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2 April 2024
Acta Microbiologica Hellenica—Continued Publication by MDPI on Behalf of the Hellenic Society for Microbiology
We are pleased to announce that as of January 2024, Acta Microbiologica Hellenica is now being published by MDPI on behalf of the Hellenic Society for Microbiology.
Under MDPI's guidance, the journal will maintain its esteemed legacy while enhancing its global reach. Together with the Hellenic Society for Microbiology and the Editorial Board, we are committed to advancing the journal, offering exemplary service to the scientific community through the publication of high-quality, open access, peer-reviewed articles.
Established in 1956 as the official bimonthly journal of the Hellenic Society for Microbiology, Acta Microbiologica Hellenica has served as a vital educational platform for biopathologists, clinical microbiologists, and every scientist involved in laboratory and clinical medicine.
The journal joins a diverse portfolio of scholarly publications managed by MDPI in partnership with academic societies, and it will be published quarterly.
In an Editorial published in the journal, Prof. Athanasios Tsakris, Editor-in-Chief of Acta Microbiologica Hellenica and President of the Hellenic Society for Microbiology, wrote: "With great delight and pride, Acta Microbiologica Hellenica is now joining the MDPI family, aiming for international inclusiveness and impact through fruitful cooperation."
For inquiries and to discover how your learned society can partner with MDPI, please visit the website, or contact our team at [email protected].
About the Hellenic Society for Microbiology
The Hellenic Society for Microbiology, one of the oldest and most respected scientific Greek medical societies, was founded in 1932 as the Hellenic Microbiological and Hygiene Union. Since 1972, it has appeared as the Hellenic Society for Microbiology (HMS). Its purposes since then have constantly been the promotion of public health strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and control of diseases, the development of education and research in the field of Medical Biopathology/Laboratory Medicine both in Greece and internationally through synergies with corresponding societies from Greece and several other countries, and the reinforcement of cooperation among Greek Biopathologists. Currently, the HMS has approximately 2500 members working in the public and private sectors, with expertise in Clinical Microbiology, Laboratory Hematology, Medical Biochemistry, and Immunology.
About MDPI
A pioneer in scholarly, open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. MDPI is leading the transition to open science by making more research free and accessible to everyone. Over 3.3 million researchers have entrusted MDPI with publishing their scientific discoveries. MDPI’s editorial process is bolstered by a network of dedicated reviewers, a team of 6000 diligent, well-trained staff members, and an in-house article submission platform that was designed to ensure efficient processes within its 420 fully open access titles.
