spatial transcriptomics and other spatially resolved or single‑cell approaches applied to uterine tissues
- Cellular and molecular regulation of endometrial receptivity, implantation, decidualization and post implantation support of fetal development and parturition
- Mechanistic studies of endometriosis, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, and uterine or cervical cancer
- Uterine function and health across the lifespan, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause
- Methodological advances that improve understanding of uterine physiology, pathology, or diagnostics
By highlighting studies that apply new experimental models and methodologies, this collection aims to advance understanding of uterine function and dysfunction and support progress in uterine biology, reproductive health, and disease research.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
All submissions in this Collection will undergo the journal’s standard peer review process, and manuscripts authored by Guest Editor(s) will be handled by the Editor‑in‑Chief. Uterine Research is an open access journal. Information on article processing charges and any applicable publication cost coverage is available on the journal’s website. Authors are encouraged to consult the journal’s OA funding and support information or contact OAfundingpolicy@springernature.com or the Editor‑in‑Chief for further details.
Publishing Model: Open Access
Deadline: Jan 22, 2027
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