FEBS Open Bio (Dec 2021)

FEBS Open Bio: past, present and future

  • Duncan E. Wright,
  • Félix M. Goñi,
  • Mary Purton,
  • László Fésüs,
  • Johannes Buchner,
  • John Mowbray,
  • Miguel A. De la Rosa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/2211-5463.13326
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11, no. 12
pp. 3183 – 3188

Abstract

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In celebration of the 10th anniversary of FEBS Open Bio, we spoke to some of the key figures of the journal’s genesis, development, and its future direction, and recount here their thoughts and experiences. Prof. Félix. Goñi discusses the role of the FEBS Publication Committee in the journal's beginnings, Dr Mary Purton relates her experiences as the journal's Executive Editor, Prof. László Fésüs explains how the journal developed during his tenure as Chair of the Publication Committee, and Prof. Johannes Buchner looks forward to the future of FEBS Press and academic publishing. Finally, Prof. John (Iain) Mowbray describes his “Friday afternoon thought” to start a new journal.