Special Collections
Journal of Endocrinology is a leading global journal that publishes original research articles, reviews and science guidelines. The journal focuses on endocrine physiology and metabolism, including hormone secretion; hormone action; biological effects. The editorial team have created a series of special collections, bringing together the latest published content on particular topics.
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2023 Impact Factor Collection
Discover our top-cited articles that contributed to our 2023 Journal Impact FactorTM.
Sex Effects in Endocrine Health and Disease
Collection editors: Professor Ruth Andrew (University of Edinburgh, UK), Dr Sakeneh Zraika (University of Washington, USA) and Dr Flavia Bloise (University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
This collection showcases the importance of studying both sexes in translational endocrinology, specifically in the field of metabolic homeostasis across the life and health spans.
30 years of StAR
Collection editors: Barbara J Clark (University of Louisville School of Medicine, USA), Ernesto J Podesta (University of Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Douglas M Stocco (Texas Tech Health Center, USA)
This anniversary collection highlights the contribution that the Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein (StAR) has made in our understanding of the control of steroid hormone production in steroidogenic cells.
Exploring Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia (Osteosarcopenia)
Collection editors: Dr Naibedya Chattopadhyay (Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR), India)
This special collection provides a vital platform for endocrinologists to share their latest insights into molecular mechanisms, metabolic influences, therapeutic targets, and translational aspects in the dynamic field of osteosarcopenia.
Incretins
Collection editors: Associate Professor Erin Mulvihill (University of Ottawa, Canada) and Dr Timo D Müller (Institute for Diabetes and Obesity, Germany)
This collection will provide researchers with a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the field of Incretins through a series of invited reviews and recent research.
100 years of glucagon
Collection editors: Dr James Cantley (University of Dundee, Scotland), Dr Rebecca Hull (UW Medicine Diabetes Institute, USA) and Professor Vincent Poitout (University of Montreal, Canada)
To celebrate 100 years since the publication of the first report naming glucagon, Journal of Endocrinology has commissioned a series of reviews intended to develop additional interest and research on this important hormone.
Corticosteroids and Cardiovascular Disease
Collection editors: Associate Professor Morag Young (Baker HDI, Australia) and Guest Editor Professor Massimiliano Caprio (San Raffaele Roma University, Italy)
Articles in this joint Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology collection will focus on the intersection between endocrinology and the heart, covering topics including mineralocorticoid receptor actions, corticosteroid metabolism and mechanisms of cardiovascular disease.
Endocrine Society of Australia Collection
Collection editors: Guest Editor Professor Timothy Cole (Monash University, Australia) and Guest Editor Professor Bu Yeap (University of Western Australia and Fiona Stanley Hospital, Australia)
Articles in this Journal of Endocrinology collection will focus on the breadth of endocrinology research in Australia.
Rising Stars 2023
Collection Editor: Professor Karen Chapman (University of Edinburgh, Scotland)
The joint Editorial Board of Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology has commissioned this Rising Stars collection highlighting the breadth and depth of research being undertaken across the field of basic endocrinology by early- and mid-career researchers.
Rising Stars 2024
Collection Editor: Professor Massimiliano Caprio (San Raffaele Roma Open University, Italy)
The joint Editorial Board of Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology has commissioned this Rising Stars collection highlighting the breadth and depth of research being undertaken across the field of basic endocrinology by early- and mid-career researchers.
Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus
Collection Editors: Professor Matthias Blüher (University of Leipzig, Germany), Professor Stefan Bornstein (University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus, Germany) and Professor Martin Haluzík (Charles University, Germany).
This collection provides researchers with a comprehensive update on the latest developments in the field of insulin resistance from across the globe, through a series of invited reviews and recent research.
Gut Microbiome
Collection Editor: Jonathan Schertzer (McMaster University, Canada)
The joint Editorial Board of Journal of Endocrinology and Journal of Molecular Endocrinology has commissioned a special collection of reviews in the field of the gut microbiome, which is becoming increasingly important and relevant to the field of endocrinology. This special collection represents a broad overview of the current literature linking the two fields of gut microbiome and endocrinology.
100 years of Insulin
Collection Editors: James Cantley (University of Dundee, Scotland) and Professor Decio Eizirik (ULB Center for Diabetes Research, Belgium)
To celebrate 100 years since the discovery of insulin in 2021, Journal of Endocrinology commissioned a series of reviews, authored by scientists from around the globe, covering a range of perspectives on the pathophysiology of diabetes. These articles provide a timely review of the progress made over the past century, a discussion of the latest research, along with an outlook on where the field is heading.
