What are the aims and scope of this journal?

Comparative Clinical Pathology covers all aspects of haematology and clinical chemistry in mammalian species: publishing reviews, research reports, technical notes and case histories. The comparative aspect of our work refers to differences in amount, degree, or quality from expected findings, and often relates to comparison between differing species, including human. One area we are particularly interested in bringing into the journal are studies which are translational in nature, i.e. helping to bridge between basic biology and model species or model species and human subjects.

The journal addresses itself to all scientists with an interest in the field of comparative clinical pathology such as, but not limited to, research institutes, toxicology and pathology laboratories, medical and veterinary universities, colleges and practices, teaching hospitals and zoological institutes. To be considered for publication in Comparative Clinical Pathology papers should address aspects of comparative clinical pathology or translational science and may include: 

• classical haematology and clinical chemistry
• cytology
• toxicology
• endocrinology
• immunology, immunodeficiency states, immunotoxicology
• microbiology
• haemostasis
• haematopoietic and other malignancies
• immunophenotyping, cellular lineage
• functional identification and biomarkers

Articles may incorporate normal and abnormal values, normal and abnormal reactions, human, veterinary and zoological data, diagnostic and toxicological changes, impact on diagnosis and disease control, experimental studies and new technologies. Experimental studies can incorporate data from both in vivo and in vitro studies but should not be wholly in vitro.

Articles may also include appropriate data and information from other disciplines such as histopathology and microbiology and include such other specialist techniques as immunohistochemistry where relevant to comparative clinical pathology.

What would be expected of you?

The Editorial Board Member role would involve:

• Peer reviewing manuscripts when invited by the Editor-in-Chief or one of the Associate Editors
• Submitting your own research and reviews for publication.
• Encourage others to submit to the journal.
• Sharing your advice on the journal’s future development and participating in board meetings when possible. 

Who are we looking for? 

Suitable candidates should:

• Have demonstrable expertise that fits within the scope and the need of the journal.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent research degree in a relevant field.
• Have experience of writing peer reviews.
• Be an active and responsive researcher who is willing and available to engage with the journal.

We strive to create a diverse, international, and inclusive Editorial Board. Early Career Researchers, who meet the above criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

Want to apply?

If you are interested in becoming an Editorial Board Member and you meet the criteria above, please contact Virginia Mercer.