Pathogens | Recruiting Editorial Board Members for the New Section “Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases”

Pathogens (ISSN: 2076-0817) has just launched a new Section: “Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases”. This Section aims to publish high-quality research articles on all aspects of pathogen epidemiology, including understanding the biology and transmission of infectious diseases, with the ultimate goal of applying these scientific findings to improve control and prevention.

We are now recruiting Editorial Board Members (EBMs) for the Section “Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases”.

The main responsibilities of Editorial Board Members include the following:

Pre-screening and taking decisions on new submissions related to their research interests;
Setting up at least one Special Issue during their term on a topic related to their research interests (or supervising Special Issues related to your research field);
Providing input or feedback regarding journal policies;
Helping to promote the journal among their peers or at conferences;
Attending Board meetings to suggest journal development strategies;
Reviewing manuscripts.

The benefits of being an Editorial Board Member include the following:

Publication of one paper free of charge per year in Pathogens, and potential discounts for additional papers that you invite;
A recognition certificate as an Editorial Board Member of Pathogens;
Additional sponsorships for conferences organized by Editorial Board Members;
The opportunity to take advantage of the website or the Board to announce conferences (that can be sponsored by Pathogens) and to disseminate news, position openings, or any message useful to the scientific community.

If you are interested in becoming an Editorial Board Member of the Section "Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases" in Pathogens, please send your full academic CV and a short cover letter that shows your interest and enthusiasm for the position to the Pathogens Editorial Office (pathogens@mdpi.com). We look forward to working with you in the future.