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“Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology” — a look back, a look ahead
VeterinaryImmunologyand Immunopathology, 18 (1988) 1-2 Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., Amsterdam -- Printed in The Netherlands
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Editorial
"Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology"-
a look back, a
look ahead
It is now 10 years since the original idea of creating a journal specifically for the publication of articles on veterinary immunology began to take shape. The discussions between Professor Richard Halliwell, Dr. J a n Goudswaard and Elsevier finally resulted in the creation of a new international journal "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology", the first issue of which appeared in November 1979. From the very beginning it was the intention to publish not only typical veterinary oriented papers, but also those with a strong comparative immunologic content (see Aims and Scope ). As a consequence, the journal is also of importance to those working in medical immunology and immunopathology and a relatively large number of Board Members are currently working in these areas. The Editorial in the first issue of the journal had a somewhat provocative title - "A new era in veterinary immunology". Now, several years later, it can be stated that the launching of "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology" has indeed made a significant contribution to the development of the discipline of veterinary immunology. That developments in the field of biotechnology would also have such an important influence on the latter, could not be foreseen at that time. In 1980/81, the most important developments covered by the journal were those related to the quantification and determination of standard values for immunoglobulins in sera and secretions. Later, we received many papers on lymphocyte stimulation tests in veterinary immunology: methodology, lymphocyte responses to antigens, etc. Today, many articles are received on the use of monoclonal antibodies. We also regularly receive papers on the immunology of infectious diseases, including publications on AIDS in monkeys. Also, more and more is being published on Biological Response Modifiers, including the methodology for their 'manufacture' by means of recombinant D N A technology. The emergence and development of these new areas of research has led to an increasingly heavier burden being imposed on the abilities of both Editorsin-Chief and Board Members to understand and assess articles in these areas. The Chief-Editorship, in particular, is a trying, but at the same time, thankful task. Both Editors-in-Chief were, and still are, of this opinion. As of I J a n u a r y 1988 one of the original Chief-Editors, Richard Halliwell, has accepted the position of Professor and Chairman of the Department of' Veterinary Clinical Studies, at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. This means, of course, that he can no longer continue as North-American Editor of the journal. We would like to make use of this
opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks to him both for the many initiatives which he has taken, and for the immense amount of work that he has done, which together have contributed to the development and ultimate success of "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology". We hope to be able to make use of his enthusiasm and knowledge for many more years via his membership of the Editorial Advisory Board. At the same time, we would like to offer a most sincere and hearty welcome to Professor Steve Krakowka who has agreed to take over the position of North American Editor. For those who do not know him personally, the following background information should be of interest. Steve obtained his D.V.M. in 1971 at Washington State University, followed by his Ph.D. in 1974 at the Ohio State University at Columbus. From 1974 to 1978, he was Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Ohio State, from 1978 to 1983 Associate Professor in the same department, and since 1983 a Professor. He is currently Vice-President of the American Association of Veterinary Immunologists. His major professional interests are: pathogenesis of viral diseases; canine infectious diseases; immunology, immunopathology; comparative pathology. We wish him every success in his new role. As regular readers will have noticed, the journal is now produced by means of photo-typesetting as opposed to the camera-ready copy form of earlier volumes. This again is indicative of the success of the journal and of course means that all submissions can henceforth be sent in regular manuscript form (original plus two copies, please). We would also like to remind readers that suggestions, comments (or criticisms!) on the journal are always welcome and should be directed to the Editorial Secretariat. J. GOUDSWAARD
ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHERS
1
Editorial
"Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology"-
a look back, a
look ahead
It is now 10 years since the original idea of creating a journal specifically for the publication of articles on veterinary immunology began to take shape. The discussions between Professor Richard Halliwell, Dr. J a n Goudswaard and Elsevier finally resulted in the creation of a new international journal "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology", the first issue of which appeared in November 1979. From the very beginning it was the intention to publish not only typical veterinary oriented papers, but also those with a strong comparative immunologic content (see Aims and Scope ). As a consequence, the journal is also of importance to those working in medical immunology and immunopathology and a relatively large number of Board Members are currently working in these areas. The Editorial in the first issue of the journal had a somewhat provocative title - "A new era in veterinary immunology". Now, several years later, it can be stated that the launching of "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology" has indeed made a significant contribution to the development of the discipline of veterinary immunology. That developments in the field of biotechnology would also have such an important influence on the latter, could not be foreseen at that time. In 1980/81, the most important developments covered by the journal were those related to the quantification and determination of standard values for immunoglobulins in sera and secretions. Later, we received many papers on lymphocyte stimulation tests in veterinary immunology: methodology, lymphocyte responses to antigens, etc. Today, many articles are received on the use of monoclonal antibodies. We also regularly receive papers on the immunology of infectious diseases, including publications on AIDS in monkeys. Also, more and more is being published on Biological Response Modifiers, including the methodology for their 'manufacture' by means of recombinant D N A technology. The emergence and development of these new areas of research has led to an increasingly heavier burden being imposed on the abilities of both Editorsin-Chief and Board Members to understand and assess articles in these areas. The Chief-Editorship, in particular, is a trying, but at the same time, thankful task. Both Editors-in-Chief were, and still are, of this opinion. As of I J a n u a r y 1988 one of the original Chief-Editors, Richard Halliwell, has accepted the position of Professor and Chairman of the Department of' Veterinary Clinical Studies, at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. This means, of course, that he can no longer continue as North-American Editor of the journal. We would like to make use of this
opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks to him both for the many initiatives which he has taken, and for the immense amount of work that he has done, which together have contributed to the development and ultimate success of "Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology". We hope to be able to make use of his enthusiasm and knowledge for many more years via his membership of the Editorial Advisory Board. At the same time, we would like to offer a most sincere and hearty welcome to Professor Steve Krakowka who has agreed to take over the position of North American Editor. For those who do not know him personally, the following background information should be of interest. Steve obtained his D.V.M. in 1971 at Washington State University, followed by his Ph.D. in 1974 at the Ohio State University at Columbus. From 1974 to 1978, he was Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology at Ohio State, from 1978 to 1983 Associate Professor in the same department, and since 1983 a Professor. He is currently Vice-President of the American Association of Veterinary Immunologists. His major professional interests are: pathogenesis of viral diseases; canine infectious diseases; immunology, immunopathology; comparative pathology. We wish him every success in his new role. As regular readers will have noticed, the journal is now produced by means of photo-typesetting as opposed to the camera-ready copy form of earlier volumes. This again is indicative of the success of the journal and of course means that all submissions can henceforth be sent in regular manuscript form (original plus two copies, please). We would also like to remind readers that suggestions, comments (or criticisms!) on the journal are always welcome and should be directed to the Editorial Secretariat. J. GOUDSWAARD
ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHERS