Submissions are up!

Great news! Submission of research manuscripts to AJP-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology from 1/1/-6/31-2014 were 5% higher compared to last year.  This is a great accomplishment and reflects the dedication and hard work of the Deputy and Associate Editors, the members of the Editorial Board and invited reviewers.  We have received many positive comments concerning the review process.  Authors feel that their papers benefit greatly from the thoughtful reviews.  Our Associate Editor clearly summarize what needs to be done for the paper to move forward.  We believe we have a positive impact in advancing lung research.

 http://www.the-aps.org/mm/publications/journals/ajp-heart/article-types

Please consider submitting your paper to AJP-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology.  We welcome basic, translational and hypothesis driven clinical papers on all aspects of lung research.  Please notice that we have six calls for papers (please see http://ajplung.physiology.org/).  Papers fitting these categories receive expedited reviews. 

Also please notice the first Rapid Report published in AJP-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology

http://ajplung.physiology.org/content/early/2014/07/14/ajplung.00152.2014

If you would like to submit a rapid report please follow these guidelines for Rapid Reports: 
http://www.the-aps.org/mm/publications/journals/ajp-heart/article-types

Congratulations to our Deputy editor Y.S. Prakash.

The Scope - Rochester
New chair selected for Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
Posted on July 3, 2014 by Amy Olson
**A message from J. Taylor Hays, M.D., chair, Personnel Committee, and Gregory J. Gores, executive
dean of Research**
The Midwest Executive Operations Team is pleased to announce the appointment of Y. S. Prakash, M.D., Ph.D., as the new chair of the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Prakash has been a member of the Mayo Clinic staff since 2006. He holds the academic rank of professor and currently serves as the vice chair for Research in the Department of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Prakash succeeds Gary Sieck, Ph.D., who has served in the role of department chair since 2002. Please join the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering and the Midwest Executive Operations Team in thanking Dr. Sieck for his leadership as he steps down and in congratulating Dr. Prakash on his appointment as chair.
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Last updated: July 3, 2014