Abstract
On January 1, 2000, I began my tenure as Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Pathology. Thanks to the planning and foresight of the retiring editor, Dr. James Zachary, the transition has gone very smoothly. Thanks are also due to Jill Franklin, the new Managing Editor for the journal at Allen Press, and Cristina Beraun, my Editorial Assistant. Their expertise and patience are critical for successful publication of the journal.
Several members of the Editorial Board have graciously volunteered to serve as Associate Editors handling specialty areas for the journal. Dr. Thomas Rosol will continue as Associate Editor for Meeting Abstracts. Dr. Eva Sartin is the new Associate Editor for Book Reviews. The demanding position of Associate Editor for Review Articles is being shared by Drs. JoAnn Schuh and David Pinson. The responsibility for developing and implementing a new Animal Models section of the journal has been undertaken by Dr. Stephen Durham. The energy and enthusiasm of the Associate Editors will undoubtedly revitalize these segments of the journal.
For the first three issues of 2000, I adhered very closely to the previously established format for the journal; however, with this issue, I have introduced a number of changes. The most obvious change is the new cover. While I wished to maintain the attractive and flexible color format developed by Dr. Zachary, I also endeavored to increase the readability of the journal title. I hope I have been successful. In addition, two new sections have been added to the journal. The aims and format of the Animal Models section are described below by Dr. Durham. I look forward to the more focused presentation of animal models of human disease that this section will provide. A new Editor's Choice section allows me to call the attention of Veterinary Pathology readers to exciting new findings and techniques. I welcome suggestions for material to include in this section of the journal.
I would like to thank Dr. Zachary for his great efforts on behalf of the journal for the last six years. Under his editorship the scientific impact of the journal increased significantly. Dr. Zachary successfully guided the journal into the modern era of molecular pathology. I am also grateful to the Associate Editors and Editorial Board members, on whose judgement and assistance I depend heavily. I am very honored to have been chosen by the Council of the College to serve as Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Pathology. In this period of rapid growth in molecular diagnostics and transgenic animal models, veterinary pathology is a more relevant discipline than ever before. I hope that I am able to maintain the high standards set by previous editors of Veterinary Pathology and that the journal will continue to serve the needs of both the veterinary pathologists and the larger biomedical community.